Sources Sought - QandA.pdf

Artemis Crew Transportation Vehicle Sources Sought: NNK21ZES001L Q&A

Q: “GVWR of Airstream AstroVan chassis? Is it possible to get a picture of the door sticker/tag?”

A: If the Government determines to repair/refurbish the current 1983 Astrovan, pictures will be provided in the solicitation.

Q: “Any GVWR limit to a new Artemis CTV? Assuming stay under 26K lbs. so that a CDL is not required?”

A: New Artemis CTV should remain under 26,000 lbs. GVWR to prevent needing a CDL license to drive it.

Q: “Estimated distance of round trip from the Neil Armstrong O&C to Launch Pad and back to the Neil

Armstrong O&C? Nine (9) miles each way, 18 miles round trip? Will the Artemis CTV ever be driven farther or longer than that?”

A: Trip from the Neil Armstrong O&C to Launch Pad is 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip. No current plans to drive the Artemis CTV longer than that except maybe for maintenance/repair in Titusville or Merritt Island, if required.

Q: “Total time (min/hours) Artemis CTV will be used for each trip? Assuming A/C units will be running prior to crew members getting on board?”

A: The vehicle will need a maximum charge duration of 8 hours. The vehicle will need to run AC or heat prior to and during crew transport as well as supply power via the 110V outlets. Further operations definition will be supplied as part of the upcoming solicitation.

Q: “If the new Artemis CTV is battery-electric, will the Artemis CTV make more than one trip without a chance of recharging?”

A: The Artemis CTV should have enough power to support 30 miles round trip and up to 8 hours without having to be recharged. Further operations definition will be supplied as part of the upcoming solicitation.

Q: “Can you provide a mass estimate for the equipment bags and other cargo?”

A: Total weight of equipment to be brought onboard the Artemis CTV for transport of flight crew is planned to be ~400 pounds.

Q: “Does any of the equipment or cargo need to be accessible by any passengers while the vehicle is in motion?”

A: Yes, equipment will need to be accessible during transport.

Q: “Is it preferable to have the 2 cubic feet per passenger miscellaneous storage all in one space, distributed near each passenger seat, or other configuration?”

A: Cooling units and electrical outlets need to be located near each astronaut for use. Other miscellaneous storage would be preferrable to be near each passenger, but not required.

Q: “Will restraint system updates need to be made to the Airstream vehicle in the repair/refurbishment option to comply with current NHTSA requirements?”

A: Yes, all options shall comply with NHTSA requirements.

Q: “Does any equipment functionality interfere with conventional restraint systems?”

A: No, normal seat belt restraints will work just fine.

Q: “Can you provide a description of the function of the equipment during transport operations?”

A: Cooling units are connected to power and connected to each Flight Crew member to cool them during transport. Additional equipment in bags are gloves, helmets, personal effects, etc. that are carried with them and installed when they’re inside the launch vehicle at the Launch Pad.

Artemis Crew Transportation Vehicle Sources Sought: NNK21ZES001L Q&A

Q: “Does NASA have a preferred ingress/egress location?”

A: Preferred ingress/egress location would be through a door on the vehicle exterior. Location of the door is negotiable based on vendor design.

Additional Information:

As part of the response, the Government is requesting Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROM) be included. The Government shall treat such contractor's input as "market research" type information for the program office's subject matter experts to use. Ideal ROMs will include estimated hours; duration, in months, to complete the requirement;

and total estimated costs.