SOLICITATION NOTICE
18 -- NANO-SATELLITE LAUNCH
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
- ZIP Code
- 32899
- Solicitation Number
- NNK11LB41Q
- Response Due
- 8/10/2011
- Archive Date
- 7/29/2012
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer L Dorsey, Contract Specialist, Phone 321-867-0337, Fax 321-867-4884, Email jennifer.l.dorsey@nasa.gov - Gina E Hudak, Contract Specialist, Phone 321-867-1274, Fax 321-867-4848, Email gina.e.hudak@nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Jennifer L Dorsey
(jennifer.l.dorsey@nasa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with Subpart 12.6 of theFederal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included inthis notice. This announcement constitutes the only request; quotations are beingrequested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.The NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) is seeking a high altitude launch service fordemonstration Nano-Satellites. This contract will consist of a single launch withpotential extension at the Governments discretion to up to four additional launches. LSPrequires a launch service provider with proven flight experience and a rocket capable ofboth launch and safe return of Nano-Satellite payloads in order to collect/analyze NASAexperimental data. The solicitation is under NAICS 541712 c for Space Vehicles and GuidedMissiles, their Propulsion Units, their Propulsion Units Parts, and their AuxiliaryEquipment and Parts.The Contractor shall provide a launch vehicle with at minimum one successful previouslaunch. In the proposal the Contractor shall provide the Government with flight data(either telemetered or recovered) from previous launch attempts and insight into theLaunch Vehicle propulsion system design that will be used on the contracted mission(s). A firm fixed price for the first flight with four (4) options of one (1) additionalflight per option shall be priced by the Contractor. Options for the additional flightsshall be priced based on a flight rate of one launch every 6 to 12 months. Contractedflight(s) shall occur within 12 months from Authorization to Proceed (ATP). As a separate price, the Contractor shall provide prices for the same flights whereejection of Nano-Satellites contained in the P-POD is not required. Closing date set for receipt of offers is August 10, 2011 at 12:00 pm EST.Offers should be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed (321-867-0337) prior to the established duedate above. e-mail: Jennifer.L.Dorsey@nasa.gov. The postal address is:NASA ProcurementM/C OP-LSAttn: Jennifer DorseyKSC, FL. 32899 EvaluationOffers will be evaluated and the Contractor selected based on the following: (1)Total overall price, (2) Technical capabilities, and (3) Past performance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price are approximately equal to cost or price.Past performance and Technical Capabilities. Past performance and technical capabilitieswill be evaluated as part of the evaluation process. 'Past performance' refers to thequality of your work in the past. Past performance will be evaluated on the basis ofinformation obtained from references and other sources. Technical capabilities refersto the ability of your company to meet the Governments requirements. This shall bedemonstrated by providing flight data from previous launch attempts and insight into theLaunch Vehicle propulsion system design which shall be submitted with your quotation. Past performance more than three (3) years old will not be considered. Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection:The contract will be awarded to the offeror that has the best combination of price,technical capability, and past performance. Contact Information:Written questions as a result of this requirement should be directed to Jennifer Dorseyat Jennifer.L.Dorsey@nasa.gov by August 2, 2011.Applicable Terms and Conditions:52.204-7Central Contractor Registration (04/08)52.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards(07/10)52.209-6Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting With Debarred,Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (09/06)52.211-8Time of Delivery (06/97)52.212-4Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (06/10)52.212-5Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or ExecutiveOrders Commercial Items (07/10)52.217-9Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (03/00)52.219-28Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (04-09)52.222-3Convict Labor (06/03)52.222-21Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (02/99)52.222-26Equal Opportunity (03/07)52.222-35Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the VietnamEra, and Other Eligible Veterans (09/06)52.222-37Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the VietnamEra, and Other Eligible Veterans (09/06)52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons (02/09)52.223-6Drug-Free Workplace (05/01)52.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (06/08)52.232-23Assignment of Claims (01/86)52.232-33Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration(10/03)52.233-1Disputes (07/02)52.233-4Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (10/04)52.243-1Changes Fixed Price Alternate I (04/84)52.249-1Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form)(04/84)52.252-2Clauses Incorporated by Reference (02/98)1852.215-84Ombudsman (10/03)1852.223-70Safety & Health (04/02)Statement of WorkScope:The NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) is seeking a high altitude launch service fordemonstration Nano-Satellites. This contract will consist of a single launch withpotential extension at the Governments discretion to up to four additional launches. LSPrequires a launch service provider with proven flight experience and a rocket capable ofboth launch and safe return of Nano-Satellite payloads in order to collect/analyze NASAexperimental data. The goal of this project is to provide high altitude flights toCubeSats in order to demonstrate new technologies before space flight. Background: The NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) is investigating the feasibility of a missionwhich consists of launching a Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer (P-POD) with up to 31U Nano-Satellites and four individual 1U Nano-Satellites. The Nano-Satelliteslocated within the P-POD will require the ability to be ejected at a designated pointduring flight. The remaining four 1U Nano-Satellites will be secured throughout flightwithout need for ejection capability.The P-POD provides a standard interface between picosatellite class satellites and alaunch vehicle. The purpose of the P-POD is to act as an interface between thepicosatellites (also known as CubeSats) and the launch vehicle, as well as a deploymentsystem for the CubeSats. The P-POD utilizes a tubular design and can hold up to 34cm x10cm x 10cm of hardware. The most common configuration is three CubeSats of equal size(typically 10 cm cubes with a mass of less than 1 kg); however, the capability exists tointegrate picosatellites of different lengths. The tubular design creates a predictablelinear trajectory for the picosatellites resulting in a low spin rate upon deployment.The satellites are deployed from the P-POD by means of a spring, and glide along smoothflat rails as they exit the P-POD. After a signal is sent from the launch vehicle, aspring-loaded door is opened and the picosatellites are deployed by the main spring.Ground Rules and Assumptions:1)The Contractor shall provide a payload section capable of accommodating up to20Kgs of NASA payload consisting of the following:a.One P-POD with up to 3 1U CubeSats and 4 individual 1U CubeSats; andb.Harness and Telemetry hardware.2)The Contractor shall be responsible for attaining all required approvalsnecessary for launch.3)Successful operation of the Contractors Launch Vehicle shall not be inhibited byNASA payloads being powered on and transmitting RF to a level of 5 watts output prior toand during flight.4)The Contractor shall designate to the Government a sufficient area on the body ofthe rocket to affix NASA-provided decals. (Details of the specifications of these decalswill be determined after award through agreement between the Government and theContractor.)5)The Contractor shall be able to accommodate a T-0 disconnect with a minimum of 12wired connectors.6)The Contractor shall provide support (e.g., telemetry, internet access, andphone) on launch day at the launch site facility for at minimum two (2) NASA-specifiedpersonnel and provide an upper limit for the total number of personnel the Contractor cansupport on launch day at that facility7)The Government will be responsible for the Nano-Satellites originally containedin the P POD after they are ejected from the launch vehicle.8)The Government plans to broadcast the launch during an educational webcast toschools throughout the US. The launch countdown needs to be flexible to accommodate thewebcast. Task Description The Contractor shall provide a launch vehicle with at minimum one successful previouslaunch. In the proposal the Contractor shall provide the Government with flight data(either telemetered or recovered) from previous launch attempts and insight into theLaunch Vehicle propulsion system design that will be used on the contracted mission(s). A firm fixed price for the first flight with four (4) options of one (1) additionalflight per option shall be priced by the Contractor. Options for the additional flightsshall be priced based on a flight rate of one launch every 6 to 12 month. Contractedflight(s) shall occur within 12 months from Authorization to Proceed (ATP). As aseparate price, the Contractor shall provide prices for the same flights where ejectionof Nano-Satellites contained in the P-POD is not required. Deliverables:1)The Contractor shall deliver a schedule including, but not limited to, launchlocation processing time and mission integration milestones. 2)The Contractor shall deliver the rocket payload section to the Government foroffsite integration of the P-POD and Nano-Satellites no less than 60 days prior to thespecified launch date.3)The Contractor shall provide a launch vehicle instrumented in a manner to ensuredata recovery in the case of a contingency during flight (e.g., telemetered, protectedrecoverable recording device). 4)The Contractor shall provide a launch vehicle capable of reaching a minimumlaunch altitude of 15 thousand feet.5)The launch vehicle shall provide command for turn on of the Nano-Satellites priorto liftoff, a minimum of six pairs.6)The Contractor shall provide video of major flight events in a format that iscapable of being streamed via the web in real-time (e.g., liftoff, separation of stages(if designed with staging), ejection of Nano-Satellites from P-POD, deployment ofparachute or other recovery devices, etc.).7)The Contractor shall provide video of major flight events in a format that isdigitally recorded and delivered to the NASA POC within five (5) working days of launch(e.g., liftoff, separation of stages (if designed with staging), ejection ofNano-Satellites from P-POD, deployment of parachute or other recovery devices, etc.).8)The payload section shall be designed so that a P-POD can eject its CubeSats at adesignated point during flight.9)The Contractor shall provide a post flight data package to include collected datafrom the mission.Period of Performance:The initial period of performance shall be September 1, 2011,through September 1, 2012, but may be extended if the Government exercises any of thefour (4) optional launches.NASA Technical Points of Contact:NASA Mission ManagerGarrett L. Skrobot: Garrett.L.Skrobot@nasa.govPhone 321-867-5365Mailstop: VA-CKennedy Space Center, FL 32899NASA System Manager:TBD
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