Questions and Answers - 80JSC020Q0006.pdf

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This document contains a solicitation for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) Rover Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) along with related questions and answers. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center is seeking quotes for the design, development, fabrication, and delivery of the IAU to control the VIPER rover, including command and data handling and power system management. Quotes are due by May 22, 2020 and the anticipated period of performance is from award until January 7, 2022. Testing requirements include EMI, vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum, and the device must meet Level 2 screening requirements. All responsible sources may respond and the agency will consider price, technical acceptability, and past performance in making the award.

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Question 1: Is this a competitive Bid at your level?

Answer 1: Per the solicitation 80JSC020Q0006 VIPER IAU, “All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.”

Refer to the “Instructions to Offerors” and “Evaluation Criteria” for additional information.

Question 2: Is this a competitive Bid at our level (i.e., we are being competed)?

Answer 2: Refer to Question 1.

Question 3: Is FAR 52.215-10 being flowed down?

Answer 3: No

Question 4: Is DFARS 252-215-7002 being flowed down?

Answer 4: No

Question 5: Is this a US Government / Commercial / Foreign Government Program?

Answer 5: No

Question 6: Who is the end customer or program name that receives this equipment?

Answer 6: NASA Johnson Space Center – Nathan Fraser-Chanpong

Question 7: Is Cost and Pricing Data Required (Note new threshold of $2,000,000)?

Answer 7: Please refer to the solicitation, 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors”, (b)(6) Price and any discount terms.

Question 8: Is a Current Cost Cert required at conclusion of negotiations?

Answer 8: Refer Question 7.

Question 9: What program name should we reference, when referring to this ROM/Proposal?

Answer 9: Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER)

Question 10: What is the anticipated ATP date?

Answer 10: June 8, 2020

Question 11: What is the anticipated end of delivery date?

Answer 11: January 7, 2022

Question 12: What part level IEEE-INST-002 screening (Level-1, Level-2, Level-3) will be required?

Answer 12: Level 2

Question 13: What Orbit (LEO, MEO, GEO) will this equipment be placed?

Answer 13: Lunar surface

Question 14: What is the duration of program on orbit?

Answer 14: 210 days requirement (total transit and surface) with goal of 365 days total

Question 15: What environmental testing is required, EMI/VIBE/SHOCK/THERMAL/TVAC?

Answer 15: EMI/VIBE/THERMAL/TVAC. There are test descriptions in the performance spec. Approach to be agreed upon where combination of analysis and test are needed to verify environmental tolerance requirements

Question 16: Is the project funded?

Answer 16: Yes

Question 17: Is there a price target for this equipment?

Answer 17: This information is pre-decisional and is not able to be provided at this time.

Question 18: What is the teaming relationships, can other Moog departments be leverage to strengthen the proposal?

Answer 18: Yes, note any teaming arrangements must follow “Ostensible” Subcontracting guidelines.

Question 19: Can you please confirm these are the only files we should have?

Answer 19: There are 4 files attached to the solicitation: 1. 80JSC020Q0006 – SF1449 2. 80JSC020Q0006 – TCS Final 3. 80JSC020Q0006 – Statement_of_Work_FINAL 4. 80JSC020Q0006 – Performance Specification_FINAL

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