Srlv flight and payload integration services

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Mar 16, 2016 12:32 pmTrack Changes NASA/AFRC is issuing Amendment 7 to amend the solicitation as follows:

A. Questions and Answers are posted to this solicitation.

B. The due date of proposals is extended from "March 18, 2016 at 4:00pm PDT" to "March 31, 2016 at 4:00pm PDT."

C. A revised SF 1449 is incorporated to this solicitation. Please use this form when submitting your proposals.

D. All questions should be submitted by March 18, 2016 to allow for analysis and disemmination of responses in advance of the proposal due date. Late questions are not guarenteed a response prior to the proposal due date. Oral questions will not be answered.

E. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

End of Amendment number 7.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Mar 02, 2016 1:57 pmTrack Changes NASA/AFRC is issuing Amendment 6 to amendment the solicitation as follows:

A. "Addendum to 52.212-2 - Evaluation; Commercial Item Basis for Contract Award" is deleted in its entirety and substituted with the attached "Addendum to 52.212-2 - Evaluation; Commercial Items Basis for Contract Award." Paragraph A is the only item that has changed.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

End of Amendment number 6.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Jan 28, 2016 2:02 pmTrack Changes NASA/AFRC is issuing Amendment 5 to On-Ramp new contractors to perform the following commercial item/services:

Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicle (sRLV) services to fly Research and Development (R&D) technology payloads on platforms that provide reduced gravity or other relevant environments required to test technologies in order to advance their technology readiness. The following commercial space flight profiles are being considered (with associated definitions):

Reduced gravity with space environment - Requirement is to rapidly ascend from 0 km AGL to high altitude (typically 100km above ground level [AGL] or greater) and expose the payload to the low temperature and near-vacuum of space while simultaneously exposing the payload to very low values of gravity under stable gravitational conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Slow ascent to high altitude with free-fall descent - Requirement is to expose payload to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) with a slow (typically 1 hour or greater) ascent and exposure to near-space environment followed by a descent to 0 AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of an untethered balloon with parachute descent.

Rapid ascent to space environment with free-fall descent - Requirement is to attain high altitude (>100 km AGL) as rapidly as possible followed by a rapid free-fall descent to 0 km AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Controlled descent with controlled vertical landing - Requirement is to descend from a minimum of 250 m AGL back to 0 AGL, under controlled rocket-powered flight and conduct a controlled vertical landing. Some payloads may require controlled horizontal translation of up to 1 km. Some applications may require allowing the payload to actively control portions of the flight profile. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Controlled vertical ascent and descent - Requirement is to rapidly ascend to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) along a pre-planned trajectory (typically vertical), hover in place, and then slowly descend back to 0 AGL under controlled conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Contractors will be required to propose prices at the "by seat" level as well as the "full manifest" or both, as applicable. They will also be required to anticipate any common non-standard services required to integrate the technology payloads.

The NAICS Code is 481212 and Small Business Size Standard is 1500 Personnel. 

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at <http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html >

The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA Business Opportunities page is: <http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= >.

Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail to Zachary M. Wright.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: May 27, 2015 11:36 amTrack Changes Contracting Office Address

NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center, Code A, P.O. Box 273, Edwards, CA 93523-0273

Description

NASA/AFRC plans to issue a Competitive Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation for the following Commercial item/services:

In accordance with clause C-2, "ON-RAMP OF NEW CONTRACTORS" of RFP NND14480735R:

C-2 ON-RAMP OF NEW CONTRACTORS

a. The minimum IDIQ On-Ramp qualification criteria are identical to those described in the PWS. The Evaluation Criteria for On-Ramp is the same evaluation criteria described for the initial solicitation, section 3. b. The parties mutually agree that the original solicitation, as revised, shall remain open during the life of the contract and that at any time the Government may award additional contracts for IDIQ requirements. Each anniversary date during the life of this contract or at any other time established via synopsis, the Government will accept proposals from new flight service providers for IDIQ contracts and proposals from existing IDIQ contractors for additional flight services. c. The minimum contract requirements, the technical acceptability standards, evaluation factors, solicitation terms and conditions, price reasonableness, and basis for award shall remain in full force and effect for each new proposal. Upon award of each additional contract, the Government shall notify all present Contractors of the award, and the new Contractor shall thenceforth be eligible to compete with all present Contractors for the award of IDIQ task orders.

SRLV FLIGHT AND PAYLOAD INTEGRATION SERVICES, consisting of Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicle (sRLV) services to fly Research and Development (R&D) technology payloads on platforms that provide reduced gravity or other relevant environments required to test technologies in order to advance their technology readiness. The following commercial space flight profiles are being considered (with associated definitions):

Reduced gravity with space environment - Requirement is to rapidly ascend from 0 km AGL to high altitude (typically 100km above ground level [AGL] or greater) and expose the payload to the low temperature and near vacuum of space while simultaneously exposing the payload to very low values of gravity under stable gravitational conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Slow ascent to high altitude with free-fall descent - Requirement is to expose payload to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) with a slow (typically 1 hour or greater) ascent and exposure to near-space environment followed by a descent to 0 AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of an untethered balloon with parachute descent.

Rapid ascent to space environment with free-fall descent - Requirement is to attain high altitude (>100 km AGL) as rapidly as possible followed by a rapid free-fall descent to 0 km AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Controlled descent with controlled vertical landing - Requirement is to descend from a minimum of 250 m AGL back to 0 AGL, under controlled rocket-powered flight and conduct a controlled vertical landing. Some payloads may require controlled horizontal translation of up to 1 km. Some applications may require allowing the payload to actively control portions of the flight profile. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

Controlled vertical ascent and descent - Requirement is to rapidly ascend to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) along a pre-planned trajectory (typically vertical), hover in place, and then slowly descend back to 0 AGL under controlled conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft.

The Government does not anticipate any changes or additions to the original Performance Word Statement ("PWS" - Attachment A of the RFP) that can be viewed at the following URL:

https://prod.nais. nasa.gov/cgibin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=158878

The Government does not currently plan to issue a draft RFP or conduct an Industry Day relating to this acquisition.

Contractors will be required to propose prices at the individual "payload slot" level as well as the "full manifest," or both, as applicable. They will also be required to anticipate and price any common non-standard services required to integrate the technology payloads.

The NAICS Code is 481212 and Small Business Size Standard is 1500 Personnel.

The Government expects to release the final RFP/Solicitation on or about June 15, 2015 with an anticipated Proposal due date of on or about July 20 2015.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency.

Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html >

The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA Business Opportunities page is: http://procurement.na sa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= >.

Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Sep 19, 2014 7:20 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this contract is to provide frequent flight opportunities for technology payloads on commercial space vehicles that are capable of flying to various altitudes and flight conditions. Pursuant to FAR 5.301(a)(1)(ii), this contract is likely to result in the award of subcontracts.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Sep 19, 2014 7:12 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this contract is to provide frequent flight opportunities for technology payloads on commercial space vehicles that are capable of flying to various altitudes and flight conditions. Pursuant to FAR 5.301(a)(1)(ii), this contract is likely to result in the award of subcontracts.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Sep 19, 2014 7:07 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this contract is to provide frequent flight opportunities for technology payloads on commercial space vehicles that are capable of flying to various altitudes and flight conditions. Pursuant to FAR 5.301(a)(1)(ii), this contract is likely to result in the award of subcontracts.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Sep 19, 2014 7:03 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this contract is to provide frequent flight opportunities for technology payloads on commercial space vehicles that are capable of flying to various altitudes and flight conditions. Pursuant to FAR 5.301(a)(1)(ii), this contract is likely to result in the award of subcontracts.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Jan 10, 2014 1:52 pmTrack Changes This is a modification to the synopsis entitled SRLV FLIGHT AND PAYLOAD INTEGRATION SERVICES posted under Solicitation number NND14480735R, Modification 1 which was posted on December 19, 2013. You are notified that the following changes are made:

(1) Announcement of IDIQ 2 Virtual Industry Day taking place January 22, 2014 from 0900 to 1400 (Pacific Time) via WebEx (2) Registration Information for IDIQ 2 Virtual Industry Day

Organizations desiring to participate in this industry day must provide the following information via email to joel.b.lozano@nasa.gov by 2359 (Pacific Time) on January 15, 2014:

(1) Official Company Name/Business Unit participating in the industry day (2) Cage Code of Company/Business Unit participating in the industry day (3) First and last name of individual representing your company for industry day (4) Email that will be used to receive further login information and any necessary documents for IDIQ 2 Virtual Industry Day

The due date for receipt of registration is 2359 (Pacific Time) on January 15, 2014. This industry day is open to any organization desiring to learn more about this requirement, but individuals must register in advance to receive login information. The distribution of login information from organizations who have pre-registered to organizations trying to bypass the registration process is prohibited.

NASA/DFRC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa .gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=24

Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation, any amendments, or updated documents. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of such items.

Because of formatting issues on FBO, this announcement is also available as an attached Word document.

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm Modified: Dec 19, 2013 8:19 pmTrack Changes This is a modification to the synopsis entitled SRLV FLIGHT AND PAYLOAD INTEGRATION SERVICES posted under Solicitation number NND14480735R. You are notified that the following changes are made: Posting of the Draft Solicitation for feedback. &lt;p&gt; Commercial entities are encouraged to provide feedback comments to the contract specialist regarding this requirement within the requested date. The Draft solicitation is intended to aid in streamlining the acquisition by providing industry a forum to express concerns prior to release of the final solicitation. All comments, questions, or concerns are due electronically by 1159 PM (PST) on Wednesday, 5 February 2013 (see note below). &lt;p&gt; NOTE: A virtual industry day will be held via WebEx on or near January 15, 2014. Details will be provided in a forthcoming ammendment to this Draft Solicitation. &lt;p&gt; Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/DFRC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=24 &lt;p&gt; Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the draft solicitation, solicitation and/or any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

Added: Nov 13, 2013 7:47 pm NASA/DFRC plans to issue a Competitive Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation for the following Commercial item/services: &lt;p&gt; Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicle (sRLV) services to fly Research and Development (R&D) technology payloads on platforms that provide reduced gravity or other relevant environments required to test technologies in order to advance their technology readiness. The following commercial space flight profiles are being considered (with associated definitions): &lt;p&gt; Reduced gravity with space environment - Requirement is to rapidly ascend from 0 km AGL to high altitude (typically 100km above ground level [AGL] or greater) and expose the payload to the low temperature and near-vacuum of space while simultaneously exposing the payload to very low values of gravity under stable gravitational conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft. &lt;p&gt; Slow ascent to high altitude with free-fall descent - Requirement is to expose payload to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) with a slow (typically 1 hour or greater) ascent and exposure to near-space environment followed by a descent to 0 AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of an untethered balloon with parachute descent. &lt;p&gt; Rapid ascent to space environment with free-fall descent - Requirement is to attain high altitude (&gt;100 km AGL) as rapidly as possible followed by a rapid free-fall descent to 0 km AGL. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft. &lt;p&gt; Controlled descent with controlled vertical landing - Requirement is to descend from a minimum of 250 m AGL back to 0 AGL, under controlled rocket-powered flight and conduct a controlled vertical landing. Some payloads may require controlled horizontal translation of up to 1 km. Some applications may require allowing the payload to actively control portions of the flight profile. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft. &lt;p&gt; Controlled vertical ascent and descent - Requirement is to rapidly ascend to high altitude (typically 30 km AGL or greater) along a pre-planned trajectory (typically vertical), hover in place, and then slowly descend back to 0 AGL under controlled conditions. This is typically accomplished by use of a sounding rocket or spacecraft. &lt;p&gt; Contractors will be required to propose prices at the "by seat" level as well as the "full manifest" or both, as applicable. They will also be required to anticipate any common non-standard services required to integrate the technology payloads. &lt;p&gt; The NAICS Code is 481212 and Small Business Size Standard is 1500 Personnel. &lt;p&gt; The anticipated release date of the Draft RFP/Solicitation NND14480735R is on or about Dec 11, 2013. The final RFP/Solicitation is expected to be released on or about Feb 12, 2014 with an anticipated Proposal due date of on or about 28 March 2014. &lt;p&gt; All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. &lt;p&gt; Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. &lt;p&gt; The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at &lt;http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html &gt; &lt;p&gt; The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA Business Opportunities page is: &lt;p&gt; &lt;http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= &gt;. &lt;p&gt; Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). &lt;p&gt; All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail or FAX) to Joel B. Lozano.