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Statement of Work

Systems Technology Inc. (STI), suggested procurement source, has developed the a unique training course for Handling Qualities that will provide the knowledge to design and analyze Powered Fight Vehicles (i.e., rockets). This knowledge was obtained from STI’s exclusive work with the Military. The Handling Qualities training class is vitally important to the work that MSFC is performing in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) & Human Landing Systems (HLS) programs. For SLS, we are performing the Manual Steering design & certification for man-rated flight for the Artemis IV mission. For HLS, we will guide and oversee the prime contractors in implementing this manual steering capability for astronauts to successfully land human rated rovers on the moon. Manual Steering for Astronauts is a new capability recently mandated by the Space Launch System Chief Engineer. Furthermore, it will be the first time in human space flight history that Astronauts will be given the capability to steer (augment the autopilot) during the ascent powered phase of flight. STI is to provide a 2 day course to teach the requisite knowledge to allow MSFC to obtain the requisite knowledge.

Without proper training from these leading experts, the SLS & HLS programs have significant risk to loss of life, loss of mission, delays in schedules, and billions of dollars of lost assets. It is vital that MSFC EV40 is properly trained by the leading experts in this critical and uniquely military based technology.