CLPS_Q_and_A_Log_v3_(003).pdf

May 2, 2018

Questions and Responses on Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) DRAFT

Request for Proposal 80HQTR18R0011R

Q1. What is defined as Orbital Debris in SOW Section 4.4?

A1. The NASA policy and requirement documents for orbital debris mitigation are NPR

8715.6B and NS 8719.14A and may be found here:

https://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayDir.cfm?t=NPR&c=8715&s=6B and https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20150001635.pdf

Q2. What are the Planetary Protection Requirements in SOW Section 4.4?

A2. The NASA policy and requirement documents for planetary protection may be found here: NPD 8020.7G, Biological Contamination Control for Outbound and Inbound

Planetary Spacecraft; NPR 8020.12D, Planetary Protection Provisions for Robotic

Extraterrestrial Missions.

Q3. Is the RFP open to Foreign National Companies?

A3. No, not as a prime contractor. Reference Clause I.28 in the draft RFP.

Q4. What is the Lunar Payload Services User’s Guide?

A4. The Lunar Payload Services User’s Guide will be the product delivered in the first

Task Order once contracts are awarded. It will provide information to NASA about the contractor’s basic capabilities in providing services under this contract. An example of a

Lunar Payload Services User’s Guide will be posted to the e-Library.

Q5. Who is responsible for approvals and licenses for space transportation?

A5. The contractor is responsible for obtaining relevant licenses and approvals. A

Federal Aviation Administration commercial launch license is required under this contract. Refer to 14 CFR 415.57.

Q6. Where can I get more information on the FAA?

A6. The FAA website and the eCFR website

Website: ast.faa.gov

Regulations: eCFR Title 14, Part 400

FAA Contacts:

Tom Marotta at Thomas.marotta@faa.gov or Pam Underwood at pam.underwood@faa.gov