HQ085021R0001 Attachment 1 - Tranche 0 Launch Services SOW.pdf

Solicitation HQ085021R0001 Attachment 1

STATEMENT OF WORK

for

SDA Tranche 0 Launch Service 4 October 2020

Statement of Work

1.0 Introduction

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is responsible for orchestrating the Department of Defense’s future threat-driven space architecture and accelerating the development and fielding of new military space capabilities necessary to ensure our technological and military advantage in space for national defense. To achieve this mission, SDA will unify and integrate next-generation space capabilities to deliver the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA), a resilient military sensing and data transport capability via a proliferated space architecture primarily in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Tranche-0, or the warfighter immersion tranche, consists of 28 Transport and Tracking satellites providing periodic, regional sensing and data transport capabilities, including the capability to detect hypersonic glide vehicles and to disseminate time-sensitive targeting solutions over tactical data links.

2.0 Scope and Requirements

2.1 Scope

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is seeking launch services for twenty-eight (28) Satellite Vehicles (SVs) of two different types (Transport and Tracking) in two (2) circular 950 km near-polar orbits, with an inclination between 80-100 degrees. The SDA Tranche-0 SV manifest will be divided into two planes of fourteen (14) spacecraft each, with the planes separated by approximately 31 degrees RAAN. The Launch Services Contractor (LSC) shall provide a Delivery-On-Orbit (DOO) service and shall determine the number of launches needed to meet these requirements, with the first launch required in September 2022, and the entire constellation on orbit as close as possible to September 2022, but no later than 31 March 2023.

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the LSC requirements to provide launch services to the Government for the SDA SVs.

2.2 Objectives

The objectives of this launch services procurement are to:

a. Deliver the SDA SVs to the specified orbits

b. Incorporate best commercial and safety practices and regulations

c. Comply with all classification guidance, ITAR, and US launch policy and statutes, as required. LSC must be able to integrate and launch non-sight sensitive, classified components.

2.3 Planning

The LSC shall furnish all services to enable the SDA launch activities including, but not limited to: program management, early integration studies, mission integration, receiving shipment of satellite, launch site support, ground and flight system safety, and performance assurance.

The LSC shall complete an early integration study to enable coordination with the SV providers in preparing launch planning activities and provide the predicted launch vehicle environments to the SV providers. Potential mitigation approaches should be identified for any environments which exceed typical design levels.

The LSC shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary approval/licensing (i.e., Federal Aviation Administration) to successfully deliver the procured launch service. The LSC shall be responsible for all integration and range services necessary to successfully deliver the launch service. The LSC shall make all arrangements with the 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.

Government mission management personnel will attend relevant meetings and will provide technical support as needed outside the scope of the contract.

2.4 Program Management

The LSC shall perform program management tasks required to deliver SDA’s SVs to the defined orbit and satisfy mission requirements. These tasks shall include as a minimum:

a. Conduct periodic launch vehicle technical interchange meetings, to work through interface issues and provide evidence of launch vehicle progress towards launch readiness.

b. Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule reflecting LSC milestones and tasks necessary to deliver launch services.

c. Obtain all applicable licenses, permits, and approvals required by federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies; prepare 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.

d. The LSC shall provide a single point of contact (POC) to the Government for mission management. The LSC POC shall provide recurring status updates to the Government team reflecting progress on mission integration and launch operations.

2.5 Launch Performance

The first launch is required in September 2022. If additional launches are required, all launches shall be completed as close to September 2022 as possible, but not later than 31 March 2023.

The LSC shall also provide Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) rings as well as the individual satellite deployment/separation systems and shall perform the SV-to-Launch Vehicle (LV) integration efforts.

The SV parameters are as follows. Reference Attachment 4 – Tranche 0 Launch Services SV Planning Info for additional information.

• Twenty (20) Transport SVs at 200kg +/- 20kg each = 4,400kg max

• Four (4) Tracking SVs at 1,068kg +/-50kg each = 4,472kg max

• Four (4) Tracking SVs at 308kg +/- 15kg each = 1,292kg max

• Total maximum Tranche-0 mass-to-orbit = 10,164kg (not including mass of separation systems)

The LSC shall deploy the SDA satellites into orbits with the following characteristics:

• Apogee: 950km +/- 11.1km

• Perigee: 950km +/- 3.7km

• Inclination between 80-100deg +/- 0.05deg

• RAAN separation of 31 deg +/- 1deg (possibly lower RAAN separation, as negotiated)

The Government will not restrict the LSC from using any additional payload capacity for other purposes or clients, as long as the SDA schedule, orbital parameters, and security requirements are still met, contingent upon SDA approval.

The LSC shall perform launch vehicle planning, analysis, design, development, production, integration, and testing required to provide the launch service appropriate to transport the payload to the desired orbit.

2.6 Compliance Documents

51 U.S.C. § 50131(a) requires the Federal Government to acquire space transportation services from U.S.

commercial providers whenever such services are required in the course of its activities. To the maximum extent practicable, the Federal Government shall plan missions to accommodate the space transportation services of U.S. commercial providers. The National Space Transportation Policy (NSTP) provides that U.S.

Government payloads shall be launched on vehicles manufactured in the United States.

Consistent with these requirements, the SDA launch services are required to be provided by a U.S. commercial provider, using a launch vehicle manufactured in the United States. Proposers will be required to demonstrate that they have satisfied these requirements. The awarded contract will also require the LSC to continue to comply with 51 U.S.C. § 50131 and the NSTP.

The LSC shall comply with U.S. Government Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices, requiring deorbit of the launch vehicle upper stage within 25 years or less.

3.0 Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design

The LSC shall provide the predicted launch vehicle environments to the SDA SV Prime Contractors. Potential mitigation approaches should be identified for any environments which exceed LV and SV design levels based on inputs from the SV providers and predicted SV configurations relative to ESPA rings inside the payload fairing.

4.0 Development and Production

The LSC shall be responsible for manufacture, assembly, test and transport of the launch vehicle and all mission hardware to the launch site; the LSC shall provide all materials and equipment necessary for these tasks.

The LSC shall hold third party liability insurance based on a Maximum Probable Loss value as calculated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

5.0 Integration

The LSC shall integrate the SDA satellites, with the LSC-supplied deployment/separation mechanisms, onto the launch vehicle. The LSC shall coordinate with the SDA Prime Contractors to develop any required interface documents.

The Government will assume responsibility for services associated with processing of the SVs prior to integration with the launch vehicle and for all operational activities related to the SVs immediately following its separation from the launch vehicle on-orbit.

The LSC shall deliver a draft and final Interface Control Document (ICD) at specified dates proposed by the LSC.

6.0 Launch Preparation

The LSC shall perform the following tasks:

• The LSC shall identify and secure a launch site or range to meet the requirements of the launch service.

• The LSC shall provide details required to coordinate SV deliveries to the launch site.

• The LSC shall conduct a Launch Readiness Review (LRR), to provide evidence that the vehicle, range, and SVs are ready for each launch no later than L-1 day.

• The LSC shall provide a safe environment for SV storage prior to integration with the launch vehicle.

• The LSC shall coordinate with the Government and the SDA SV Contractors to ensure provisions during

SV transport and at the launch range are made to secure SVs that are classified SECRET. In addition, the LSC is to have, or be able to obtain, a SECRET facility clearance, with potential for TOP SECRET.

7.0 Launch Support

The LSC shall provide access for Government personnel at the launch site at all times requested by the government. Support should be consistent with the LSC’s day of launch available information, which may include access to real-time telemetry, voice communication channels, video and telephones, etc.

8.0 Government-Furnished Property/Equipment

The Government will provide twenty-eight (28) Tracking and Transport SVs NLT 30 days before launch. The Government will also provide Ground segment and mission operations support at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF), and other sites NLT 30 days before launch. The Government will not provide any other equipment.

9.0 Government-Furnished Information

The Government will provide the following information according to negotiated delivery schedule:

• SV environmental compliance data

• SV physical characteristics (masses, dimensions, etc.)

• Fuel volume and purity specifications for SV fueling operations at the launch facility as required

• Security requirements beyond the standard provided by the LSC’s commercial practices

• Specifications of the spacecraft-to-ESPA attachment fittings

• SV spectrum data for all Ka-band uplinks and downlinks

• All referenced and applicable SV compliance documentation

• SV models (e.g. Craig-Bampton) for use in coupled loads analyses

The Government will not provide any other information.

10.0 Security, Safety and Quality

The LSC shall establish, implement, and maintain risk management, safety, reliability, and quality assurance programs in accordance with their best commercial practices. SDA anticipates the selected performer will require access and safeguarding for the classified SECRET SDA satellites, with potential for TOP SECRET. SDA will issue a DD Form 254 attached as part of the contract award. As a result, the selected performer must have, or otherwise be able to obtain a SECRET Facility Clearance. Applicants will ensure all industrial and personnel security requirements are in place, and any Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) issues are mitigated prior to receipt of the satellite. Additional information regarding facility clearances and FOCI can be found at www.dsca.mil.

Non-U.S. organizations and/or individuals may participate to the extent that such participants comply with any necessary nondisclosure agreements, security regulations, export control laws, and other governing statutes applicable under the circumstances.

11.0 Additional Deliverables

The LSC shall produce and make the appropriate distribution of all deliverables that require review or approval by the Government. Items outlined in Attachment 5 – Tranche 0 Launch Services Deliverables List will be required as part of this procurement.