HQ085021R0001 Attachment 2 - Proposal Instructions.pdf

Solicitation HQ085021R0001 Attachment 2

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

TRANCHE 0 (T0) LAUNCH SERVICES

4 October 2020

The Offeror shall propose launch services to include early integration studies, a specific Launch Vehicle (LV) and mission plans to deliver the Space Development Agency (SDA) T0 Tracking and Transport Satellite Vehicles (SVs) to the required orbits via three volumes. Specific volume contents and associated page limits are detailed below.

• Volume I – Schedule and Technical/Technical Risk shall contain a detailed description of the Offeror’s proposed technical solution to SDA’s launch requirements and their schedule to deliver the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapters (ESPAs), SV separation systems, and SVs to orbit.

• Volume II – Price and Rationale shall contain the Offeror’s Firm Fixed Price and all associated details. This volume shall also include the Offeror’s Small Business Utilization Plan and/or Small Business Participation Commitment Document.

• Volume III – Experience and Past Performance shall contain up to five (5) significant recent (within the last three (3) years), relevant examples of similar or related work.

In some cases, appendices and supplements that do not count against page limits are allowed.

SDA requests these as references that may be used to clarify material in the primary three volumes.

SDA requests Offerors submit all unclassified content electronically. Proposals received after 1600 ET on 5 November 2020 will be considered late and will not be evaluated. Offerors whose proposals are considered late will be so informed by the contracting officer and their proposals deleted without any files being opened or read. Classified Appendices, Attachments and/or Volumes may be submitted if required following advance notification to SDA of their pending submittal. Classified submittals may be delivered electronically or via hard copy.

Electronic submission instructions:

All Volumes along with any Appendices or Attachments should be submitted only in .pdf format and must be submitted independently by file as SDA will not accept .zip files. Files are limited to twenty (20) megabytes (MB) each. All electronic submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 1600 5 November 2020. Offerors should submit one (1) copy of each unclassified Volume and Appendices and/or Attachments to be used for any and all printing or official copy retention. Offerors are free to request read receipts for each email sent.

1. Unclassified Information may be emailed to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-mailto:osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil. Files larger than 20 MB should be sent via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). Offerors submitting via DoD SAFE must send an email to the address above notifying SDA of this submission method NO LATER THAN 1600 ET on 5 November 2020.

2. Confidential and Secret information may be emailed to OSD.SDA.Proposals@mail.smil.mil. Offerors submitting Confidential and/or Secret information must send an unclassified email to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil. notifying SDA of this submission method NO LATER THAN 1600 EDT on 5 November 2020.

3. Top Secret Information may be emailed to SDA.Proposals@osdj.ic.gov. Offerors submitting Top Secret information must send an unclassified email to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil notifying SDA of this submission method NO LATER THAN 1600 EDT on 5 November 2020.

Hard copy submission instructions:

Hard copy submissions shall only be used by Offerors who are submitting classified information and who do not have access to the electronic submission methods mentioned above. Hard copy classified submissions shall be delivered with inner envelope sealed and addressed to SDA, ATTN: Mr. Chris Glista, with reference to the Request for Proposal (RFP) number, and conspicuously marked with the appropriate classification level. The outer envelope shall be sealed with NO RFP identification or classification and only addressed to SDA SECURITY, ATTN: Mr. Denver Best. If delivering hard copy submissions, then Offerors should submit one

(1) copy of each Volume and Appendices and/or Attachments to be used for any and all printing or official copy retention requirements and one (1) additional copy of each Volume and Appendices and/or Attachments. Offerors submitting hard copy classified information must send an unclassified email to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil notifying SDA of this submission method NO LATER THAN 1200 ET in order to coordinate receipt of the submission. Hard copy submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 1600 EDT on 5 November 2020.

1. Confidential and Secret information may be hand-carried or mailed, in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M, to 3015 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1066, Washington, DC 20301.

Hand-carried delivery shall have arrival time of delivery coordinated by contacting R&E Security at 703-695-3717.

2. Top Secret Information must be hand-carried to Room 5B1066 with arrival time coordinated, as stated above. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) must be marked, managed and transmitted in accordance with DoDM 5105.21, Volumes 1-3.

The font in normal text for all volumes shall be no smaller than Times New Roman 12 pt., while mailto:osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil mailto:OSD.SDA.Proposals@mail.smil.mil mailto:osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil mailto:osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil mailto:SDA.Proposals@osdj.ic.gov mailto:osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil text in figures and tables shall be no smaller than Times New Roman 10 pt. All margins (top, bottom, left, and right) shall be no smaller than one inch. All pdf pages formatted larger than 8.5 inches X 11 inches shall be counted as two pages. Note: Nonconforming proposals may be rejected without review.

SDA requests all offerors to submit questions concerning this RFP NLT 7 calendar days after posting this solicitation. Questions will be submitted via e-mail to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085021r0001@mail.mil. Each submitted question should clearly identify the associated location within the RFP (ex. Attachment #, Volume #, page #, etc.). Questions received after this deadline may not be accepted. The Government will review the questions and post responses prior to proposal deadline. The Government will determine if an amendment is required or deadline extension.

The Government is purchasing the following:

Commercial launch services to deliver twenty-eight (28) SVs to two (2) separate orbits. The Offeror shall provide a launch solution that includes early integration studies, the LV, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapters (ESPA), and the separation/deployment system for each SV for each launch. It is important to highlight that the major evaluation factor for this RFP is the ability to deliver these launch services at low cost using commercial practices.

Use of Non-Government Advisors

Offerors are advised that technical and price data submitted to the Government in response to this solicitation may be released to non-Government advisors that have signed non-disclosure agreements for review and analysis. Any objection to release shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of RFP issuance and shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. The detailed statement shall identify the specific portions of the proposal the Offeror objects to disclosure to non-Government advisors.

Volume I –Schedule and Technical/Technical Risk (NTE 35 Pages)

1. Executive Summary

The Offeror shall present their proposed solution concept for the T0 launch services including their team construct and expected contributions by each team member. The Executive Summary should include an Operational Viewpoint (OV)-1 or equivalent high-level overview of the proposed LV and launch operations. Integrated into this graphical representation shall be a high-level roll-up of the Offeror’s milestone-driven Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for launch services, culminating in delivering the SVs to orbit per SDA’s schedule requirements. The overview shall also include the Offeror’s plan for providing the ESPAs, the number of ESPAs required per launch, and the separation/deployment system for each SV. A detailed IMS in both native and pdf formats may be included as an appendix and will not count against the page limit.

The offeror may assume an estimated authority to proceed date of 4 January 2021. Estimated SV delivery date to launch integration facility is 31 July 2022.

2. Early Integration Studies The Offeror shall describe its study plan to conduct analyses in coordination with SDA’s SV providers and MSE&I contractor to integrate and launch the Tranche 0 constellation with the Offeror’s proposed launch vehicle. The plan shall define activities and schedule to coordinate LV interfaces, launch vehicle environments, launch operations activities, and provide full spectrum LV support as needed. The plan must identify all analyses and assessments to be conducted, including but not limited to Coupled Loads Analysis, Mission Design and Trajectory Analysis, Dynamic Environment Analysis, Launch Operations Analysis, Post Separation Analysis, etc.

3. Mission Planning

The Offeror shall describe its mission plan for SV delivery into the two (2) required orbits, the number of launches required to fully populate the constellation, the number of SVs per launch, and the timeline to do so based on nominal, as-scheduled arrival of the SVs at the launch facility.

The details of the required orbital elements are listed in Attachment 1 – Tranche 0 Launch Services Statement of Work (SOW), Section 2.5 (Launch Performance).

The Offeror shall provide a launch system and mission plan(s) that accommodates the following:

• 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)

Reference Attachment 4 – Tranche 0 Launch Services SV Planning Info for additional SV information.

The Offeror shall describe the analysis and methodology it used to calculate the mass-to-orbit capability. The analysis and methodology should be based on either demonstrated flight performance or engineering data. The Offeror should state the launch origination point (e.g., Eastern Range, Western Range, or other location) used for its calculation.

SDA is interested in options for reducing cost if it does not delay schedule. If there is a single-launch option that allows the SVs to be delivered to 2 different planes, possibly with lower RAAN separation, the Offeror should feel free to detail it in their response.

4. Launch Vehicle Overview

The Offeror shall present an overview of the LV, including but not limited to: a detailed description of each LV stage, lift capability for the required SDA orbits, payload fairing internal configuration with ESPA and SV placements, and LV configuration showing all major components. In addition, the Offeror shall include a description of its intended launch facility as well as its SV processing facility. This section shall also include an overview of the launch Concept of Operations (CONOPS). A Master Equipment List (not to exceed five (5) pages) with LV Technical Readiness Level, Manufacturing Readiness Level, or other flight heritage shall be included as an appendix and will not count against the page limit. Further, for all launches of this system/class, the Offeror shall include a detailed description of the LV flight heritage: where and how many have flown; the SV masses delivered to orbits similar to SDA’s required orbit; the types and frequency of experienced anomalies and their solutions; and the number and types of customers that have purchased the LV. For launch systems in development, the Offeror must provide the technical maturation and risk reduction plans prior to launch of Tranche 0 SVs.

5. SV Integration and Separation and Deployment Systems

The Offeror shall present their ESPA architecture and deployment/separation systems design for the Tranche 0 constellation. The Offeror shall include, but not be limited to, a discussion of the ESPA hardware, the number of ESPAs required, and the potential number and orientation of SVs on each ESPA. As the Government understands that the SV designs are not yet completely known, the Offeror shall present its plan for engaging with the SV providers to gather the SV design interface data and how that data will be used to select the appropriate separation systems.

Previously published commercial data sheets (not to exceed four (4) pages each) submitted to other customers as part of ESPA and separation systems delivery may be attached as Appendices to this section and will not count against the page limit.

6. Launch Facility and SV Processing Facility

The Offeror shall describe the launch facility, to include the location and specific launch pad.

The Offeror shall also describe its SV processing facility and associated SV support equipment, including the processing and integration operations supported and any specific equipment the SV contractors and/or the Government should provide.

7. Launch Operations

The Offeror shall provide an overview of its launch facility LV assembly, test, and integration activities, as well as its plan for SV-LV integration tasks at the launch facility. Further, the overview shall include the Offeror’s plan for managing receipt, storage (as required), and physical protection (from environmental elements, dust, accidental damage, etc.) of the SVs at the launch facility. The Offeror shall also describe how it shall keep the Government informed of progress via technical interchange meetings and its Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

8. Security

The Offeror shall provide any proposed solution(s) within their proposal to security requirements unique to this program to the Government. Deadlines for these proposed solutions will be specified by the Government at the Integration Kick-off Review. Common program security requirements include, but are not limited to: operational security (OPSEC) contracting/sub-contracting plans; foreign participation or materials utilization plans, manufacturing and integration plans; range utilization and support plans (air, sea, land, space, and cyber); data dissemination plans; asset transportation plans; classified test activity plans; disaster recovery plans; classified materials / asset disposition plans, and public affairs / communications plans.

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.

9. Program Management, Systems Engineering and Mission Assurance

The Offeror shall describe the program management and systems engineering approach and processes to be applied to the T0 launch services. The Offeror shall thoroughly discuss the approach to plan for LV hardware procurement, assembly, test, and launch operations, to include ESPA and SV separation system procurement and SV integration activities. The Offeror shall also describe the commercial mission assurance approach and quality programs, and include a discussion of relevant standards and certifications and what sustaining engineering processes, tools and approaches will be applied to launch services as part of the Offeror’s approach. The Offeror shall describe the proposed team that each organization brings to the effort, discuss the management team and approach, and include a list of the primary risks on the project, the planned mitigations, and the approach for managing risks throughout the life cycle.

The Offeror shall present the milestone-driven Integrated Master Schedule designed to meet the Government’s objective to have SVs delivered to orbit per SDA’s requirements. The Offeror shall identify program milestones to include entry criteria, key accomplishments and exit criteria for each milestone. If the milestones proposed correspond to payments anticipated by the Offeror, this volume should so state and link (electronically if possible) to the appropriate section in Volume II – Price and Rationale so that the justification for the performance based payment appears in Volume I and the payment amount, terms, conditions and Government acceptance criteria for payment appears in Volume II. At least two (2) of the pages should be a separable, standalone detailed Gantt chart (or similar) clearly presenting the Offeror’s milestone-driven Integrated Master Schedule to include dependencies, critical path activities, long-lead hardware, EPS and SV separation system procurements, assumed Government or Subcontractor hardware, software or information deliveries, tests, demonstrations, reviews, SV integration tasks, deliverables listed in Attachment 5, and any other key activities in the Offeror’s proposed program. The Offeror shall also assess and highlight any key schedule risks and provide preliminary response plans for identified risks. Offerors shall submit their full Integrated Master Schedule in both pdf and native format as separate stand-alone files for examination by SDA.

These stand-alone files will not count against the Volume I page limit.

Volume II – Price and Rationale (No page limit)

The Government requests the following information to assist in its determination of Price Reasonableness (see Tranche 0 Launch Services Evaluation Factors for Award, Attachment 3).

1. Executive Summary and Pricing Rationale

The Offeror shall detail their pricing assumptions and rationale that guided their firm fixed price (FFP) submission. SDA needs to understand what the Offeror has assumed in building their final price so that any discussions deemed of value can be conducted. Discuss any constraints on the Government such as time to review and/or approve contractual documentation, constraints on mission partners such as time to receive needed data or information, etc.

2. Payment Plan

In this volume Offerors shall propose a payment schedule comprised of performance-based milestones as part of the price volume. Please reference Attachment 6 – Tranche 0 Launch Services Notional Payment Plan. The percentages within Attachment 6 reflect the Government’s anticipated funding profile for this effort and recommended performance milestones. Offerors may adjust the notional payment plan to support their technical approach and the number of proposed launches in order to complete the requirements listed in Attachment 1 – SOW. Offerors should also reference deliverables found in Attachment 5 – Tranche 0 Launch Services Deliverables List and incorporate these items within the proposed schedule and Attachment 6.

3. Price Proposal

The SDA requests the Contractor provide the total price for delivering the T0 SVs to orbit. The price should include all tasks required to place SVs into the required orbits, to include early integration studies, the LV(s), all LV operations, SV separation systems, SV integration, and upper stage deorbit.

A. Supporting Pricing Data:

1) Provide the total price and elements of price broken down by milestone, including a summary of projected funding requirements by month to enable fiscal and milestone payment planning

2) Milestones - For this effort, those portions partitioned for milestone payments should be identified clearly with rationale for their selection, dollar amount per milestone payment, and percentage of total contract price proposed for that milestone payment.

This information will be used by the Government to evaluate the reasonableness of and risks associated with the proposed technical solution, schedule, and cost.

B. Small Business Utilization Plan / Small Business Participation Commitment Document

Offerors shall submit a Small Business Utilization Plan and/or Small Business Participation Commitment Document detailing their anticipated small business inclusion for this procurement to include selection, integration and evaluation processes. While the SDA will not mandate specific percentage goals by individual small business type, Offerors must meet the minimum quantitative requirement of small business participation which is five percent (5) of the total proposed contract value (to include options). Offerors shall detail planned small business contribution by type (Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned, Service Disabled, etc.) and by type of work expected to be performed (administrative, engineering, assembly, test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, etc.).

Volume III – Experience and Past Performance (NTE 25 Pages)

1. Executive Summary

The Offeror should introduce the current and past performance citations that are included in this volume. Citations may include delivery on orbit or LV development programs for Government, commercial, or private investment. The Offeror should clearly state why they have chosen the efforts they believe best proves their ability to deliver launch services for the SDA SVs. Each citation should provide specific, measurable validation of the Offeror’s rationale and document successful current and past performance directly relevant to the current solicitation. The SDA expects direct correlation between the current and past performance citations submitted.

Significant disconnects between the efforts cited could be grounds for elimination from further consideration for award.

2. Recent and Relevant Past Performance

For up to five (5) separate efforts by the prime, the Offeror shall describe the LV development program(s) or each mission by providing the following details as applicable:

(a) Mission name

(b) Launch Vehicle type and configuration

(c) Mission date

(d) Target orbit (perigee/apogee/inclination)

(e) Achieved orbit (perigee/apogee/inclination)

(f) Anomalies

(g) Reference contract number

(h) Payload/ESPA used