DRFP_J.1.(b).6 Past Performance Questionnaire rev1.docx

Attachment J.1.(b).6.

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CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER

, 2022

Dear Client:

We are currently responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) procurement. The purpose of the ASSESS procurement is to conduct and support research and technology development in order to meet evolving NASA mission objectives with respect to aircraft and spaceflight systems. Performance of these services will primarily be at NASA ARC.

Past performance is a factor for source selection under this solicitation. As such, a requirement of NASA’s solicitation is that past clients of ours are asked to provide an impartial assessment of our performance and the scope of work performed on the contract reference performed for your organization.

We have identified of your organization as the point of contact based on his/her knowledge concerning our work.

Please complete the enclosed Past Performance Questionnaire and forward it directly to NASA Contracting Officer, Beatriz Estrada at the following email address: beatriz.a.Estrada@nasa.gov, with a copy to the Contract Specialist, Monica Logan at: monica.k.logan@nasa.gov.

A response to this questionnaire is requested to the above email address no later than . (Offeror to complete)

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Any questions may be directed to the undersigned.

Sincerely, Enclosure

Attachment J.1.(b).6

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This form will contain source selection information upon completion

Summary of the scope of work under the ASSESS procurement

The ASSESS Performance Work Statement (PWS) includes Core Contract Management and Administration Requirements and an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Technical component. The requirements include support of scientific research; engineering design, analysis, and development; technology readiness level (TRL) advancement of work associated with evolving NASA missions; implementation of technology programs; test implementation and operations; systems analysis and conceptual design; and program/project management support.

Core requirements include:

(1) Contract Management and Administration - ensures that the requirements are effectively managed and implemented to support all activities covered in the PWS. The required services include: Contract Reporting, Quality Management, Safety and Health Adherence, IT Security Adherence, and Records Management.

The IDIQ component includes the following technical disciplines for flight regimes including Hypersonic, Supersonic, Subsonic, Rotocraft, and Uncrewed Aerial Systems:

(1) Aerodynamics – Scope of work includes computational and experimental fluid dynamics in support of flight vehicle concept development and analysis. This work includes Development, validation, optimization, and application of new engineering-level and CFD algorithms and tools, as well as the development of new experimental techniques and measurement systems for the testing and collection of quantifiable data for test articles in a full range of wind streams.

(2) Aerothermodynamics – Scope of work includes computational and experimental aerothermodynamics in support of vehicle and mission studies, vehicle performance and feasibility trades, and design activities that rely on aerothermal environment modeling. The work includes the development and application of CFD and shock layer radiation codes, studies of real gas physics in hypersonic, reacting flows, development and implementation of new physical models into modern CFD and shock layer radiation codes, and in the planning and implementation of flight experiments for aerothermodynamic research. Experimental efforts are conducted to investigate fundamental hypersonic flow phenomena including turbulent transition and shockwave radiation.

(3) Aeroacoustics - Scope of work includes research to understand and control noise generated from flight vehicles as well as its effects on aircraft, rotorcraft, and spacecraft structures, and on communities. The work involves theoretical, analytical, computational, and experimental acoustics research, including both fundamental as well as applied research that includes development and validation of analytical models and tools, as well as research aimed at understanding, predicting, and controlling/reducing the noise of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The requirements also involves the development and application of computational modeling and simulation tools for the prediction of aeroacoustic environments

(4) Machine Learning – Scope of work includes the creation of fast-running and highly-accurate surrogate models to take the place of the high-fidelity CFD simulations in design and optimization environments through the use of machine learning.

(5) Materials Design/Manufacturing/Test/Evaluation Development and Implementation - Scope of work includes work ranging from basic research and technology development of advanced materials and materials analysis tools covering TRLs from 1 to 6, to the actual mission implementation of materials and tools, increasing technologies from TRL 6 to 9 and addressing material sustainability.

(6) Systems Analysis, Engineering, Design and Development - Scope of work includes development and application of technologies and capabilities to analyze, design, develop, test, evaluate, manufacture, and operate advanced test and flight vehicles and systems. The work will include all phases of vehicle development from early conceptual and preliminary designs, and, in some cases as required, through detailed design, qualification and acceptance, to final certification, systems production and operations.

(7) Structures Analysis - Scope of work includes structural mechanics, structural dynamics, durability, damage tolerance and reliability, computational mechanics, adaptive structures, and structural testing.

(8) Engineering Risk Analysis - Scope of work includes the development and application of tools and methods to perform reliability assessments and risk simulations for flight systems and for high-risk events such as asteroid threats.

(9) System Integration – Scope of work includes development and application of integrated computational models and simulations to meet evolving NASA mission objectives with respect to aircraft and spaceflight systems.

(10) Project Management Support – Scope of work includes project development, project implementation, and project tracking support.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE

Contract Information

Contractor Name:

Contract Name:

Contract Number:

Agency/Company / Organization Name:

Point of Contact Name and Title/Position:

Point of Contact Email:

Point of Contact Phone:

General Contract Information Please provide the following information about this contract and the contractor’s role:

1. Provide a brief description of services provided by the contractor under this contract. Of the ten areas listed in the summary on pages 2 and 3, please specifically list the requirement areas (i.e., areas 1-10) which were/are performed under your contract. Additional detail describing specific areas of performance within each of the 10 areas is encouraged.

2. Type of Contract

3. Method of Competition

Competitive (provide description—e.g., Full and Open, Small Business Set-Aside, etc.)

4. Period of Performance (including options/ extensions):

From:

To:

5. Was the contractor the Prime or Sub?

6. If the contract involved task orders, then provide the average number of task orders (including mods) per year.

7. Total Contract Value (including all options): $

8. Briefly describe any change(s) from original contract value (including cost overruns):

9. Was there a cost overrun? ( ) Yes ( ) No

If yes, please explain (please address any overruns in direct and indirect costs, such as increases in overhead rates, and their impact on overall cost performance):

Please use the following adjectival ratings to respond to the questions on the following pages. Please select one rating per statement, using the following definitions and provide supporting information to further explain any rating, as well as in response to the more detailed questions.

Definition of Ratings

Excellent (E) Performance was/is of exceptional merit. It indicates exemplary performance in a timely, efficient, and economical manner and very minor (if any) problems with no adverse effect on overall performance.

Fair (F) Performance met/meets or slightly exceeds minimum acceptable standards. Adequate results were achieved and there are/were reportable problems with identifiable, but not substantial effects on overall performance.

Poor (P) Performance did not/does not meet minimum acceptable standards in one or more areas. Remedial action is/was required in one or more areas. Performance problems occurred in one or more areas which adversely affected overall performance.

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

Please evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract for the specific services, scope or functions listed below. Please ensure that the rating is consistent with the Definition of Ratings provided above. Please provide supporting information to further explain the selected rating.

PERFORMANCE RATING

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1. Evaluate the contractor’s record of safety and environmental compliance on the contract.

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2. Evaluate the contractor’s management of multiple, concurrent, and complex tasks, including management and negotiation of task orders and any modifications.

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3. Evaluate the contractor’s record in recruitment, training and retention of employees with the appropriate skills and expertise for contract and task order performance.

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4. Evaluate the contractor’s management and resolution of contract performance problems, as well as performance monitoring techniques used to track and report to the government.

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14. Describe any serious contract performance problems (e.g., termination for default, regulatory violations) resulting from contractor’s performance.

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