Systems Analysis and Concepts Development Presentation.pdf

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This special notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center provides an update on its acquisition strategy for research, science, and engineering services contracts. The agency plans to issue a request for proposal incorporating all such services into two core contract line items, one for research and engineering and one for science. NASA will award either one contract covering all services or two separate contracts aligned respectively to the research/engineering and science contract line items. The solicitation is expected to be released in January 2022 with proposals due in March and an award by January 2023, following an 80-day phase-in period. The notice invites participation in an August 2021 industry forum and requests feedback on the acquisition strategy, procurement recommendations including consideration of small business set-asides and cost-type contracts, and opportunities to increase off-site and remote work as well as diversity and inclusion. Responses are requested by August 11, 2021.

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Presentation to Acquisition Strategy Team (AST) Industry and Academia Forum

Adam L. Cowling Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate

August 25, 2021

Systems Analysis and Concepts (SACD) Overview

• Vision To be recognized as the preeminent systems analysis provider for NASA.

• Mission Influence future NASA missions by providing analysis, concepts, tools, & technology assessments to inform decisions across the full spectrum of aeronautics and space systems and portfolios.

• Definition Systems Analysis is an integration, analysis, or conceptual design process utilizing a variable fidelity analysis methodology in determining an overall definition, feasibility, affordability, performance, or system requirement of an Architecture, Vehicle, or Operational concept within a physics-based multi-disciplinary environment.

Systems Analysis and Concepts (SACD) Overview

• 3 Branch Organizations (incl. Dir. Office) – (115 CS, 40+ Contractors) Vehicle Analysis Branch (E401, CS-37, Contractor-1)

Multifidelity conceptual design/systems analysis of space exploration vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and launch vehicles

Technology assessment, synergies, and maturation Identify and explore trade space, systems performance, system requirements, and research objectives Space Mission Analysis Branch (E402, CS-40, Contractor-24)

Strategic analysis and decision analysis for space missions Concept design, analysis and assessment of compaigns, integrated architectures, missions/flights, and vehicles Technology assessment to characterize technology and capability needs vs. state-of-the-art

Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (E403, CS-32, Contractor-10) Advanced air transportation concepts design and systems analysis Aeronautics research strategic planning Development of enhanced design and analysis methods

SACD Contractor Support

• Systems Analysis and Concepts Development – (25+ TDN’s FY21)

• Discipline 12 involves studies to enable informed technical, programmatic and budgetary decisions. This work requires proficiency in the development of systems analysis products including, but not limited to:

System concepts and requirements; mission architectures; system integration; campaign analysis; mission analysis;

Vehicle analysis and design; system and technology trades; life cycle analyses (cost, reliability, operations, affordability, risk); configuration design, layout and packaging;

Aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics; thermal analysis and thermal protection systems;

structures; propulsion systems; trajectory/flight mechanics; stability and control; emissions, noise;

Extra-vehicular activities; avionics; software systems; communications; environmental control life support systems; and tools and methods.

The facilities include, but are not limited to, the Advanced Concepts Laboratory, Integrated Design Center, and computer laboratories.

TEAMS 3 (Discipline 12)

• SACD continues to acquire excellent contractor support oAcross all technical, administrative, and IT system administration support areas o Technical task ratings have routinely been rated as Very Good/Exceptional Across all Aeronautics, Exploration, and Space Technology portfolios areas

Average about 30+ Technical Direction Notices (TEAMS3 TDN’s) during the FY

CS Task Leads provide exceptional impact statements (CPARS, Phased Award fee periods)

• Technical contractor personnel earn lead responsibilities within Branches

• Contractor knowledge/skillsets are valued (CS Hiring opportunities)

• SACD will continue to engage with the LaRC Contractor support community

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