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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 07, 2020 SAM #6826
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A -- Private Astronaut Mission Liability Framework

Notice Date

8/5/2020 6:04:11 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER HOUSTON TX 77058 USA
 

ZIP Code

77058
 

Solicitation Number

80JSC020PAMLF
 

Response Due

9/1/2020 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

11/01/2020
 

Point of Contact

Kelly L. Rubio, Phone: 281-244-7890, Christie L. Cox, Phone: 202-358-1333
 

E-Mail Address

kelly.l.rubio@nasa.gov, christie.l.cox@nasa.gov
(kelly.l.rubio@nasa.gov, christie.l.cox@nasa.gov)
 

Description

This is modification 2 to the Request for Information (RFI) entitled �Private Astronaut Missions Liability Framework� which was originally posted on June 18, 2020. Modification 1 posted on July 15, 2020 to extend the due date to September 1, 2020 remains unchanged. Due to recent industry feedback received on the PAM Liability Framework Request for Information (RFI), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring a virtual PAM Liability Forum on Monday August 18, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time to present the RFI that was originally posted on June 18, 2020. As a result of recent industry feedback in response to the PAM Liability Framework RFI, it became clear that additional clarification and information is necessary to ensure high quality responses to the RFI.� NASA seeks to enable commercial human activity in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and wishes to discuss the details of the liability approach with interested professionals.� To that end, a PAM Liability Forum will be offered to industry to present the proposed liability approach and to discuss concerns, questions, and innovative ideas with interested parties. This Forum will include summary presentations of NASA�s goals and current processes with respect to Private Astronaut Missions to the ISS; the objectives of the RFI; NASA�s proposed liability approach as reflected in the RFI; and a question and answer period.� NASA�s RFI requests feedback on the current proposed liability approach for Private Astronaut Missions and its perceived impact on the goals set forth in NASA�s Vision for Economic Development in LEO.� Through communication with interested parties, NASA seeks to understand the impact of the proposed liability approach, as reflected in the RFI, on PAM missions, including the availability and scope of insurance for such missions.� NASA also seeks to understand possible alternate approaches and reasons therefor.� NASA intends to use this information to inform its general approach to liability and insurance in partnerships with industry for PAMs to the ISS.� The purpose of the PAM Liability Forum is to help industry attain a comprehensive understanding of the proposed PAM liability approach, enabling meaningful, high quality responses to be submitted on the due date of September 1, 2020 (see modification 1 to the original synopsis posted on June 18, 2020). RSVP: Please RSVP via email to christie.l.cox@nasa.gov and kelly.l.rubio@nasa.gov with the subject �PAM Liability Framework Forum RSVP� no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time on August 17, 2020.� Include company name and planned participants. Question and Answers: NASA encourages interested parties to submit questions in advance with the subject �PAM Liability Framework Forum Questions� to both the following individuals: christie.l.cox@nasa.gov and kelly.l.rubio@nasa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time on August 13, 2020. All questions received by the deadline will be addressed during the Forum.� Do not include company proprietary information or sensitive business information in your questions. In addition to questions submitted in advance, NASA will address questions asked at the Forum during question and answer period. ��All questions and answers will be published in a subsequent modification to the original RFI synopsis. The PAM Liability Framework Forum presentation will not be provided in advance. Thank you for your interest in the Private Astronaut Missions Liability Framework.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/0c81d1fea68f4a5c902a292a968155ea/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Houston, TX 77058, USA

Zip Code: 77058

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05746982-F 20200807/200805230201 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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