CBD Issue:9/29/1994 NASA, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Program Development Directorate, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL [35812] A -- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR (X-33) SOL CAN 8-1 DUE 121994 POC Contact Technical Representative Robert E. Austin/PT01, 205-544-0633/Contracting Officer, Mark R. Stiles/GP54, 205-544-0381 Advanced Technology Demonstrator (X-33): NASA plans to issue a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) using a progressive competition approach. X-33 will serve as an integrated systems testbed for advanced launch technologies applicable to a future Single State To Orbit (SSTO) rocket powered Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). NASA is coordinating with the Department of Defense relative to the program activities. Key technologies include: (1) Reusable Cryogenic tank system, (2) Graphite composite primary structure, (3) Durable thermal protection systems, (4) Reusable propulsion systems, (5) Autonomous flight control and (6) Operable systems. Key aspects of the X-33 design and operations must demonstrate applicability to and/or meet requirements of the full scale SSTO. Initial proposals will be solicited for a planned thirteen (13) month X-33 Preliminary Design Phase with multiple Cooperative Agreements anticipated. At the end of the Preliminary Design Phase, proposals are planned to be solicited for the follow-on Flight Demonstration Phase, and competitive selection(s) made. The CAN is planned to be released at an industry briefing on October 19, 1994, at MSFC, Building 4200, Room P110, at 9:00 AM. Those planning to attend should provide a list of attendees, not to exceed three from each company, to Mark Stiles/GP54, 205-544-0381/fax 4401. Any award is subject to availability of funds. Written requests for copies of this CAN must be made to Mark Stiles/GP54, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0270)
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