GVNVI DRDs.pdf

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Gulfstream V Nadir Viewport Installation Federal contract opportunity
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80AFRC26Q0002
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center

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This document is a List of Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs) for a NASA contract involving the installation of a Nadir viewport on a Gulfstream V aircraft (S/N 570). The DRDs specify 20 distinct deliverables required throughout the project lifecycle, each with defined preparation formats, submission requirements, and due dates referenced to Statement of Work (SOW) Section 12.0. All deliverables must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (Jenni Schnarr), the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (Paul Martinez), and the Alternate COTR (Matthew Berry) at their respective NASA email addresses. The project is dated January 28, 2026, with Paul Martinez identified as the Project Manager responsible for preparation and approval of all DRDs.

Early-phase deliverables due 15 days after contract award include the Project Milestone Schedule (DRD-1), Tool Control Plan (DRD-14), and Shoring Plan (DRD-15). Design and analysis deliverables include System Requirements Review/Preliminary Design Review (DRD-3), Critical Design Review (DRD-4), Analysis Plan (DRD-5), Finite Element Models (DRD-6), As-Built Drawing Package (DRD-7), and Analysis Reports (DRD-8). Quality assurance and certification deliverables encompass Verification & Validation Plan and Report (DRDs 10-11), Test Plans and Reports (DRD-12), Material Test Reports and Certifications (DRDs 17-18), Weight & Balance Report (DRD-19), and FAA Certification Package (DRD-20). Additional deliverables address operational documentation, structural integrity, and compliance tracking, including Structural Life Limit Report (DRD-9), Operations & Maintenance Manual Changes (DRD-13), and List of Deviations (DRD-16). Weekly Project Status Reports (DRD-2) must be submitted throughout contract performance to track technical progress and identify risks.

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List of Data Requirements Descriptions (DRD)

DRD No. Title of DRD No. Pages DRD-1 Project Milestone Schedule 1 DRD-2 Project Status Reports 1 DRD-3 System Requirements Review (SRR)/Preliminary

Design Review (PDR)

DRD-4 Critical Design Review (CDR) 1 DRD-5 Analysis Plan 1 DRD-6 Finite Element Models 1 DRD-7 As-Built Drawing Package 1 DRD-8 Analysis Reports 1 DRD-9 Structural Life Limit Report 1 DRD-10 Verification & Validation Plan 1 DRD-11 Verification & Validation Report 1 DRD-12 Test Plans and Reports 1 DRD-13 Operations & Maintenance Manual Change 1 DRD-14 Tool Control Plan 1 DRD-15 Shoring Plan 1 DRD-16 List of Deviations 1 DRD-17 Material Test Reports/Certifications 1 DRD-18 Certificates of Conformance & Manufacturer’s Test

Reports (MTRs)

DRD-19 Weight & Balance Report 1 DRD-20 FAA Certification Package 1

DATA REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

1. TITLE 2. NUMBER

Project Milestone Schedule DRD-1

3. USE 4. DATE

January 28, 2026 To provide an initial baseline schedule for the Nadir viewport project.

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

7. DUE DATE 8. REFERENCES

15 days after contract award SOW Section 4.0, 12.0

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Contractor Format – Microsoft Project or Equivalent

The Contractor shall provide a schedule to demonstrate their planning and ability to meet the following technical milestones/project events outlined in section 12.0

Submit Project Milestone Schedule to the following addresses:

(1) Contracting Officer, Jenni Schnarr, jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov

(2) Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Paul Martinez, paul.a.martinez@nasa.gov

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

1. TITLE 2. NUMBER

Project Status Reports DRD-2

3. USE 4. DATE

To track technical progress and identify issues associated with January 28, 2026 GV Nadir Viewport Installation.

5. PREPARED BY

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE 8. REFERENCES

Weekly after Contract Award

SOW Section 4.2, 4.4.1, 5.13

Regularly scheduled weekly status meetings (on-site or electronic) between Contractor and NASA project representatives.

Contractor Format - Microsoft Word or Equivalent

• Schedule Updates: Provide weekly updates highlighting changes to project schedule

• Problem Reports: Identify, track and discuss project risks

Submit Project Status Reports to the following addresses:

1. TITLE

System Requirements Review (SRR)/Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

2. NUMBER

DRD-3

3. USE

To track progress of modification design and requirements along with project schedule. To be conducted when approximately 10% of design is complete.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5.PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 4.4, 4.4.2, 5.0, 12.0

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the SRR/PDR are as follows:

Review of SOW requirements traceability to include but not limited to:

• Design completeness and feasibility

• Drawing maturity and completeness

• Analysis status

• Technical Risk Assessment

• Preliminary Verification and Validation Plan

• Fabrication Plan

• Modification Plan

• Project Cost and Schedule

• Identify, track and discuss project risks

Submit SRR/PDR to the following addresses:

Critical Design Review (CDR)

DRD-4

Provide assurance the design is mature enough to move into fabrication and modification. To be conducted when approximately 90% of design, analysis, and drawings are complete.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5.PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 4.4, 4.4.3, 5.0

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the CDR are as follows:

Review of SOW requirements traceability and readiness Design completeness and feasibility to include but not limited to:

• Design

• Drawings

• Analysis reports

• Technical Risk Assessment

• Verification and Validation Plan

• Fabrication Plan

• Modification Plan

• System integration

• Project Cost and Schedule

• Identify, track and discuss project risks

Submit CDR to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Analysis Plan

DRD-5

Provide analysis approach to satisfy NASA and FAA airworthiness requirements.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.5

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Analysis Plan are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide documentation in appropriate format: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, etc. This should encapsulate the analysis approach for all modifications to satisfy NASA and FAA airworthiness requirements.

Submit Analysis Plan to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Finite Element Models

DRD-6

Upon completion of the Nadir Viewport Installation a Final Data Package will be provided for government approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.5

(1) PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Finite Element Models are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide finite element models used for analysis of modification designs in their native format (Nastran bulk data files preferred) as part of the Final Data Package.

Submit Finite Element Models to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

As-Built Drawing Package

DRD-7

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.9

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the As-Built Drawing Package are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide a complete drawing package (piece part, assembly, component removal, and installation) containing all drawings required for the modification (mechanical, electrical, etc.) If the existing technical data can be used without revision (e.g. aircraft shoring plan), the Contractor shall revise the document effectively to include S/N 570. The Contractor shall deliver all drawings in either AutoCAD DXF/DWG format (preferred) or Adobe vector PDF (i.e. not bitmap) and all 3D CAD models in native and STEP formats.

Submit As-Built Drawing Package to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Analysis Reports

DRD-8

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.5

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Analysis Reports are as follows:

The Contractor shall perform all analyses necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable NASA and FAA airworthiness requirements, including but not limited to structural, aerodynamic, and damage tolerance analyses. These analyses shall be sufficient to support certification, approval, and continued operational safety of the aircraft.

The Contractor shall:

a) Utilize the approved Analysis Plan.

b) Prepare and deliver formal written analysis reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, inputs, results, margins, conclusions, and compliance findings for each analysis performed.

c) Utilize existing S/N 672 analyses, reports, models, and supporting data to the maximum extent practicable to reduce duplication of effort and ensure consistency with prior approved work.

Submit Analysis Reports to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Structural Life Limit Report

DRD-9

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.3

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Structural Life Limit Report are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide a written report demonstrating that all aircraft modifications do not negatively impact the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM’s) aircraft structural life limit, impact OEM specified maintenance procedures or normal flight operations for all phases of flight.

Submit Structural Life Limit Report to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Verification & Validation Plan

DRD-10

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 5.4.1

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.4.1

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Verification & Validation Plan are as follows:

The Contractor shall develop and submit a written Verification and Validation (V&V) Plan addressing all Section 5.0 requirements and associated acceptance criteria and shall perform all required V&V activities. The V&V Plan shall include a verification matrix identifying the verification method for each requirement (e.g., analysis, demonstration, inspection, or test) and shall encompass all V&V activities necessary to support FAA certification. The V&V Plan shall be submitted to NASA for approval prior to the commencement of any verification or validation activities.

The Contractor shall leverage existing S/N 672 reports, analyses, models, and related artifacts to the maximum extent practicable.

Submit Verification & Validation Plan to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Verification & Validation Report

DRD-11

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.4.2

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Verification & Validation Report are as follows:

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a written report documenting the results of all verification and validation activities. The Contractor shall leverage existing S/N 672 reports, analyses, models, and related documentation to the maximum extent practicable.

Submit Verification & Validation Report to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Test Plans and Reports

DRD-12

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.8

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Test Plans and Reports are as follows:

The Contractor shall develop, document, and submit comprehensive written ground test plans defining the scope, objectives, procedures, configurations, instrumentation, acceptance criteria, and data requirements necessary to verify compliance with applicable design requirements and to substantiate aircraft modifications.

The ground test plans shall address all systems, structures, and interfaces affected by the modification and shall be provided to NASA for review and approval prior to test execution.

The Contractor shall furnish, install, and remove all required ground test instrumentation, test equipment, and test fixtures necessary to safely and effectively conduct the ground tests. The Contractor shall perform all required ground testing to verify modification compliance, demonstrate functional and structural integrity, and ensure the continued operability of all aircraft systems disrupted or impacted by the modification. Ground testing shall include, as applicable, pressure testing, functional checks, leak checks, and other validation activities (e.g., ground pressure testing).

All test fixtures, tooling, and hardware fabricated specifically for the purpose of ground testing—including but not limited to machined window plates or equivalent structural test articles—shall be delivered to NASA as contract deliverables.

Submit Test Plans and Reports to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Operations & Maintenance Manual Change

DRD-13

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.10

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Operations & Maintenance Manual Change are as follows:

The Contractor shall develop and deliver revision change pages to all applicable aircraft operation and maintenance manuals impacted by the modification, including but not limited to the Aircraft Operating Manual, Maintenance Manual, Structural Repair Manual (as applicable), and the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC). The change pages shall clearly identify and document all aircraft structures, systems, components, and interfaces affected by the modification and shall be formatted for incorporation into the existing approved manuals.

The revisions shall include detailed inspection, servicing, and maintenance requirements necessary to ensure continued airworthiness of the modified aircraft. This shall include, as applicable, inspection intervals, inspection methods, access requirements, allowable limits, and corrective actions related to the modifications.

All documentation shall be developed in accordance with applicable NASA and FAA standards and shall support certification, approval, and long-term sustainment of the modified configuration.

Submit Operations & Maintenance Manual Change to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Tool Control Plan

DRD-14

To ensure the Contractor manages tools and hardware properly.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

15 days after contract award

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.2

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Tool Control Plan are as follows:

The Contractor shall develop and implement a NASA approved tool control plan that ensures the accuracy of tool inventories at specific intervals, contains a lost tool process, and prohibits aircraft from flying until all tools used on an aircraft have been accounted for. The tool control plan shall establish policy and responsibilities for implementing, maintaining, controlling, storing, replacing, and inventorying common hand tools. Plan shall include missing tool actions.

Submit Tool Control Plan to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Shoring Plan

DRD-15

To ensure the Contractor manages aircraft structural integrity during modifications.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

15 days after contract award

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.2

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive Shoring Plan that:

• Shoring and Support Requirements: Defines all aircraft shoring, supports, and fixtures needed to maintain structural integrity and prevent damage during the modification.

• Dimensional Monitoring Procedures: Describes methods for continuous monitoring of critical reference points, structural interfaces, and dimensional features throughout all modification phases.

• Measurement Details: Specifies measurement locations, tolerances, inspection intervals, and approved techniques to ensure the aircraft remains within allowable limits.

• Deviation Management: Establishes processes to document, evaluate, and address deviations outside established tolerances in coordination with NASA.

• Plan Updates: Reviews and revises the existing Shoring Plan (AAS-SSR-18-025, Rev. B) as necessary to reflect the modification’s configuration, scope, and sequencing; updates must be documented and submitted to NASA for approval prior to implementation.

• Implementation Documentation: Includes records of plan execution, monitoring data, and verification of compliance with shoring and dimensional requirements.

Submit Shoring Plan to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

List of Deviations

DRD-16

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.10

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

The Contractor shall identify, document, and provide NASA with a comprehensive list of all deviations from approved drawings, specifications, and technical data. For any major deviations—defined as deviations not permitted by the applicable OEM technical data or those that may impact structural strength, system performance, functionality, reliability, or other characteristics affecting airworthiness—the Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the NASA Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

No such major deviations shall be implemented without documented NASA approval, and all approved deviations shall be formally recorded and incorporated into the appropriate configuration and compliance documentation.

Submit List of Deviations to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Material Test Reports/Certifications

DRD-17

Ensure structural integrity of materials used for modifications.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.9

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Material Test Reports/Certifications are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide:

a) Prepare and deliver formal Material Test Reports to NASA upon completion of testing. Each report shall clearly identify the associated component part number(s), material specification, heat/lot number (as applicable), test methods used, and test results.

b) Deliver the as-tested material coupons to NASA. All coupons shall be properly bagged, tagged, and labeled to ensure full traceability to the tested material and associated component(s), including, at a minimum, the corresponding part number and test identification.

Submit Material Test Reports/Certifications to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Certificates of Conformance & Manufacturer’s Test Reports (MTRs)

2. NUMBER

DRD-18

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.8

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Certificates of Conformance & Manufacturer’s Test Reports (MTRs) are as follows:

The Contractor shall provide:

a) Manufacturer’s Test Reports (MTRs) for all raw materials used, as applicable. MTRs shall include, at a minimum, chemical composition analyses, mechanical property test results, heat treatment certification, and supporting documentation such as heat treat strip charts or equivalent records necessary to demonstrate material compliance.

b) Certificates of conformance for all hardware and for any third-party manufacturing, processing, or special processes performed, certifying compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

c) Provide shipping and receiving information of parts and materials.

d) Specification sheets for commercial-off-the-shelf items that are not MS, AN, NAS, NASM component testing.

Submit Certificates of Conformance & Manufacturer’s Test Reports (MTRs) to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

Weight & Balance Report

DRD-19

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.7.6

9. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Items required in the Weight & Balance Report are as follows:

The Contractor shall perform a complete aircraft weight and balance assessment in accordance with the procedures and requirements specified in the Gulfstream V (GV) Maintenance Manual. The assessment shall include determination of the aircraft’s empty weight, center of gravity, and all applicable loading configurations, including modifications or installed equipment. All measurements and calculations shall be accurately documented, and a formal weight and balance report shall be prepared and submitted to NASA, clearly identifying the configuration, date of measurement, and any deviations from standard conditions. The assessment shall ensure that the aircraft remains within approved weight and center of gravity limits for safe operation.

Submit Weight & Balance Report to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

FAA Certification Package

DRD-20

approval.

4. DATE

January 28, 2026

5. PREPARED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

6. APPROVED BY

Paul Martinez, Project Manager

7. DUE DATE

See SOW Section 12.0

8. REFERENCES

SOW Section 5.12

The Contractor shall ensure that all Repairs (Minor or Major) and Alterations (modifications) are performed in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification requirements as defined in 14 CFR. The certified configuration of the aircraft shall include the aluminum viewport pressure plugs described in Section 5.1.1.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide a complete FAA certification package that includes the following:

a) Aircraft Logbook Entry – A documented entry for return to service, including references to all repairs and alterations performed, the date of completion, and identification of the personnel performing or supervising the work.

b) FAA Form 337 Documentation – Completed FAA Form 337 for each repair and alteration, including all supporting information demonstrating compliance with FAA-approved methods and procedures.

c) FAA Form 8110 Compliance – Completed FAA Form 8110’s for all repairs and alterations, as required to document conformity and airworthiness determinations.

d) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) – Detailed ICA documentation for all repairs and alterations, clearly specifying inspection intervals, maintenance procedures, and any operational limitations necessary to ensure continued airworthiness of the modified aircraft.

All documentation shall be formatted, reviewed, and delivered in accordance with FAA requirements and accepted NASA standards, ensuring traceability, clarity, and full support for certification and regulatory approval.

Submit FAA Certification Package to the following addresses:

(3) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Matthew Berry, matthew.j.berry@nasa.gov

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