R -- PAYLOAD GROUND OPERATIONS

Notice Date

January 10, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

ZIP Code

32899

Solicitation Number

RFP10-01-0007

Response Due

February 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Andrew L. Haugevik, Contracting Officer, Phone (321) 867-6363, Fax (321) 867-0544, Email Andrew.Haugevik-1@ksc.nasa.gov -- Steven E. Parker, Contracting Officer, Phone (321) 867-7358, Fax (321) 867-1188, Email steven.parker-1@ksc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Andrew L. Haugevik (Andrew.Haugevik-1@ksc.nasa.gov)

Description

In the sources sought synopsis issued on January 9, 2001, the first paragraph of the description is changed and a new second paragraph is added. These changes further define the requirement. These paragraphs now read as follows: NASA/KSC is seeking potential sources to perform Payload Ground Operations at the Kennedy Space Center. The effort will consist of non-personal technical and management services in support of payload processing requirements for International Space Station (ISS), non-ISS Shuttle payloads, and NASA Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) payloads, from planning through payload receipt, processing, vehicle integration, launch and post flight (landing) activities. The major elements of the Statement of Work are to-be-defined (TBD), but will likely include: ISS, Shuttle and most NASA ELV Payloads Host support (providing institutional and technical services, and ensuring facilities are ready and able to support payload processing); Non-ISS Shuttle payload processing (includes operations, maintenance and integration of payload carriers; ISS element processing (includes integrated testing, logistics module return/resupply and utilization experiment activities); Logistics (for ISS, payload customers, ground systems and facilities); Payload integration with Shuttle vehicle; Payload transport services; Launch and landing support; De-integration activities; Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of ground systems (checkout systems, handling, test equipment and facility systems); Information Technology (IT) support (workstations and payload data management systems); Program support; Personnel training and certification; Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA); and Manifest support. The period of performance is expected to span ten (10) years, including options. The length of the basic period of performance and option periods are TBD. No other changes are made.

Web Link

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Record

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