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RFP 80KSC019R0002 Amendment 01 Gateway Logistics Services

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions and make the following updates:

a. Revise RFP section 6.2.11 to clarify the font point type for tables and captions and clarify the items excluded from the Mission Suitability page count limit.

b. Revise RFP section 6.2.15(a)(1)(iv) to allow offerors to reference Model Contract attachments included in other parts of the proposal.

c. Revise RFP sections 6.2.15(b)(2)(i)(B) and 7.3(d)(1)(ii) to specify the required information to be included with DRD GLS-003 proposal submission.

d. Revise RFP section 6.2.15(b)(2)(ii)(C) to exclude the signed commitments submitted with the Subcontract Management Plan from the total page count.

e. Revise RFP section 6.2.15(b)(2)(iii)(A) to exclude the Small Business Subcontracting Plan from the total page count.

f. Revise RFP section 6.2.15(c)(2) to remove the requirement to submit copies of Summary Subcontracting Reports and Individual Subcontracting Reports.

g. Revise RFP Attachment 02, Data Requirements Descriptions, to specify items in DRD GLS-003, Mission Integration and Operations Management Plan, that are required with proposal submission.

h. Revise RFP Appendix D, Points of Contact (POC) for Support from NASA Centers, to update the list of POCs.

2. RFP replacement pages 84, 90, 94, 96, 97, 98, and 104 are attached.

3. Attachment 02 replacement pages 4 and 16 are attached.

4. Appendix D, Points of Contact (POC) for Support from NASA Centers, has been replaced in its entirety.

5. Responses to questions are attached.

6. All other information within the RFP remains unchanged.

RFP 80KSC019R0002 Section 6 Gateway Logistics Services Amendment 01

(NOTE: Additional property may be added at the task order level for mission specific requirements.)

(b) The Government will make the following Government property available for use in performance of the contract resulting from this solicitation, on a no-charge-for-use basis in accordance with FAR 52.245–2, Government Property Installation Operation Services, as included in this solicitation. The Offeror shall notify the Government of its intention to use or not use the property.

Government property subject to FAR 52.245-2 will not be made available

(c) The selected Contractor will be responsible for costs associated with transportation, and installation of the property listed in this provision.

(End of provision)

6.2.11 NFS 1852.215-81 PROPOSAL PAGE LIMITATIONS (Apr 2015)

(a) The following page limitations are established for each portion of the proposal submitted in response to this solicitation.

Proposal Component No. of Paper Copies

No. of Electronic Copies

Page Limit

Volume I: Price and Administration 1 original 2 None Volume II: Mission Suitability 1 original, 4 copies 2 175*

Volume III: Past Performance N/A 1 25 *Note: Mission Suitability page count excludes: 1) the signed commitments within the Subcontract Management Plan section under Subfactor B; 2) the corporate S&MA Plan within the S&MA Plans section under Subfactor B, and; 3) the Small Business Subcontracting Plan under Subfactor C.

(b) A page is defined as one side of a sheet, 8 1/2" x 11", with at least one-inch margins on all sides, using not smaller than 12-point type in Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial font; however, captions and the respective text within graphics, figures, and tables may use smaller font, but no less than 10-point. Foldouts count as an equivalent number of 8 1/2" x 11" pages. The metric standard format most closely approximating the described standard 8 1/2" x 11" size may also be used. Other limitations/instructions identified as follows:

Item Description

Acquisition Date

Acquisition Cost

Quantity Model Serial Number Availability to Contractor

Command & Data Handling Gateway Simulator/Emulator

TBD

Critical Design Review through end of contract

Section 2 2.2.21 Payments, Events, and Completion Criteria, Tables 2-1 and 2-2, populated with ‘L- months or days’

Section 2 2.2.23 Security for Launch Service Payment Financing Section 4 4.1 Contract Attachments 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

Note 1: Information contained in the model contract shall be consistent with proposed approach and prices in other volumes.

Note 2: Section 4 may reference the applicable Attachment included in other proposal areas. Offerors are not required to submit a duplicate copy of the attachment in Section 4 when a reference is made.

(v) Statement of Acceptance/Summary of Exceptions: The Offeror shall include a statement of acceptance of the solicitation provisions and model contract terms and conditions along with a list and explanation of any exceptions or conditional assumptions made to include where it is addressed in the proposal. Failure to clearly indicate exceptions to the proposed - contract terms and conditions contained in this solicitation will be construed as acceptance of them, verbatim. The Offeror is cautioned that exceptions, inaccurate conditional assumptions or new terms, conditions, or clauses may result in the proposal being determined unacceptable, may preclude award to an Offeror if award is made without discussions, or may otherwise affect an Offeror’s competitive standing.

(2) Price

(i) The Government anticipates adequate price competition as prescribed under FAR 15.403-1(c)(1). Offerors are exempt from the requirements of submission of certified cost or pricing data, as defined in FAR 2.101.

(ii) Data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to assist in evaluation of price reasonableness and will be requested if necessary.

(iii) The Offeror shall propose CLIN/subCLIN pricing by completing the ‘GLS CLINs 1 & 3’ spreadsheet found in Appendix A, GLS Pricing Workbook, as instructed below. The proposed pricing should match the prices included in the Model Contract. The proposed prices and supporting information shall show conformance to the solicitation requirements and traceability. All cells and formulas in the spreadsheets shall be unprotected.

(A) Initial GLS Mission (SubCLIN 101): A single fixed-price shall be proposed for each order year through 2023 for the Initial GLS Mission. The price shall reflect the fully burdened price, including profit, to complete the initial GLS mission as defined in the solicitation and proposed.

(B) Standard GLS Missions (SubCLIN 102): A single fixed-price shall be proposed for each order year through 2025 for Standard GLS Missions. The price shall reflect the fully burdened price, including profit, to complete missions subsequent to the Initial GLS Mission as defined in the solicitation and proposed.

Offeror shall describe the capability that exceeds the GLS Mission requirements.

Performance Capabilities: Describe the specific launch vehicle and logistic vehicle performance capabilities with supporting rationale showing how the approach will ensure mission success. At a minimum, the following items shall be addressed:

Logistics vehicle mass at initial docking Pressurized/unpressurized cargo mass Logistics vehicle pressurized volume Pressurized and unpressurized usable cargo volume Assumed cargo unit packing density Unpressurized cargo stowage system design including, but not limited to, cargo layout and extraction concepts Pressurized cargo stowage system design including, but not limited to, cargo packing and unpacking concepts with clearances for crew passage ways, emergency equipment, and crew operational interfaces

Mission margins Power availability for payloads Vehicle/payload data downlink and command capability Transit time to Gateway Cargo hand-over load schedule (Ref. SOW 4.1 and 4.2)

b. Gateway Integration Assessment: The Offeror shall describe its solution to address risks and plans for meeting Gateway integration requirements.

c. Application of Heritage Design(s): The Offeror shall describe the heritage of space components and systems that are already designed, operational, available, and applicable to the launch and logistics vehicles.

(B) GLS Mission Approach

The Offeror shall describe its approach to performing GLS Missions (CLIN 1) per the terms of this contract via submission of DRD GLS-001, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Data Items 1, 4, 6 & 8 of DRD GLS-003, Mission Integration and Operations Management Plan (MIOMP).

(C) Specialized Missions Capabilities

Offeror shall provide a conceptual approach to deliver an EVR System (e.g. Robotic Arm) to the Gateway under CLIN 2, Specialized Delivery Missions. Solution(s) may comanifest the Gateway EVR System with a logistics module and/or be an independent delivery solution. The response shall describe how the Offeror would deliver the terms and conditions and regulations, and key business characteristics that demonstrate long-term sustainability of the proposed solution for the duration of this contract. The plan shall address the following areas:

(A) Organizational Structure: The Offeror shall provide their proposed organizational structure and overall project management approach for managing the SOW requirements under a fixed-price contract along with supporting rationale. Any risks associated with the approach should be identified and impacts addressed. The Offeror shall also address the ability to manage a fixed-priced contract.

(B) Associate Contractor Agreements: The Offeror shall described its approach for implementing the necessary Associate Contactor Agreements in accordance with clause, 2.2.32, Associate Contractor Agreements.

(C) Subcontract Management Plan (Contract Attachment 09): The Offeror shall describe its approach for managing subcontractors, including the flow down of requirements and schedule management. This shall include subcontract/teaming arrangements, communication channels, reporting relationships, and roles and responsibilities of any proposed subcontractors, team members, or joint venture partners. The Contractor shall identify all NASA and other local, state, federal and foreign government agreements required to perform the service. To the extent available, the Offeror shall provide evidence of subcontracting/teaming arrangements and include signed commitments to comply with the insight and approval requirements (clause 2.2.19, NASA Insight and Approval, and SOW paragraphs 4.3, NASA Insight and Approval For Gateway Logistics Services Missions, and 6.3, NASA Insight and Approval For Specialized Delivery Missions) from any major team member, subcontractor, sub-tier contractor, or supplier with an estimated value in excess of $50M or that will manufacture critical vehicle components (e.g. launch vehicle, propulsion, avionics, flight controls, separation systems). The signed commitments are excluded from the total page count. The Offeror shall explain how NASA will be granted access to any subcontractor, or sub-tier contractors, regardless of dollar value, when insight and approval is required.

(D) Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Plans: The Offeror shall provide their approach to safety and mission assurance via submission of their corporate S&MA Plans (Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Software) as described in DRD GLS-004, Safety and Mission Assurance Plan(s), including additional information needed specific to the GLS requirements. The corporate S&MA Plan is excluded from the total page count.

(E) Government Property Management Information: The Offeror shall submit the information required in NFS provision 1852.245-80, Government Property Management Information.

(iii) Subfactor C – Small Business

(A) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Contract Attachment 10): Applicable to Large Business only. This solicitation contains FAR clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan with Alternate II. The Plan described and required by the clause, including the associated subcontracting percentage goals and subcontracting dollars, shall be submitted by all large business Offerors. For this procurement, NASA has determined that Offerors shall propose goals based on their independent assessment of the small business subcontracting opportunities for this requirement pursuant to their standard company practices. A commercial plan is the preferred type of subcontracting plan for this procurement; however, Offerors may choose to submit any form of plan as defined in 52.219-9. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is excluded from the total page count.

(B) Commitment to the Small Business Program (All Offerors): All large and small business Offerors shall describe work that will be performed by small businesses.

Proposals should also identify any work to be subcontracted that is considered “high technology.” High Technology for this procurement includes, but is not limited to work such as manufacturing of composite materials, technical modeling and analysis, other efforts that are within or advance the state-of-the-art in technology discipline and are performed primarily by professional engineers, scientists, and highly skilled and trained technicians or specialists.

If the subcontractor(s) is known, Offerors must connect the work to the subcontractor and specify the extent of commitment to use the subcontractor(s). (Small business Offerors shall provide this information to the extent subcontracting opportunities exist in their approach to performing the requirement.)

All large and small business Offerors shall provide information demonstrating the extent of commitment to utilize small business concerns. Information provided should include a brief description of established or planned procedures and organizational structure for small business outreach, assistance, participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program, counseling, market research and small business identification, and relevant purchasing procedures. For other than small business Offerors, this information should conform to applicable portions of the submitted Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Small business Offerors shall provide this information to the extent subcontracting opportunities exist in their approach to performing the requirement.

(c) Volume III: Past Performance

(1) Recent and Relevant Performance

The Offeror shall describe past performance on up to five (5) recent (within three (3) years from the RFP release date) contracts, task orders, and/or agreements similar in size, content, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. The same information shall be provided for up to five additional past performance efforts by Major Subcontractors. No more than 10 past performance efforts total shall be submitted. Major Subcontractors are defined as those companies expected to contribute $50 million or more towards performance. For recent past performance contracts, the Offeror shall include the following:

(i) Contract/Agreement name and number

(ii) Contractor Name, Cage Code and DUNS number

(iii) Government Agency/Company Name

(iv) Government/Company Point of Contact (address, telephone numbers, and e-mail)

(Note: If a Government Agency, include both the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative points of contact)

(v) Total original and present or final contract value

(vi) Contract type

(vii) Method of acquisition (competitive or noncompetitive, contract or agreement)

(viii) Period of performance

(Note: Offerors are advised that the Government’s evaluation of submitted contracts for past performance will include an evaluation of how recently performance has occurred. Only contracts with performance within 3 years prior to the release date of the solicitation will be considered recent.)

(ix) North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code

(x) Description of the services provided to include a discussion on the relevancy and magnitude of the effort(s) as they relate specifically to the GLS requirements.

(xi) Provide an assessment of the performance (technical and schedule) on these past programs and support these assessments with metrics such as award or incentive fees earned. Identify and explain successes, setbacks, and adherence to program schedules.

(xii) Status of Contract [current, terminated (if so, why), successfully completed (include completion date)]

(xiii) Consent letters executed by each Major Subcontractor authorizing the release of past performance information so the Offeror can respond to such information. See Appendix B, Sample Consent Letter.

(2) Small Business Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide a statement of small business participation (targets, record, and type of work subcontracted) over the last three (3) years on work that is relevant to this effort, with special emphasis on the division of the company, which will perform the proposed contract.

(3) Mission Failure History

The Offeror shall furnish information for any launch and/or mission (Government or commercial) performed during the past three (3) years, which were less than fully successful.

The Offeror shall provide a brief explanation of the condition that caused the failure and a summary of any corrective action taken as a result. The Offeror’s approach to determining

RFP 80KSC019R0002 Section 7 Gateway Logistics Services

Solutions with final pressurized and unpressurized cargo handover and stow events closer to launch may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

Solutions with robust launch and logistic vehicle mission margins (e.g. batteries, delta-v, and telemetry downlink) may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

(C) Gateway Integration Assessment: NASA will evaluate the Offeror’s technical approach, risks, and plans for meeting Gateway integration requirements to perform GLS Missions under CLIN 1, as described in the SOW and supporting requirements documents. NASA will evaluate the impact of the Gateway integration approach on the delivery of services under this contract. NASA will evaluate the Offeror’s approach to Gateway integration for its impact on NASA.

(D) Application of Heritage Design(s): NASA will evaluate the use of Heritage Design(s) as they relate to the Offeror’s ability to perform GLS Missions under CLIN 1, as described in the SOW and supporting requirements documents.

Solutions using heritage components and systems with high level of demonstrated reliability in space applications may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

Solutions proposing launch vehicles that are formally certified to the highest level by NASA or the Air Force may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

(ii) GLS Mission Approach: NASA will evaluate the risk and feasibility of the Offeror’s approach for the delivery of services as reflected in Data Items 1, 4, 6 & 8 for DRD GLS-003, Mission Integration and Operations Management Plan and DRD GLS-001, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). NASA will pay particular attention to the Offeror’s cargo integration and processing approach and flows as well as their mission operations approach; the Offeror’s understanding of the timing of the key reviews; and, the content of the various products and mission requirements as described in the statement of work. NASA will evaluate the Offeror’s approach to the delivery of services for its impact on NASA.

Solutions that offer NASA more flexibility in assignment, reassignment, packing, and late handover of cargo and payloads for integration and processing may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

Solutions that offer more efficient on-orbit cargo and trash storage solutions that minimize crew time required to access cargo and store trash may be rated more favorably if it is determined to be advantageous to the Government.

(iii) Specialized Missions Capabilities: NASA will assess the overall approach and

Attachment 02: Data Requirements Descriptions RFP 80KSC019R0002 Amendment 01 Gateway Logistics Services

TABLE A2-1 DRDs REQUIRED FOR ALL CLINs

Item Document Type Initial Due Date Recurrence Reference

GLS-001 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

2 Preliminary with proposal

Baseline at

ATP+90D,

Updates monthly, Each mission

GLS-002 Mission Success Criteria & Determination Methodology

1 NLT L-4M As changed, GLS-003 Mission Integration and Operations Management Plan (MIOMP)

1 Draft of Items 1, 4, 6 & 8 with proposal

Baseline at SRR, Update as changed

GLS-004 Safety and Mission Assurance Plan(s)

1 With proposal When updated

GLS-005 Mishap Notification, Investigation and Mishap Preparedness, and Contingency Plan

2 ATP+60D When updated

GLS-006 Safety Data Package

(SDP)

1 See DRD See DRD

GLS-007 Orbital Debris Assessment and End of Mission Plan

1 See DRD See DRD

GLS-008 Safety Documentation Required by Non-NASA Entities

2 When requested by NASA

When requested by NASA

GLS-009 Safety Documentation Required for Processing in NASA Provided Facilities

1 When requested by NASA

When requested by NASA

GLS-010 Alternatives to NASA Standards and Specifications

2 Items 1-3 with proposal

Baseline at

ATP+60D,

Update at CDR, Final at SCR

GLS-011 Mass Properties Data 2 L-18M See DRD

GLS-012 Verification & Validation Plan

1 Draft at SRR Baseline at PDR, Final CDR, Update A/R at

VBR,

GLS-013 Information Technology (IT) Security Management Plan

1 ATP+30D Update annually, as required

Attachment 02: Data Requirements Descriptions RFP 80KSC019R0002 Amendment 01 Gateway Logistics Services

GLS-003

3) Mission Integration Support:

Presents a functional breakdown and description of how the Contractor interfaces with the GW Program Office to ensure the timely provision of data to support the associated development of GW mission integration documentation, and to provide the necessary data for GW to determine pre-mission status and flight readiness.

4) Mission Operations Process and Products:

Presents a functional breakdown and description of how the Contractor manages the processes and products, using JSC 35089, Visiting Vehicle Operations Document as a guide, for the vehicle and cargo flown in the logistics vehicle pressurized module or unpressurized carrier. This includes Contractor procedures development, control, validation, and publication.

5) Vehicle Systems and Commercial Payload Operations Training:

Presents a functional breakdown and description of how the Contractor manages the logistics vehicle and unpressurized carrier systems cargo and payload training for the various NASA flight crews, console operators, and simulator instructors. This includes the approach to (1) development of training plans, study materials, and hardware and software aids; (2) development of training requirements and schedules;

and (3) development and utilization of training mockups.

6) Equipment Interface Demonstration and Payload Compatibility Testing:

Presents the approach to scheduling, conducting and documenting results of Equipment Interface Demonstrations and Payload Compatibility Testing.

7) Ground Facility Utilization:

Presents a functional breakdown and description of the Contractor’s approach to the utilization of (or support to the NASA utilization of) major Government and Contractor facilities during the preparation, and execution of logistics mission operations.

8) Data Management:

Presents a functional breakdown and description of how the Contractor manages the logistics vehicle command and data. This includes the approach to development of vehicle, cargo and payload data requirements (including requirements for data processing, storage, and distribution), coordination of the method(s) by which this data is integrated into the standard GW communication and data services, establishment of interfaces with NASA and non-NASA components of the space-to-ground communications network, coordination of the Contractor’s data management plan with NASA.

FORMAT: Contractor’s preferred format except as noted above

9. OPR: NASA GW Logistics Element Manager

10. FIRST SUBMISSION DATE: Draft of Items 1, 4, 6 and 8 due with proposal

Additional Submissions: Baseline at SRR, Update as changed to maintain current

11. MAINTENANCE: N/A

Appendix D: Points of Contact (POC) for Support from NASA Centers RFP 80KSC019R0002 Amendment 01

Points of Contact (POC) for Support from NASA Centers

1. This document provides each NASA Center’s primary POC for management of agreements as referenced in Request for Proposal (RFP) Section 2.2.27, Use of Government Property, Facilities, Assets, or Services.

2. This document is for solicitation reference only and nothing stated herein represents any binding terms or conditions under the solicitation or resultant contract.

3. As stated in the RFP, Offeror’s electing to use property, facilities, assets or services available from a NASA Center or Component Facility are responsible for all costs and for initiating contact with the NASA POC(s) listed below to discuss the specific agreement request(s).

Center Name Phone Email GRC Michael Zernic 216-433-5286 Michael.J.Zernic@nasa.gov KSC Thomas Engler 321-861-3127 Thomas.O.Engler@nasa.gov Vicki Johnston 321-867-3722 Vicki.C.Johnston@nasa.gov MSFC Dr. Rajiv Doreswamy 256-544-7903 Rajiv.Doreswamy@nasa.gov GSFC – SCAN John Hudiburg 301-286-9152 John.J.Hudiburg@nasa.gov GSFC Mark Brumfield 301-286-5196 Mark.D.Brumfield@nasa.gov JSC Carlos Westhelle 281-483-4816 Carlos.H.Westhelle@nasa.gov LaRC David Dress 757-864-5126 David.A.Dress@nasa.gov NASA Management Office - JPL

Robert Democh 818-354-6050 Robert.A.Democh@nasa

4. The NASA POC communications with the Offeror are limited to the specific agreement request.

5. The NASA POC will not aid the Offeror in the development of their proposal, nor will the POC provide advice or opinions on the Offeror’s proposed solution.

Gateway Logistics Services (GLS) - 80KSC019R0002 - Response to Questions (Amendment 01) Question

Reference Document Section Question / Comment NASA Response

1 RFP_80KSC019R0002 6.2.15.c.2 The Summary Subcontracting Reports and Individual Subcontracting Reports consist of dozens of pages. Please confirm that this is what is intended and that the "Supporting Information" is not part of the page limit.

The RFP has been amended to remove reference to Summary Subcontracting Reports and Individual Subcontracting Reports as information that should be submitted within Volume III, Past Performance.

2 RFP_80KSC019R0002

Q&A Set #3 from Draft RFP

6.2.11.b Question #4

Can the table text itself also utilize 10 point font? Can graphic and figure captions also utilize 10 point font?

The RFP has been amended to clarify point type for tables and captions.

3 Attachment D, Points of Contact for Support from NASA Centers

Can NASA provide an updated POC for the JSC Center? Amendment 01 is issued to update the points of contact provided in Attachment D, Points of Contact for Support from NASA Centers.

4 RFP_80KSC019R0002 6.2.15 (b) Volume II: Mission Suitability

To provide for adequate space for detailing the GLS Space System Architecture and other key sections, will NASA please consider excluding all DRDs and Attachments 8 [Subcontract Management Plan] & 10 [Small Business Subcontracting Plan] from page count and allowing them to be Attachments to Vol II?

Amendment 01 is issued to specify DRD GLS-003 data management requirements due with the Offeror’s proposal. In addition, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan and the signed commitments required in the Subcontract Management Plan have been excluded from the page count in the amendment. The Volume II, Mission Suitability, page count remains unchanged.

5 RFP_80KSC019R0002 6.2.15(a)(1)(iv) Section 6.2.15(a)(1)(iv) asks the Offeror to provide Contract Attachments 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 as part of Volume I (see RFP text below). Could NASA confirm that the content of Attachment 07: GLS Space System Architecture will be the same content requested under 6.2.15(b)(2)(i)(A), which is provided as part of Volume II? If not, what does NASA expect Offerors to provide as Attachment 07?

Amendment 01 is issued to remove duplicate submissions of Attachments 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10 with the model contract.

6 Bidder's Library DSG-SPEC-MECH-017 DSG-SPEC-MECH-017 in the Bidder’s Library is marked as export controlled. Can NASA please provide authorization to release this document to a foreign supplier and/or remove the export controlled markings?

NASA will review the export control markings on the document, but makes no commitment that they will change. Documents will be updated throughout the Bidder's Library if and when applicable restrictions change.