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Responses to Comments and Clarifications RFP 10-99-0021 - Revision N Amendment 1

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Reference Document Page Section No. Comment / Clarification NASA Response

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Para 10.3

Since the paper and electronic copy of the proposal will likely not arrive at the same time, which one is considered the official delivery? Or do both have to arrive before the delivery is considered complete?

The hard copy marked “Original” per paragraph 10.3 (A) is the official copy that will be used to determine timeliness of proposal receipt. It is NASA's desire the hard copy and electronic copy arrive prior to the date and time specified in the

RFP.

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Para 10.3

When would you like to receive the electronic file? At the time we take the hard copies to FedEx or do we need to try and time the two deliveries to be close together?

The hard copy marked “Original” per paragraph 10.3 (A) is the official copy that will be used to determine timeliness of proposal receipt. It is NASA's desire the hard copy and electronic copy arrive prior to the date and time specified in the

RFP.

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Would NASA consider establishing a CLIN under the contract specifically for certification activities? Is there contractual vehicle, other than NLS-II, that launch service providers can obtain launch vehicle certification under?

In accordance with RFP Section C (Terms and Conditions), Clause 3.2 (Certification Criteria), Paragraph D, “NASA shall not bear any cost associated with the development of any LSC documentation required for the certification of a common launch vehicle configuration.” Based on the preceding, all costs associated with obtaining launch vehicle certification are the responsibility of the Offeror/Contractor and there is no CLIN or contract vehicle for obtaining launch vehicle certification as required under Section C Clause 3.0 (Launch Vehicle

Certification).

Responses to Comments and Clarifications RFP 10-99-0021 - Revision N Amendment 1

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Reference Document Page Section No. Comment / Clarification NASA Response

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Can NASA provide a projected manifest of missions (including launch year) that would possibly be solicited and awarded as LSTOs through the 2025 ordering period? We recognize that any provided missions and their timeframes are not guaranteed and subject to change over time, but this information would aid offerors in understanding the potential future scope of work under NLS II to inform their technical, management, and pricing approaches.

See attached information

NLS II Projected Mission Model 2021-2025

NASA Launch Services II (NLS II)

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For the purposes of assessing launch service needs for the NLS II Contract, NASA is considering the following mission model for its future launch service requirements. The mission model listed below is for planning purposes only, and is subject to change.

Launch Vehicle Class

Projected Number of Missions by Launch Year

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Small1 0 1 0 0 1

Medium2 1 1 0 2 1

Intermediate3 2 1 2 1 2

1 Small Class typically encompasses the following performance range:

Up to 1335 kg to 28.5 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 915 kg to 90 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 445 kg to C3 = -2 (Lunar)

Up to 425 kg to C3 = 0 (Earth Escape)

Up to 325 kg to C3 = 12 (Mars)

2 Medium Class typically encompasses the following performance range:

Up to 5185 kg to 28.5 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 3305 kg to 90 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 1870 kg to C3 = -2 (Lunar)

Up to 2010 kg to C3 = 0 (Earth Escape)

Up to 1240 kg to C3 = 12 (Mars)

3 Intermediate Class typically encompasses the following performance range:

Up to 23180 kg to 28.5 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 21405 kg to 90 deg inclination (600km)

Up to 9615 kg to C3 = -2 (Lunar)

Up to 9305 kg to C3 = 0 (Earth Escape)

Up to 7525 kg to C3 = 12 (Mars)