80SSC023R0001 Amend 0001 GNGS.pdf

80SSC023R0001

Amendment 0001

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION continued:

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following changes/updates in response to questions received from the RFP:

SF 1449 and Continuation Pages:

1. Reference Q&A #3: Changed – Block 8

(a) Proposal due date extended from 9/15/2023 to 10/13/2023

(b) Replace initial SF 1449 with the SF 1449 included with this amendment.

2. Reference Q&A #1 and 10: Change Paragraph – PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION:

(a) Added Argon requirement

(b) Replace initial page 4 of 18 with the updated page 4 of 18 included with this amendment

3. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

(a) Updated – Attachment 1b, Analysis, page numbers

(b) Added – Attachment 15, Responses to RFP Questions

(c) Replace initial page 18 of 18 with the updated page 18 of 18, List of Attachments, included with this amendment

Attachment 1, SOO

1. Reference Q&A #1 and 10: Changed – VII. Interface Assumptions

(a) Added Argon requirement

(b) Replace page 3 of 4 with the updated Attachment 1, SOO, page 3 of 4 included with this amendment

Attachment 1b, Analysis

1. Reference Q&A # 8: Added 4 pages

(a) Added “AB and E Complex Flow Data” to the end of the attachment

(b) Replace initial 1b attachment with the 1b included with this amendment

Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet

1. Reference Q&A # 11: Changed – Pricing Sheet:

(a) Updated Best Estimated Quantities numbers in Tiers 2, 3, and 4

(b) Replace initial page 2 of 2 with the updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet, page 2 of 2 included with this attachment

(c) Complete and return the updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet included with this amendment

Attachment 10, Responses to Draft RFP Questions

1. Reference Q&A # 10: Changed – Question #13

(a) Corrected response to draft RFP question #13

(b) Replace initial page 2 of 5 from Attachment 10 with the updated page 2 of 5 Attachment

10 included with the amendment.

Attachment 15, Responses to RFP Questions

1. Included new attachment to address questions submitted for the RFP

a. Add Attachment 15, Responses to RFP Questions, to the RFP

This is a 12-year contract with no options. This includes an anticipated 2-year construction/activation period with a 10-year production period. In no instance will the POP exceed 12-years.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

All requirements delivered under this contract shall be provided in accordance with the following performance specification, available online at the internet address referenced below:

MIL-PRF-27401G, Type I, Grade B, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Nitrogen http://quicksearch.dla.mil

Product supplied shall fully meet the requirements of the applicable specification except as modified below and elsewhere in this contract.

Modified MIL-PRF-27401G Specification Requirement:

• Water (max ppm): 6 (-64.0o C Dew Point)

• Argon (max ppm): 2,000

52.212-4 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

Paragraph (a) thru (v) are incorporated by reference with the following paragraphs (a) and (g) tailored as an addenda to FAR 52.212-4:

Addenda to paragraph (a) is tailored below to add the following paragraphs:

(3) In the event the Contractor is unable to meet its contractual requirements, the Contractor may supply the deficient product from other sources at the price agreed to in the Unit Pricing Section above of this contract.

(4) If deficient product is not supplied, the Government may acquire product from other sources to the level of the quantities deficient and will seek reimbursement from the contractor via short pay on the Contractor’s next applicable invoice in the amount equal to the difference between the Contractor’s normal price to the Government and the price the Government paid for the product.

Addenda to paragraph (g) is tailored below to add the following paragraphs:

(3) The Contractor shall submit all vouchers and invoices using the steps described at NSSC’s Vendor Payment information web site at: https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment. Please contact the NSSC Customer Contact Center at 1-877-NSSC123 (1-877-677-2123) with any additional questions or comments.

(4) Improper invoices. The NSSC Payment Office will notify the Contractor of any apparent error, defect, or impropriety in vouchers/invoices within seven calendar days of receipt by the NSSC Payment Office. Inquiries regarding requests for payment should be directed to the NSSC as specified in paragraph (3) of this Section.

(5) In the event that amounts are withheld from payment in accordance with provisions of this award, a separate payment request for the amount withheld will be required before payment for that amount may be made.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT

NUMBER

ATTACHMENT TITLE PAGES

1 Statement of Objectives 4

1a Responsibility Matrix 1

1b Analysis 12

1c Draft License Agreement 10

1d Draft Reimbursable Space Act Agreement 11

2 Pricing Sheet 2

3 List of Applicable References 1

4 Box Instructions 1

5 Provisions 29

6 Past Performance Matrix 1

7 Past Performance Questionnaire 2

8 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Informational Only)

9 Incorporated Changes from DRFP 6

10 Responses to Draft RFP Questions 5

11 Geotechnical Report (Informational Only)

12 Industry Day Documents 27

13 Utility Drawings 1

14 MS Primary Drinking Water Regulations 39

15 Responses to RFP Questions 1

Contractor shall submit Attachment 2 at the time proposals are due which will become part of the contract.

Attachment 1

**In all cases system pressure shall be monitored and maintained above 2,700 psi by the contractor.

***On Demand Rate is the ability to flow additional nitrogen above the mean flow rate in order to meet Stennis Space Center’s tenant’s variable test times ****The standard deviation amount provided does not include minimum and maximum flows.

Historical minimum and maximum flows are explained in detail in the chart set titled: N2 Generation Information.pptx, included in Attachment 1b. The contractor will be required to indicate how the proposed system can meet SSC’s needs.

System provider shall provide gaseous nitrogen in compliance with:

MIL-PRF-27401G, Type I, Grade B, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Nitrogen

Modified Specification Requirement:

Water (max ppm): 6 (-64.0o C Dew Point)

The available location for any potential production facility will be near the HPGF, SSC, Mississippi.

Current cleared space readily available for the potential facility is approximately 160’ X 170’.

Up to 350’ X 1,000’ can be made available with additional negotiation.

NASA will purchase electrical power. NASA will provide and install all hardware required for contractor connectivity to those electrical power. However, it is noted that if the contractor exceeds the energy usage in the continuation pages kW table, NASA will require contractor justification documenting the cause of exceeded usage. NASA expects the contractor’s justification for exceeded usage to discuss the contractor’s adherence to, or lack of adherence, to its processes, procedures, and methods stated in its technical proposal. NASA could potentially seek reimbursement under the Contract Disputes Act, which is a part of the contract, and states the procedure for handling disputes.

The contractor shall be responsible for any backup generator needs necessary to ensure constant availability and reliability as needed. (Must maintain a minimum of 2,700 psi at all times.)

Makeup cooling water and associated interface piping will be provided by NASA.

Interface and tie-in piping to the existing system will be provided by NASA.

Additional assumptions are shown in the Responsibility Matrix included in Attachment 1a.

VIII. Logistics Objectives:

1. Activation and certification of the system will be required prior to production. Activation and certification will be coordinated with the contractor to verify compliance with pressure, flow and MIL-PRF-27401G requirements (as specified above).

2. The onsite production shall begin within 2 years after selection and award of the contract.

3. The contractor shall provide labor and material required to perform routine maintenance and repair of the nitrogen generation in accordance with contractor standard operating procedures.

4. Scheduled maintenance by the contractor will be on a non-interference basis with major Test

Complex operations (ex: Hot-Fire Tests, Wet Dress Rehearsals, Tank Tuning, etc.) and coordinated in advance with NASA.

Attachment 1b

AB and E Complex Flow Data 2/4/22 – 5/3/22

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13 Gaseous Nitrogen Generation Solution Industry Day PDF; page 14, Table 1, "Grade limits for nitrogen."

If all other quality requirements for Grade B nitrogen per MIL-PRF-27401G are met, is up to 1 4% argon acceptable?”

The specification does not mandate Argon requirements unless identified per the contract The initial RFP (contract) did not include a requirement for Argon as required in Note "e" from Table 1 in the milspec The RFP (contract) is being updated to include requirements for Argon to max ppm of 2,000

Updated Perfomance Specification in the Continuation Pages, page 4 of 18 and SOO, Attachment 1, Section VI Paragraph 2

14 Attachment 1. Statement of Objective (SOO) N2 On-site Supply to be designed with Back-up storage tanks and pumps and existing system will not be utilized

Correct, the supplier will the provide the gaseous nitrogen as specified in the SOO, and the existing system cannot be utilized by the awarded contractor No change

15 Attachment 1a. Responsibility Matrix NASA will provide the Geotechnical report along with RFP for vendor to provide the concrete foundation

Yes, see Attachment 11, Geotechnical Report A previous survey from a nearby area along with the current survey is attached

See Attachment 9, Incorporated Changes from the draft Request for Proposal

(DRFP)

16 Attachment 1a. Responsibility Matrix

Condensate discharge solution to be defined and provided by NASA

Condensate discharge (water resulting from air separation process) is considered industrial process water and disposal of that water must comply with local regulations, Condensate disposal is gravity fed to the edge of the pad for the customer to dispose of in accordance with local requirements Typically, a simple sanitary sewer connection is adequate for this type of water

We are requesting clarification concerning NASA's role and the contractor's in providing the means for this disposal

NASA will accept the condensate discharge created by the vendor's hardware All interface requirements including discharge composition will be worked with successful offerer upon award of contract The design for the solution will be developed in compliance with environmental and energy performance objectives as stated in Executive Orders as well as those found in all local, state, and Federal regulations and statutes, including any Stennis

Space Center specific rules

See Attachment 9, Incorporated Changes from the draft Request for Proposal

(DRFP)

17 Attachment 1a. Responsibility Matrix

Generator fuel - Natural gas will not be available Diesel is the preferred fuel Please clarify on the responsibility matrix on who will provide the diesel storage tank and associated permitting

Natural Gas main header (8”) is available within 250ft proximity to the proposed GNGS location, if desired Vendor responsible for tie-ins The contractor would be required to pay for any usage via a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) A draft RSAA is included as an Attachment Any required tank will be provided by the vendor Permitting will be performed by NASA based on the awarded contractor's solution

See Attachment 9, Incorporated Changes from the draft Request for Proposal

(DRFP)

18 Attachment 1a. Responsibility Matrix Cooling / makeup water - How many GPM available? Can you provide the specification of Cooling water available?

A flow rate of up to 250 GPM of potable water is available Additional flow can be provided upon justification SSC follows the Mississippi Drinking

Water Regulations for water specifications The specification for any chemicals, residuals, contaminants, etc of the provided water follows public water systems as stipulated in the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations as published under Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations The

Mississippi Primary Drinking Water Regulations will be provided as an attachment The supply line for the cooling water is listed as an 8" line This and all interface requirements will be worked with successful offerer upon award of contract

See Attachment 9, Incorporated Changes from the draft Request for Proposal

(DRFP)

19 Attachment 2 Pricing Sheet The minimum monthly volume that NASA will pay is the low volume in Tier 1 which is currently 65,644 MCF/month

Yes, we have changed the pricing sheet to include a base monthly amount which is guaranteed

See Attachment 9, Incorporated Changes from the draft Request for Proposal

(DRFP)

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