Attachment 01 - TROPICS SOW.pdf

ATTACHMENT 01

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

TROPICS

TROPICS ATTACHMENT 01 – Statement of Work 80KSC020R0036 responsible authorities for the required launch Range authorization and support for vehicle processing; integrated payload/vehicle processing, launch; and launch site maintenance and modifications if required.

The Contractor shall include all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items as part of the launch service as described in Attachment 02, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

The Contractor shall provide logistical supplies, services, and hardware support to the post-production, transportation, and launch base operations of the vehicle system. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services and mission specific elements, including vehicle test and flight hardware and software, required to integrate the payload to the launch vehicle system. Such support should include, but is not limited to, provision of spares; provision of propellants, liquids, and gases for launch and test; packaging and transportation of the vehicle system; and warehousing and storage.

Limited Government program management will be required in order to assess completion of the defined Attachment 03, Milestone Deliverable Descriptions and Requirements, which shall be satisfied in order to progress towards the targeted launch date(s). NASA seeks to enable the use of commercially accepted practices while still understanding the schedule risks of the launch service used for the mission.

2.1 Program Management

The Contractor shall perform the program management tasks required to provide the launch service and satisfy the mission requirements. These tasks shall include as a minimum:

A. Conduct launch vehicle program reviews that provide evidence of launch vehicle maturity towards the contracted launch date and to provide the Government with appropriate evidence needed to satisfy milestone payments to the Contractor (as defined in Attachment 03).

B. Develop and maintain a master schedule and sub-tier schedules.

C. Obtain all applicable licenses, permits, and approvals required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; and prepare (or support the Government in preparing, if necessary, for the payload) and submit any environmental impact statements that may be necessary for the provisioning of the launch service. Approvals required by the payload will be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor and the Government shall provide reasonable cooperation and support to each other in the process of obtaining, maintaining, and renewing permits and licenses as set forth above.

D. Provide resolution of critical problem areas to minimize or eliminate schedule impacts.

E. Manage all subcontracts and monitor subcontractor activities to a sufficient level of detail to ensure timely delivery of acceptable components.

F. Provide the recommended payload success criteria prior to the launch(es), the post-launch supporting data, and the Final Flight Report (CDRL TROPICS-7) to enable determination of payload success as defined in the Interface Control Document (ICD) (CDRL TROPICS-2). The Government shall determine whether the mission is a success or failure based on the application of the payload success criteria as defined in the ICD (CDRL TROPICS-2). If more than one launch is required, all must be successful.

G. Make provision for insurance to cover liability for possible damage to Government property and third parties in accordance with necessary approval/licensing (i.e., Federal Aviation Administration).

H. Pay any taxes and transfer costs required for delivery of the launch service.

2.2 Compliance Documents

The Contractor shall comply with the following documents:

A. Applicable Range Safety Documentation for the selected launch site as determined by the FAA.

B. NPR 8621.1, NASA Procedural Requirements for Mishap and Close Call Reporting, Investigating, and Recordkeeping (only in order to assist the Government in the event of a mishap involving NASA personnel or property).

C. Certification Regarding United States Commercial Provider of Space Transportation

Services (Public Law 105-303, Title II, Section 201)

3.0 Launch Vehicle Analysis, Design

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design of the launch vehicle, including but not limited to the following subsystems: structures, mechanisms, fluids/propulsion, electrical/electronics, guidance/navigation/control, flight termination, and software.

The Contractor shall meet the following requirements for the launch service:

A. The environments requirements provided in IRD Section 3.3 Environmental Interfaces.

B. The trajectory requirements provided in IRD Section 3.4, Mission Design.

C. The mechanical interface between the payload dispenser and the LV, as referenced in LSIRD

Section 3.1 Mechanical Interfaces. The Contractor shall supply any fasteners required to mount the dispenser to LV interface.

D. The electrical interface between the payload dispenser and the LV, as referenced in LSIRD

Section 3.2, Electrical Interfaces.

E. The separation signal characteristics as identified in LSIRD Section 3.2, Electrical Interfaces.

Analysis required to validate the launch vehicle design shall be documented to the launch vehicle Contractor’s standards.

4.0 Development and Production

The Contractor shall implement a test program for development and qualification of any new systems required for the launch vehicle and shall include existing systems that are modified, launch vehicle components not yet qualified, and ground support equipment. Qualification shall be to the Contractor’s standards. Risks, as defined by the Contractor's risk plan, shall be reported to the Government.

The Contractor shall manufacture, assemble, test and transport the launch vehicle and all mission hardware required to provide the launch service and shall provide all materials and equipment necessary for these tasks.

5.0 Mission Integration

The Contractor shall provide the necessary services and hardware to integrate the payloads and dispensers to the launch vehicle(s). The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to develop the ICD (CDRL TROPICS-2) during integration. The ICD (CDRL TROPICS-2) and TROPICS-3 Verification Matrix assures the launch vehicle system is ready to accept satellite integration at the launch site, as well as provide successful on-orbit deployment upon completion of each launch that is part of the total TROPICS launch service.

The Contractor shall perform a mechanical and electrical fit check of the dispenser to the launch vehicle interface in advance of launch site operations.

The Contractor shall conduct periodic mission integration coordination teleconferences with the Government on at least a bi-weekly basis from award through launch.

6.0 Launch Operations

The Contractor shall identify and secure a launch site to meet the requirements of the launch service(s).

6.1 Checkout and Launch

The Contractor shall perform the following:

A. Assemble, transport, maintain, checkout, and launch a vehicle(s) that delivers the satellites into the desired insertion orbits.

B. Provide and make arrangements for all facilities, supplies, and services required for preparation and launch of the vehicle.

C. Identify launch vehicle ground and flight safety launch constraints. The Government will be responsible for providing all satellite checkout procedures and for obtaining the requisite satellite safety approvals (with the assistance of the Contractor). If necessary, integrate the satellite procedures with the launch vehicle checkout effort where appropriate and coordinate launch site and safety approvals.

D. Integrate the TROPICS payload/dispenser assemblies onto the launch vehicle, encapsulate, transport, and perform spacecraft to launch vehicle integrated checkout activities necessary to assure launch readiness.

E. Provide and schedule the necessary support services at the launch Range that are required for launch preparation of the launch vehicle, integrated testing with the payload, and launch.

6.2 Launch Support

The Contractor shall provide access for up to three Government personnel at the launch site for familiarization and communication of launch status. The Contractor shall also provide access for Government payload personnel at the launch site for integrated activities and communication of launch status. Support should be consistent with the Contractor’s commercial practices for integrated spacecraft to launch vehicle operations and on day of launch using commercial practices with available information, which may include access to real-time telemetry (RF and hardwire), voice communication channels with listen capabilities, video and telephones. As determined by the ICD (CDRL TROPICS-2), a notification of the achieved orbit characteristics shall be provided to the Government as soon as possible.

The Contractor shall poll the Government during the launch terminal countdown for the payload status. The launch shall not occur unless the Government states the payload is ready.

7.0 Payload Processing Support

The Contractor shall provide notification at the Launch Vehicle Readiness Review (LVRR) (reference Attachment 03, Milestone Deliverable Descriptions and Requirements) to coordinate the payload delivery to the launch site.

The Contractor shall provide a certified ISO 14644-1 class 8 or better cleanroom for a maximum of 5 days of non-hazardous standalone processing in their cleanroom work area at the integration facility for each launch campaign.

8.0 Safety and Quality

The Contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain risk management, safety, reliability, and quality assurance programs with AS9100, Aerospace Quality Management System, or equivalent as a guideline.

9.0 Contract Documentation Requirements List (CDRL)

The CDRL identifies critical elements of the Contractor’s efforts.

The Contractor shall produce and make the appropriate distribution of all items on the CDRL that require review or approval by the Government. The CDRL list is included in Attachment 02, Contract Data Requirements List.