A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator
X - 33
DRAFT 1
(1994)
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
NOTICE
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Advanced Technology
Demonstrator
X - 33
DRAFT
CAN 8-1 Comments Due November 2,1994
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator
X - 33
A Cooperative Agreement Notice
DRAFT
Soliciting Proposals for a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator
DRAFT Issued: October 19, 1994
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Program Development Directorate/PAO1
Marshall Space Flight Center, Al 35812
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Advanced Technology
Demonstrator : X - 33
The National Space Transportation Policy charters NASA to
lead the technology development and demonstration of next
generation reusable space transportation systems, and to
focus the research on technologies to support a decision no
later than December 1996 to proceed with a sub-scale flight
demonstration which would prove the concept of single-stage-
to-orbit.
The objective of NASA's technology development and
demonstration effort is to support government and private
sector decisions by the end of this decade on development of
an operational next-generation reusable launch system. It
is envisioned that the private sector could have a
significant role in managing the development and operation
of a new reusable space transportation system.
The objective of this NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice
(CAN) is to initiate concept definition/design of a
technology demonstrator vehicle, X-33, followed by the
design/demonstration of competitively selected concept(s).
The X-33 must adequately demonstrate the key design and
operational aspects of a reusable space launch system so as
to reduce the risk to the private sector in developing such
a commercially viable launch system.
Significantly lowering the cost of space launch for medium
class payloads will promote U. S. economic growth, improve
the quality of life, and contribute to the continuing
economic development of near-earth space.
It is the government's intent to demonstrate critical
elements of a future
Single-Stage-To-Orbit (SSTO) rocket powered RLV. The X-33
will be an integrated systems testbed for advanced launch
technologies applicable to a next generation RLV. NASA is
coordinating program implementation with the Department of
Defense (DoD).
NASA is initiating a progressive competition with the
issuance of this CAN. This CAN solicits proposals, for the
total X-33 effort, that offer a new way of doing business
consistent with space policy. Initial proposals in response
to this CAN should reflect creative business investment
strategies and planning, and technical solutions that
address programmatic and technical challenges involved in
the Concept Definition/Design Phase (Phase I); the
Design/Demonstration Phase (Phase II) and the commercial
RLV Development/Operation Phase (Phase III). These
proposals should be specific/detailed for Phase I, and
reflect preliminary plans for both of the subsequent
phases. At the end of Phase I, proposals are planned to be
received for Phase II, and competitive selection(s) made.
The performance period of Phase I is approximately 13
months. Phase II, which includes design, build and flight
demonstration of the X-33, will be initiated by the end of
FY 1996 and will continue through CY 1999. Phase III will
be implemented following government and private sector
decisions by the end of this decade on development of an
operational next generation reusable launch system.
Multiple awards are planned for the X-33 Phase I activity
during which each participant shall mature their total X-33
business investment strategies and planning, operations
planning and vehicle design and analysis with detail
sufficient to permit competitive selection of industry
partner(s) and their X-33 design concept(s) at the end of
the period. Selection to proceed into Phase II, the period
to fabricate and flight test X-33 concept(s), will occur as
a result of evaluation of proposals reflecting the following
general evaluation criteria: mature business management and
cost arrangements/planning, design maturity, technical
content/approach; more specifically: 1) detailed
cost/business investment strategies, planning and
arrangements for Phase II, as well as preliminary business
planning, strategy and linkage to Phase III, 2) detailed
operations planning for Phase II as well as preliminary
operations planning for and linkage to Phase III and 3)
detailed planning for vehicle design and analysis to be
demonstrated in Phase II as well as preliminary design
planning for and linkage to Phase III.
Consistent with the above, the government reserves the right
to provide more specific evaluation criteria for selection
for Phase II activity prior to receipt of Phase II proposals
for evaluation.
Proposals requiring restrictions on distribution of any
aspect of the completed effort and resulting technology must
include a justification for the restriction and the time
period for which the restriction would apply. It is
important that technology demonstrated from cooperative
agreements resulting from this CAN reside in the public
domain. Excessive use of restrictions on distribution of
the subject technology could result in nonselection of the
proposal.
Proposers should also highlight the offeror's experience and
capabilities in proposed areas and how the experience and
capabilities would be employed in support of this technology
demonstration activity.
Participation in this program is open to all categories of
organizations, both domestic and foreign. Organizations
include industry, educational institutions, nonprofit
organizations, NASA centers, and Federal, state, and local
government agencies. Guidelines for foreign participation
are given in Appendix A, Section 8. Joint proposals that
demonstrate effective, mutually beneficial partnerships or
cooperative arrangements between government, academia, and
industry are encouraged. U.S. Federal Government agencies
who wish to participate will be expected to supply their own
funding.
Proposers shall submit proposals by January 6, 1995. Black-
out conditions will exist upon receipt of proposals for
evaluation. Proposals will be evaluated by peer and/or
technical review committees.
Offeror's initial proposals for Phase I, X-33 Concept
Definition/Design Phase(includes preliminary planning for
all subsequent phases), shall include cost/business
investment strategies and planning, operations planning and
vehicle design and analysis. Offerors may elect to also
propose supporting technology demonstration efforts. Areas
to be accomplished in Phase I are further described in
paragraph 4.0, Appendix A.
All or part of a proposal may be selected for negotiations
leading to a possible award of a cooperative agreement
unless the offeror requests otherwise. A proposal that is
technically and programmatically meritorious, but that
cannot be accepted because of funding uncertainties, may be
retained for future consideration, should additional funding
become available, unless the offeror requests otherwise.
Evaluation, selection and award may occur during the period
of time from receipt of proposals for evaluation to one year
after issuance date of this CAN.
The following information applies only to this CAN:
CAN Number: CAN 8-1
Submit Proposals to: Marshall Space Flight Center
Attn:GP54/Mark R. Stiles CAN 8-
1
Marshall Space Flight Center,
AL 35812
Copies Required: 15 plus 1 reproducible copy,
plus original signed copy
Selection Official: PAO1/James M. McMillion
Director, Program Development
Marshall Space Flight Center
Obtain additional information from:
Technical: PTO1/Robert E. Austin
Marshall Space Flight Center,
Al 35812, (205)544-0366
Administrative and Contractual: GP54/Mark Stiles
Marshall Space Flight Center,
Al 35812, (205)544-0381
Appendix A provides technical description relative to the X-
33. Appendix B contains basic guidance needed for
preparation of solicited proposals in response to this CAN.
Appendix C contains the CAN proposal format to follow. A
Model Cooperative Agreement, Industry Briefing Package with
attendance sheet, Points of Contact at NASA centers and DoD
laboratories/centers, OMB Circular A-110, and a Acronyms
list are contained in attached Appendices D through H
respectively.
An electronic copy of this CAN is available over the
Internet. See instructions on CAN-Internet Access in
Appendix A, Section 9.0.
Your interest and cooperation in this CAN are greatly
appreciated.
Charles E. Henke
Director, Procurement Office
Enclosures
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Table of Contents v
Appendix A
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A-1
1.0
Introduction A-2
1.1
Background A-2
1.2 X-33
Concept Definition/Design Phase (Phase I) A-2
1.3 X-33
Design/Demonstration Phase (Phase II) A-3
1.4
Commercial RLV Development/Operation Phase (Phase
III) A-3
2.0
Scope A-3
3.0
Objectives and Guidelines A-3
3.1
Technical Objectives A-3
3.2
Design Traceability to SSTO Rocket Requirements A-6
3.3
Operability Guidelines A-6
4.0
Areas to Be Accomplished in Phase I A-6
4.1
Business Planning A-6
4.2
System Operations Planning A-7
4.3
Vehicle Design and Analysis A-7
4.3.1
Technical Baselines A-8
4.3.2 SSTO
Rocket Concept Definition A-8
4.3.3 X-33
Preliminary Design A-8
4.3.4
Phase II Supporting Technology Demonstrations A-9
4.4
Phase I Supporting Technology Demonstrations A-9
5.0
Resource Sharing A-10
6.0
Government Budget Information A-10
7.0
Proposed Deviations A-10
8.0
Foreign Participation A-11
9.0 CAN
Internet Access A-11
Appendix B
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO NASA COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT NOTICE B-1
1. Foreword B-2
2. Policy B-2
3. Relationship to Award B-2
4. Conformance to Guidance B-2
5. CAN-Specific Items B-2
6. Proposal Contents B-2
7. Length B-8
8. Joint Proposals B-8
9. Late Proposals B-8
10.
Withdrawal B-8
11.
Evaluation Factors B-9
12.
Cancellation of CAN B-9
13.
Schedule B-9
Appendix C CAN
PROPOSAL FORMAT C-1
1. Proposal Format C-2
2. Proposal Cover Page C-3
3. Proposal Summary Form 1 C-4
4. Proposal Summary Form 2 C-5
5. Current And Pending Support C-8
6. Certification C-9
Appendix D
MODEL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT D-1
Appendix E
INDUSTRY BRIEFING PACKAGE E-1
Appendix F
POINTS OF CONTACT F-1
Appendix G OMB
CIRCULAR A-110, SECTION 23 G-1
Appendix H
ACRONYMS H-1
REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR: X-
33
APPENDIX A
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
1.0 Introduction
The objective of this NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice
(CAN) is to initiate the concept definition/design of a
technology demonstrator vehicle, Experimental-Thirty Three
(X-33), followed by the design/demonstration of the
competitively selected concept(s), for technologies required
for a low cost next generation reusable space launch system.
The X-33 must adequately demonstrate the key design and
operational aspects of a Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO) rocket
system so as to reduce the risk to the private sector in
developing such a commercially viable launch system.
Significantly lowering the cost of space launch for medium
class payloads will promote U.S. economic growth, improve
the quality of life, and contribute to the continuing
economic development of near-earth space. The lowering of
the cost of space launch is a goal of NASA and the Office of
Space Access and Technology.
The NASA Office of Space Access and Technology conducts
space research and development through sponsorship of
technology programs conducted at the NASA Field Centers, in
United States industry, and in American universities. The
Space Transportation Division supports the Office of Space
Access and TechnologyOs goals by sponsoring the development
of next generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
technologies. NASAOs Space Transportation technology
program will accelerate the development and application of
new space launch technologies and operational concepts to
meet NASAOs science and engineering goals and contribute to
the continuing development of the national space launch
industry. The goal of the RLV technology program is the
continued lowering of the cost of access to space to promote
the creation and delivery of new space services and other
activities that will improve economic competitiveness and
benefit all citizens.
1.1 Background
The Government has numerous requirements for economical
orbital RLV's. Demonstration of critical issues such as
operability, supportability, and cost are crucial to
successful commercial development and operation of future
RLV's. Preliminary assessments indicate that a significant
payoff can be achieved by applying near term, advanced
technologies to a reusable, Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO)
rocket due to significantly reduced servicing, integration
and operating costs. This and future phases of the RLV
program are structured as follows:
1.2 X-33 Concept Definition/Design Phase (Phase I)
This phase will consist of concept definition and
preliminary design of a single stage reusable advanced
technology demonstrator system, designated the X-33. The X-
33 system includes the flight vehicle, supporting ground
based technology demonstrations, and any required ground and
flight support systems. The X-33 will demonstrate the same
structural approach, materials, and unit weights required
for an SSTO rocket vehicle. The X-33 ground support and
flight control systems will be designed to accomplish
operations and supportability goals which are key to lower
cost system operations. Based on the results of this phase,
an industry/concept team will be selected for Phase II.
This CAN is a solicitation for this phase.
1.3 X-33 Design/Demonstration Phase (Phase II)
This phase will consist of the final design, fabrication,
assembly and test of the X-33 System. The X-33 vehicle will
be flight tested, using a flight envelope expansion process,
to demonstrate aircraft like operations. Flight testing
will be accomplished at an appropriate test range.
1.4 Commercial RLV Development/Operation Phase (Phase
III)
The previous two phases are focused towards demonstrating
the technology to build reusable launch vehicles with
aircraft-like operations. If fully successful, they will
enable a low risk, low cost development of a commercially
operated RLV system. This phase will design, manufacture,
and operate the RLV system. The level of government
participation in this phase will be minimized.
2.0 Scope
This program will implement the recently released National
Space Transportation Policy, specifically Section III,
paragraph 2(b): "Research shall be focused on technologies
to support a decision no later than December 1996 to proceed
with a sub-scale flight demonstration which would prove the
concept of single-stage to orbit." The X-33 will
demonstrate the critical technologies needed for orbital
SSTO rockets in realistic operational environments. To the
extent practical, the X-33 will be tested in the ascent and
reentry flight environments of a full-scale SSTO rocket. In
addition, the X-33 will focus on those operational issues
which are critical to the development of reliable low cost
reusable space transportation. The X-33 will incorporate
more advanced materials with unit and component weights
equivalent to those required by a follow-on SSTO rocket.
The performance demonstrated by the X-33 will provide the
necessary data to establish the detailed requirements for
future operational RLV's.
3.0 Objectives and Guidelines
3.1 Technical Objectives
The following are provided as a set of technical objectives
to be accomplished by the X-33 and follow-on RLV launch
systems. Offerors must accomplish, at a minimum, objectives
reflected in Table 1. Accomplishment of effort beyond that
reflected in the table as minimally required, is possible
but must be accomplished within established funding
guidelines. These are consistent with the October 6, 1994
Draft of the National Spacelift Requirements Document. For
the follow-on operational system (RLV), the following
objectives should be used for initial design purposes and
are subject to later trade.
X-33
RLV
CAPABLE
Performance
All rocket, fully reusable, single stage REQ
GOAL
launch system
Trajectory SUB
ORBITAL
ORBITAL
Vehicle must prove concept of single stage to REQ
N/A
orbit rocket (i.e., demonstrate key SSTO
technology, operations, and reliability
requirements in an integrated flight
vehicle).
Capable of delivering/returning an unmanned N/A
REQ
25,000 lbm payload to/from the International
Space Station (ISS) and delivering/returning
a crew complement to/from the ISS. ISS
located at 220 nmi Altitude and 51.6-
Inclination.
Evaluate potential mission applications N/A
REQ
including:
-- Payload Delivery: Government and
Commercial Missions.
-- Military applications for
Transatmospheric Vehicles.
-- Alternative civil/commercial/military REQ
uses of RLV 's.
The vehicle shall be capable of RLV ascent REQ
REQ
and descent flight profiles
Autonomous flight operations (launch, ascent, REQ
REQ
on-orbit, reentry, landing)
The Flight Vehicle shall be able to Abort- RTLS
REQ
Once-Around (AOA) back to the launch site or
accomplish a Return-To-Launch Site (RTLS)
maneuver.
-- The Flight Vehicle shall be capable of GOAL
REQ
safely landing after loss of thrust from any
single main propulsion engine or group of
engines using shared components.
Following engine start, but prior to lift REQ
REQ
off, the Flight Vehicle and propulsion system
health status shall be determined and shall
be capable of being safely shut down.
The Flight Vehicle shall be capable of OPTIONAL
N/A
performing a suborbital "Pop-Up" Maneuver for
the purpose of deploying satelitte/booster
payloads.
Mission Duration (International Space N/A 7
DAYS
Station)
On-Orbit Operations
The Flight Vehicle shall be able to N/A
REQ
rendezvous and station keep with the
International Space Station and other orbital
spacecraft.
The Flight Vehicle shall be able to dock with N/A
REQ
Space Station and other spacecraft.
The Flight Vehicle shall have a 5 minute N/A
REQ
launch window for rendezvous and docking with
the planned International Space Station.
Crew override of flight controls on-orbit N/A
REQ
when requried (i.e., satellite servicing)
Human Transport
Humans as passengers, not flight crew (except N/A
REQ
during some on-orbit cases).
Human passenger capability when required by
REQ
mission unique factors.
All crew systems "containerized" to permit N/A
REQ
ease of removal for missions not requiring
human presence.
Launch Rate TBD
TBD
Accommodate Payloads
An off-line payload processing system shall OPTIONAL
REQ
be required. The payload shall be installed
in a payload container which will be loaded
into the Flight Vehicle.
The payload container shall provide OPTIONAL
REQ
standardized structural, mechanical,
electrical, communications, and other
interfaces to the Flight Vehicle.
X-33
RLV
OPERABLE
Schedule Dependability
Vehicle shall consistently launch when GOAL
REQ
planned 95% of time.
Responsive
3.5 day turn around of a Flight Vehicle for GOAL
GOAL
reflight under emergency conditions.
Resilient
Maximize robustness to adverse weather REQ
REQ
conditions.
Efficient Ground Process
The Support System shall provide for REQ
REQ
standardized mission planning, mission
operations, command and control,
maintainance, repair, and support of the
Flight Vehicle.
7 day turn around of a Flight Vehicle for GOAL
GOAL
reflight under normal conditions
Supportable
Self-Ferry of Flight Vehicles between launch GOAL
REQ
and landing sites (add-on turbine engines,
landing/nav lights, etc. equipment allowed).
The Flight Vehicle shall be capable of GOAL
GOAL
landing at alternate unprepared landing
sites.
No preplanned down range abort sites. REQ
REQ
The Flight Vehicle shall land on conventional REQ
REQ
runways or, for vertical landing vehicles,
within a 200 foot radius on conventional
runway surfaces.
Maintainable
All on-board subsystems required for the GOAL
REQ
Flight Vehicle shall be field
repairable/replacable.
All equipment required to repair, turnaround GOAL
GOAL
and relaunch the Flight Vehicle shall be
transportable.
ECONOMICAL
Cost Effectiveness
High enough potential for profitability to
REQ
permit signifcant private investment (at
most, government as "anchor tenants").
Development cost to government. $650 M 0
(GOAL)
Low Recurring Cost
Operating costs per flight. $2M
TBD
(GOAL)
75% annual cost savings to government. N/A
REQ
Viable Commercial Spacelift Capability OPTIONAL
REQ
Maintain Indigenous Capability
Minimize reliance on foreign sources for REQ
REQ
critical materials, components, and services.
RELIABLE
Probability of safe recovery of the flight
0.995
vehicle per mission.
Probability of safe recovery of the human N/A
0.999
passengers per mission.
CONSTRAINTS
Environmentally compliant (i.e., Federal and REQ
REQ
local regulations)
REQ: Firm Requirement
GOAL: Desirable Item (More Flexible than Requirement)
N/A: Not Applicable
3.2 Design Traceability to SSTO Rocket Requirements
The X-33 system, subsystems, and major components shall be
designed and tested so as to ensure their traceability
(technology and general design similarity) and scalability
(directly scalable unit weights, loads, design, fabrication
methods, and testing approaches) to a full scale SSTO rocket
system.
3.3 Operability Guidelines
The following should be used as guidelines when designing
both the X-33 and RLV systems:
The vehicle should feature a minimal number of
separate systems and subsystems. The vehicle should
minimize the number of active components needed to
accomplish its mission safely.
The vehicle should minimize the number of hands-on
activities needed to handle, maintain, checkout,
service, and launch. Vehicle servicing,
maintenance, and operations should be designed to be
accomplished with a minimal number of personnel.
Avionics should maximize the use of built in test
and evaluation.
The vehicle should minimize the number of different
fluids.
The vehicle should minimize hazardous operations.
The vehicle should minimize the number of man-hours,
special tools, and support equipment needed to turn-
around and refly the vehicle.
The number of closed compartments and required
purges should be minimized. Actively conditioned
components should be minimized or eliminated where
possible.
The mean time between major overhaul for the system
and components should be maximized.
Component accessibility should be maximized, using
aircraft standards where possible and relevant.
The number of criticality-one failure modes should
be minimized.
Robust design margins should be used where
applicable.
4.0 Areas to Be Accomplished in Phase I
The general areas to be accomplished in Phase I should
include, but not be limited to the following:
4.1 Business Planning
Business investment strategies and planning for the X-33
design/demonstration (Phase II) and follow-on RLV (Phase
III) will be initiated and matured during Phase I. This
will determine the requirements for the development and
operation of a cost-effective, commercially developed and
operated RLV system. Planning should include, but not be
limited to:
Cost / benefit modeling (inc. cash, revenue stream,
depreciation, interest, taxation, etc.).
Potential financial investment sources and
requirements.
Level of government participation in RLV development
and operations.
- Legislation required to permit unique government /
industry partnerships.
Cost and schedule to develop, manufacture, and operate
flight and related support systems.
- Comprehensive to a level that will permit credible,
independent assessments.
Potential commercial market share with associated
requirements to achieve.
Potential and required return on investment (focused on
long term).
Identification of risks and tasks to mitigate.
Procurement mechanisms.
Management approach.
4.2 System Operations Planning
The X-33 will demonstrate key operational attributes
required for a cost effective SSTO rocket system. As a
minimum, the following will be accomplished in the design of
the X-33:
Flow down of SSTO rocket operations requirements to
the X-33 (i.e., traceability).
Reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
Operation of ground support systems.
Flight operations.
Logistical support.
Manpower, skill types and levels.
Estimated vehicle turnaround, mean time between
failure, mean time to repair, reliability, and other
critical maintenance parameters.
Operations and maintenance cost estimates to
accomplish the flight requirements.
Overall support concept including flight vehicle
support, propellant storage, and range facilities
and services.
Transportation concept.
4.3 Vehicle Design and Analysis
4.3.1 Technical Baselines
For both the X-33 and follow-on SSTO rocket system, a
technical baseline with the following representative
parameters, at a minimum, shall be defined:
Physical design, layout, materials, dimensions, and
volumes.
Description of acoustic, vibration, thermal (e.g.,
aeroheating, base heating, etc.), and structural
loads (e.g., loads along vehicle station) on
vehicle.
Flight vehicle mass properties including gross
liftoff weight, empty weight, unit weights, and
mass fractions.
Flight performance, aerodynamic characteristics, and
optimized ascent and descent trajectories.
Flight vehicle stability and guidance, navigation,
and control assessment and incorporation into
vehicle design.
Payload capacity versus maximum velocity, orbital
inclination, and altitude capability achieved.
Identify total lift margin including both payload,
design weight margins and any performance weight
margin above the minimum necessary to achieve a once
around the earth mission for the orbital vehicle.
Propulsion subsystem characteristics.
Cross range maneuver capability.
Crosswind takeoff and landing limitations.
Weather constraints.
Operations (see section 4.2).
Payload and crew accommodations and processing
(where applicable).
4.3.2 SSTO Rocket Concept Definition
An SSTO rocket vehicle concept shall be designed and
analyzed at a level sufficient to demonstrate SSTO rocket
requirements flowdown to the X-33 flight system. The areas
addressed should be similar to those described below in
section 4.3.3.
4.3.3 X-33 Preliminary Design
SYSTEM DESIGN
The X-33 system design will make use of near term
available technologies and innovative concepts in the
vehicle design, manufacturing processes, assembly and
integration process, and ground test. Designs will
focus on operational simplicity and minimizing vehicle
processing requirements. Detailed layout and systems
engineering analysis required to demonstrate the
feasibility and performance of the X-33 vehicle will be
provided. The level of design required will be
sufficient to permit a concept downselection at the
conclusion of this phase.
As a minimum, the scalability and traceability of the X-
33 airframe, cryogenic tanks and thermal protection
systems (TPS) to the SSTO rocket will be identified in
order to establish that the required structural mass
fraction of the SSTO rocket is achievable. Where the X-
33 design is not directly traceable to the full scale
SSTO rocket, product enhancements, ground test
programs, or alternative minimal risk design approaches
to provide an SSTO rocket capability will be
identified.
DESIGN-TO-COST GOAL
The X-33 design shall be developed using a design-to-
cost methodology. The goal shall be to constrain the
total X-33 program cost as close to a $(To Be Proposed)
program or lower as possible, however, all costs must
be completely credible, realistic, and defendable to an
independent costing evaluation. Total costs include
both government and industry investments combined.
TEST PROGRAM
A comprehensive test program shall be developed for the
X-33, identifying the configuration and number of test
articles, a description of the test facilities, and a
schedule for the test program. This will include
testing for both ground and flight components and
systems.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
The software structure needed to meet the X-33 system
requirements will be defined and will include the
development program for generating the necessary code,
software tools, and validation procedures to be
utilized.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
A preliminary design of X-33 support equipment will be
prepared, including an integrated program for the
manufacture, test, and integration of this equipment
with the flight vehicle. Support equipment shall
include factory assets needed to manufacture and
assemble the X-33, test stands needed to validate the X-
33 prior to flight, propellant storage and servicing
equipment, maintenance equipment, and other operations
support requirements.
RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM
Potential problem areas critical to engineering,
operability, technology, reliability, safety, or
schedule will be analyzed. For the identified critical
risk areas, a program to reduce the risks will be
established. Appropriate technical performance
measurements for program critical elements will be
identified.
MATERIAL ACQUISITION
The X-33 component procurements (including appropriate
descriptions, e.g., fabricate vs. off-the shelf,
schedule, etc.) required to achieve the program
schedule and contain program costs shall be identified.
4.3.4 Phase II Supporting Technology Demonstrations
The identification of Phase II supporting technology
demonstrations required to develop critical technologies for
SSTO rockets - not incorporated on the X-33 flight vehicle -
and the development of a plan (tasks, rationale, cost,
schedule, facilities, etc.) for their accomplishment during
Phase II shall be finalized during Phase I. Funding levels
for these demonstrations are included in the RLV Technology
line item (Phase II) in Section 6.0.
4.4 Phase I Supporting Technology Demonstrations
In addition to the above description of Phase I activities
to be accomplished, early technology hardware/software
demonstrations to be implemented during Phase I (i.e., X-33
Concept Definition/Design Phase) may be pursued if selected
offeror elected to propose this activity. These technology
demonstrations must be focused on those technologies
required to achieve a successful X-33 flight demonstration
program (and follow on RLV), must not be currently in-work
under existing efforts (e.g., Advanced Launch Technology
NASA Research Announcements), and must be completed at or
before the end of Phase I. Funding levels for these
demonstrations are included in the RLV Technology line item
(Phase I) in Section 6.0.
These demonstrations may be related, but are not limited to
the following generic technologies:
Autonomous Avionics / Guidance, Navigation, and
Control
Vehicle System Level Health Monitoring and
Management
Reusable Cryogenic Tank System
- Demonstrate alternate manufacturing, materials, or
material architectures which increase performance
or reduce cost or risk over tanks currently being
pursued.
Electon-Beam Cure of Composites
- Primary Structures:
Demonstrate reduced processing and tooling cost
and increased design flexibility.
Produce demonstration article
Define facility requirements and cost to
produce X-33 and/or full scale components and
primary structures domestically.
- Cryogenic Tanks:
Demonstrate acceptable composite premeability
and resin properties
Demonstrate LH2 containment in a pressure
vessel at the appropriate pressures/stress
levels.
Thermal Protection Systems
- Develop stand-off attachments for metallic and/or
CMC TPS
- Demonstrate attachment to composite primary
structure materials an/or composite cryogenic tank
or tank insulation.
Propulsion System
- Demonstrate maturity and performance of the D-57
or equivalent LH2/LO2 engine as a potential X-33
engine.
- Integrated powerhead
- Advanced turbomachinery
- Thrust cell technology
- Combustion devices (Gas Generator)
Integrated Vehicle / Engine System Demonstration
- Aerospike
5.0 Resource Sharing
Industry cost sharing may include cash (profit based or
venture capital), Independent Research and Development
(IR&D) funds to be expended in performance of the
cooperative agreement, and in-kind contributions. Industry
in-kind contributions are governed by Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110, Section 23, entitled "Cost
Sharing or Matching". Industry's cost share shall not be
charged to the Government under any contract, grant, or
cooperative agreement, except for allocation as part of an
IR&D program.
6.0 Government Budget Information
Any award is subject to the availability of funds. The
following funding information is provided as a guide to the
approximate level of funding available.
Expected total program funding in millions of dollars,
by FY, is as follows:
FY 95* FY96 FY97
FY98 FY99
X-33 Concept Definition/Design (Phase I)18.0 6.0 --
-- --
X-33 Design/Demonstrate (Phase II) -- 43.0 147.0
270.0 178.0
X-33 Total 18.0 49.0 147.0
270.0 178.0
RLV Technology 20.0
40.0 147.0
(Phase I)
(Phase II)
* Note: Includes Department of Defense Funding
7.0 Proposed Deviations
It is anticipated that the terms and conditions of any
resultant cooperative agreement will essentially be the same
as those contained under Appendix D - Model Cooperative
Agreement. The degree of your acceptance of the proposed
clauses will be considered in the evaluation of your
proposal. Proposers shall indicate any clauses which the
proposer is unwilling to accept, state reasons for the
objections, and propose alternate wording, as appropriate.
In the absence of objections to the cooperative agreement
clauses, the proposer shall include a statement of
acceptance.
8.0 Foreign Participation
For purposes of this program, a company is a U.S. entity 1)
if it is organized and exists under the laws of the United
States and is not otherwise controlled by a foreign entity;
or 2) if it is a U.S. subsidiary of a foreign entity who
propose to carry out all, or substantially all, of the
activities in its proposal within the United States.
All other entities shall be considered foreign entities and
participation of foreign entities is encouraged to the
extent that they are entities organized in, and/or
controlled by, a country which encourages the participation
of U. S. firms in similar cooperative activities funded by
that government.
Each consortia proposal shall indicate whether the proposing
members are U.S. or foreign entities using the above
definitions.
9.0 CAN Internet Access
A digital copy of this CAN and related documents are
available over the Internet. The documents are in American
Standard Code Information Interchange (ASCII) format and
reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server at the Marshall
Space Flight Center (MSFC), which may be accessed using
client browsers, such as MOSAIC. The WWW address, or (URL),
of the MSFC Procurement home page is
"http://procure.msfc.nasa.gov".
If you have any problems, ask for help from your system
administrator.
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APPENDIX B
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO NASA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
NOTICE
.c2.1. Foreword
NASA depends upon industry, educational institutions, and
other nonprofit organizations for many of its research and
development efforts. While a number of mechanisms have been
developed over the years to inform the research and
development community of those areas in which NASA has
special research interests, the instructions in this
appendix apply only to this Cooperative Agreement Notice. A
NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) permits competitive
selection of projects in accordance with statute, and
preserves some of the traditional concepts and understanding
associated with NASA sponsorship normally solicited by a
NASA Research Announcement (NRA). A CAN also introduces new
concepts for NASA sponsorship.
.c2.2. Policy
a. NASA fosters and encourages the submission of proposals
relevant to Agency mission requirements by solicitations
which describe areas of interest to NASA. Proposals received
in response to this CAN will be used only for evaluation
purposes.
b. NASA does not allow a proposal, the contents of which
are not available without restriction from another source,
or any unique ideas submitted in response to the CAN, to be
used as the basis of a solicitation or in negotiation with
other organizations, nor is a pre-award synopsis published
for individual proposals.
c. A solicited proposal that results in a NASA award
becomes part of the record of that transaction and may be
available to the public on specific requests; however,
information or materials that NASA and the awardees mutually
agree to be of a privileged nature will be held in
confidence to the extent permitted by law, including the
Freedom of Information Act.
d. NASA may select only a portion of a proposed
application, in which case the proposer will be given the
opportunity to accept or decline such partial acceptance.
e. NASA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
received in response to the CAN when such action is
considered in the best interest of the Government.
.c2.3. Relationship to Award
A cooperative agreement will be used to accomplish the
effort funded on the basis of a proposal submitted in
response to this CAN.
.c2.4. Conformance to Guidance
a. NASA does not have any mandatory forms or formats for
preparation of responses to CANs; however, it is requested
that proposals conform to the procedural and submission
guidelines covered in these instructions, as well as
Appendix C, CAN proposal format. In particular, NASA may
accept proposals without discussion; hence, proposals should
initially be as complete as possible and be submitted on the
proposersO most favorable terms.
b. In order to be considered responsive to the
solicitation, a submission must, at a minimum, present a
specific project within the area delineated by the CAN;
contain sufficient technical and cost information to permit
a meaningful evaluation; be signed by an official authorized
to legally bind the submitting organization; not merely
offer to perform standard services or to just provide
facilities or services; and not significantly duplicate a
more specific, current, or pending NASA solicitation.
.c2.5. CAN-Specific Items
a. Cooperative agreements require substantial involvement
by NASA in performance of the work under the agreement.
This use of NASA Center resources must be negotiated between
the proposer and the effected NASA Center(s) prior to
submission of the proposal and must be verified with a
letter of commitment signed by the respective Center
Director, or his designee. Proposers may make use of more
than one NASA Center. This letter of commitment shall
indicate the resources contributed; including direct labor,
facility usage, other NASA supplied equipment and services,
and direct program charges related to the performance of
NASA responsibilities specified in the proposal; and shall
be included in the standard prefatory material.
b. Any non-NASA resources included in the proposed effort
costs shall be verified with a letter of commitment signed
by an authorized representative of the resourceOs
organization(s). This letter of commitment shall indicate
the resources contributed with any conditions concerning the
use of these resources and shall be included in the standard
prefatory material.
.c2.6. Proposal Contents
a. The following general information is needed in all
proposals in order to permit consideration in an objective
manner. Each proposal copy shall contain all submitted
material, including a copy of the transmittal letter if it
contains substantive information.
b. The proposals shall have fully completed and signed
cover pages and certifications, in accordance with those
given in Appendix C of this CAN.
c. Proposals are expected to be written concisely in
English to minimize the burden on the reviewers and to
facilitate the overall evaluation process. The total length
of the proposal including cover page, prefatory material,
figures, tables, list of references, etc., shall not exceed
100 sheets of 8.5O x 11O paper, with a maximum of 52 lines
per page (point size 12 or larger, with 1-inch margins).
Proposals using type smaller than 12 points, compressed
type, or less-than-normal leading (space between lines),
which makes reading difficult may be returned unreviewed.
Review panels will schedule reviews based on 75 pages per
proposal. Proposals longer than 75 pages may be returned
unreviewed.
To facilitate the recycling of shredded proposals after
review, proposals shall be submitted on plain, white paper
only. This precludes the use of cardboard stock, plastic
covers, and colored paper.
d. Transmittal Letter or Prefatory Material
(1) The legal name and address of the organization and
specific division or campus identification, if part of
a larger organization;
(2) A brief project title intelligible to a literate
reader and suitable for use in the public press;
(3) Type of organization; e.g., profit, nonprofit,
educational, small business, minority, women-owned,
etc.;
(4) Name and telephone number of the Lead Partner and
business personnel who may be contacted during
evaluation or negotiation;
(5) Identification of any other organizations that are
currently evaluating a proposal for the same effort;
(6) Identification of the specific CAN, by number and
title, to which the proposal is responding;
(7) Dollar amount requested of NASA, desired starting
date, and duration of project;
(8) Date of submission; and
(9) Signature of a responsible official or authorized
representative of the organization, or any other person
authorized to legally bind the organization (unless the
signature appears on the proposal itself).
(10) Letters of commitment.
e. Restriction on Use and Disclosure of Proposal
Information
It is NASA policy to use information contained in proposals
for evaluation purposes only. While this policy does not
require that the proposal bear a restrictive notice,
offerors or quoters should, in order to maximize protection
of trade secrets or other information that is commercial or
financial, and confidential or privileged, place the
following notice on the title page of the proposal and
specify the information subject to the notice by inserting
appropriate identification, such as page numbers, in the
notice. In any event, information (data) contained in
proposals will be protected to the extent permitted by law;
but, NASA assumes no liability for use and/or disclosure of
information not made subject to the notice.
NOTICE
Restriction on Use and Disclosure
of Proposal Information
The information (data) contained in [insert page numbers or
other identification] of this proposal constitutes a trade
secret and/or information that is commercial or financial,
and confidential or privileged. It is furnished to the
Government in confidence with the understanding that it will
not, without permission of the offeror, be used or disclosed
other than for evaluation purposes; provided, however, that
in the event a grant or cooperative agreement is awarded on
the basis of this proposal, the Government shall have the
right to use and disclose this information (data) to the
extent provided in the grant or cooperative agreement. This
restriction does not limit the GovernmentOs right to use or
disclose this information (data) if obtained from another
source without restriction.
f. Abstract
Include a concise (200-300 words) abstract describing the
objective of the proposed effort and the method of approach.
g. Certifications
The following certifications are to be included:
Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace Requirements,
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters, and Certification Regarding
Lobbying. Appendix C contains forms for these
certifications.
h. Project Description
(1) Initial proposals in response to this CAN shall
reflect specific/detail plans for the Concept
Definition/Design Phase of the X-33, with preliminary
plans for both the follow-on period for
Design/Demonstration and for the commercial RLV
Development/Operation Phase. The initial proposal shall
contain for each phase, sections addressing:
1)Technical, 2) Management, and 3) Cost. These
proposals shall reflect planning for all phases of the
X-33 which include the following for each phase, in the
following priority:
- Business Investment Strategies and Cost Planning
- Operations Planning
- Vehicle Design and Analysis
Additionally, offerors may or may not elect to include
in their initial proposal for the Phase I activity,
supporting technology demonstration efforts.
Initial proposals must not, however, include only
supporting technology demonstration efforts, without
proposing to accomplish in parallel the Phase I
activity as discussed above.
(2) The technical section for each phase shall contain
a brief summary, followed by a description of the
technical content of the proposed effort, the approach,
and the expected results. Proposals shall include a
brief schedule for the proposed effort, with
milestones, payment milestones, and completion dates.
(3) The proposals shall reflect a detailed statement
of the work to be undertaken for the Concept
Definition/Design Phase and shall include specific
milestone accomplishments planned, payment milestones
and completion dates; specific technical objectives and
expected significance; relation to the present state of
the art; and relation to previous work done by the
proposer and to related work in progress elsewhere. The
statement should outline the general plan of work,
including the proposed business plan/management
arrangements and an adequate description of proposed
NASA Center or DoD Laboratory/Center involvement based
upon prior coordination/discussions with respective
Center involved. The project description should be
prepared in a manner that addresses the evaluation
factors in these instructions and any additional
specific factors in the CAN. Any substantial
collaboration with organizations or individuals not
referred to in the budget or use of consultants should
be described.
(4) The proposals shall reflect detailed business
investment strategies and planning to be undertaken
during the Concept Definition/Design Phase and shall
describe the evolutionary path/linkage proposed to be
followed during each subsequent phase of the X-33,
including the commercial Development/Operation Phase.
i. Management Approach
(1) For efforts involving interactions among
individuals from more than one organization, plans
for dissemination of responsibilities and any necessary
arrangements for ensuring a coordinated effort should
be described. This shall include a one page outline of
the articles of collaboration. The working
relationship with NASA field centers should be
described in this section.
(2) The initial proposals should reflect detailed
management planning, structure and approach for the
Concept Definition/Design Phase of the X-33.
Additionally, preliminary planning for management of
the Design/Demonstration Phase should be included as
well as linkage to the planned management during the
commercial Development/Operation Phase.
j. Key Personnel
(1) A brief biographical sketch referencing related
work of key personnel shall be included, along with any
exceptional qualifications covering the past 5 years.
The biographical sketch shall not exceed one page per
person.
(2) The Program Manager is responsible for direct
supervision of the work and participates in the conduct
of the project regardless of whether or not
compensation is received under the award. Omit social
security number and other personal items which do not
merit consideration in evaluation of the proposal. Give
similar biographical information on other senior
professional personnel who will be directly associated
with the project. Give the names and titles of any
other engineers and technical personnel associated
substantially with the project in an advisory capacity.
Universities should list the approximate number of
students or other assistants, together with information
as to their level of academic attainment. Any special
industry-university cooperative arrangements should be
described.
k. Facilities and Equipment
(1) Proposals should describe the proposed use of any
NASA facilities and equipment during the conduct of the
proposed cooperative agreement. This should be based
on prior discussions concluded with the respective
center to agree on potential government contributions
in a resultant cooperative agreement. Should the
potential government contribution involve use of Civil
Service personnel, the proposal must reflect costs
associated with those personnel.
(2) Describe available facilities and major items of
equipment especially adapted or suited to the proposed
project, and any additional major equipment that will
be required. Identify any Government-owned facilities,
industrial plant equipment, or special tooling that are
proposed for use on the project.
(3) Before requesting a major item of capital
equipment, the proposer should determine if sharing or
loan of equipment already within the organization is a
feasible alternative to purchase. Where such
arrangements cannot be made, the proposal should so
state.
(4) Potential respondents should be aware that
regulations require that NASA retain ownership of all
equipment purchased with NASA's contribution to any
cooperative agreements.
l. Proposed Costs/Cost Sharing
In addition to the instructions contained here, proposers
are referred to AppendixEC. This appendix contains a model
format for proposed budgets.
(1) Cost sharing is required under cooperative
agreements with "for-profit" organizations.
Significant cost sharing by industry is anticipated.
Cost sharing may include cash (including IR&D) and in-
kind contributions in accordance with section 23 of OMB
Circular A-110, which is provided as Appendix G to
this CAN. Proposers shall provide rationale to support
the cost sharing amounts proposed and state that it is
consistent with the cost sharing guidelines. The
degree of cost sharing will be a discriminator in the
evaluation process as described further in paragraph
11, Evaluation Factors, this Appendix.
(2) The budget section of the proposals shall include
a budget breakdown by Government fiscal year (October 1
to September 30) for each year of the proposed work.
The budget summary shall be presented in Budget Summary
Form as described in Appendix C, CAN Proposal Format.
The detailed computations requested in addition to this
form will be used by the Government to evaluate costs
as to reasonableness, allowability, and allocability.
The total budget amount shall also be entered in the
proposal summary pages.
(3) Direct-labor costs shall be segregated by program
element (e.g., avionics, propulsion) with estimated
hourly or monthly rates, number of months, and total
dollar amounts for each. Indirect costs shall be
explained to an extent that will allow the Government
to understand the basis of the estimates.
(4) Each significant category regarding other costs
shall be detailed, explained, and substantiated. For
example, proposals for equipment purchases shall
specify the type of equipment, number of units, and
unit cost. Requested travel allowances shall include
the destination, number of travelers, number of days,
and the total cost per trip.
(5) Proposals should contain cost and technical parts
in one volume; do not use separate OconfidentialO
salary pages. As applicable, include separate cost
estimates for salaries and wages; fringe benefits;
equipment; expendable materials and supplies; services;
domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication
or page charges; consultants; subcontractors; other
miscellaneous identifiable direct costs; and indirect
costs. List salaries and wages in appropriate
organizational categories (e.g., program manager, other
scientific and engineering professionals, graduate
students, research assistants, and technicians and
other non-professional personnel). Estimate all work
power data in terms of work-months or fractions of full-
time.
(6) Explanatory notes should accompany the cost
proposal to provide identification and estimated cost
of major capital equipment items to be acquired;
purposes, estimated number and lengths of trips
planned; basis for indirect cost computation (including
date of most recent negotiation and cognizant agency);
and clarification of other items in the cost proposal
that are not self-evident.
m. Project Measurement
The proposal should describe how the project's management
will define, measure and evaluate its own progress toward
project success over the course of the project. The plan
should include a definition of project success that the
Project Lead and Co-Leads will use to guide the effort, and
also include provisions for measuring progress toward cost
savings and reportable innovations for the benefit of the
relevant industry as a whole. Project financial reporting
must be developed to quantitatively track and report
progress during the entire period of the project.
n. Cooperative Agreement Payment Schedule/Milestone
Accomplishments
Proposers shall identify significant accomplishments towards
achieving the ultimate objectives of the cooperative
agreement, upon the completion of which NASA will provide
incremental payments. These will be called payment
milestones. Proposals should include payment milestones in
terms of accomplishment, date, and amount. Generally no more
than twelve payment milestones will be required per year.
The first payment milestone must not preceed receipt by NASA
of the articles of collaboration including signed agreements
among all parties.
o. Classified Information
Proposals should not contain national-security sensitive or
classified material. However, if the proposed work requires
access to or may generate such information, the submitter
will be required to comply with applicable Government
security regulations.
p. Current and Pending Support
(1) Following the budget section, the proposal shall
contain a summary of current and pending Federal
support of all projects with substantial involvement of
the program manager and each key sub-manager for whom
support is requested. The format appears in Appendix
C. The information content shall include: source of
support, project title with grant, cooperative
agreement or contract number, award amount by
Government fiscal year, and total award amount, award
period, level of effort in person-months, and the
location where the work is to be performed.
(2) For other current projects being conducted by the
Principal Investigator, provide title of project,
sponsoring agency, and ending date.
q. Special Matters
(1) Include any required statements of environmental
impact of the work, human subject or animal care
provisions, conflict of interest, or on such other
topics as may be required by the nature of the effort
and current statutes, executive orders, or other
current Government-wide guidelines.
(2) Proposers should include a brief description of
the organization, its facilities, and previous work
experience in the field of the proposal. Identify the
cognizant Government audit agency, inspection agency,
and administrative contracting officer, when
applicable.
7. Length
Unless otherwise specified in the CAN, every effort should
be made to keep proposals as brief as possible,
concentrating on substantive material essential for a
complete understanding of the project. Experience shows
that proposals should not exceed 75 pages.
.c2.8. Joint Proposals
The effort contemplated by this CAN may involve joint
efforts among individuals in different organizations or
mutual efforts of more than one organization. Where multiple
organizations are involved, the proposal shall be submitted
by only one of them. In this event, it should clearly
describe the role to be played by the other organizations
and indicate the legal and managerial arrangements
contemplated.
9. Late Proposals
A proposal received after the date or dates specified in the
CAN may still be considered if the selecting official deems
it to offer NASA a significant technical or cost reduction
advantage.
.c2.10. Withdrawal
Proposals may be withdrawn by the proposer at any time.
Offerors are requested to notify NASA if the proposal is
funded by another organization or other changed
circumstances which dictate termination of evaluation.
11. Evaluation Factors
Unless otherwise specified in the CAN, the principal
elements (of approximately equal weight) considered in
evaluating a proposal are its relevance to the CAN's
objectives, intrinsic merit, and cost.
a. Evaluation of a proposal's relevance to the CAN's
objectives includes an assessment of how well proposals meet
overall CAN objectives (business investment strategies and
planning, operations planning and technical objectives, and
vehicle design and analysis).
b. Evaluation of its intrinsic merit includes the
consideration of the following factors, none of which is
more important that any other:
(1) Overall integrated business investment strategy
and planning demonstrating linkage throughout Phase I,
II and III.
(2) Overall scientific or technical merit of the
proposal or unique and innovative methods, approaches,
or concepts demonstrated by the proposal, including
linkage throughout Phase I, II and III.
(3) The offeror's capabilities, related experience,
facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these
which are integral factors for achieving the proposal
objectives.
(4) The qualifications, capabilities and experience of
the proposed principal investigator, team leader, or
key personnel who are critical in achieving the
proposal objectives.
(5) Overall standing among similar proposals available
for evaluation and/or evaluation against the known
state-of-the-art.
c. Evaluation of the cost of a proposed effort includes
the consideration of the realism and reasonableness of the
proposed cost and the relationship of the proposed cost to
available funds; and the degree of Phase I cost sharing by
the proposer. While cost sharing may include cash
(including IR&D) and in-kind contributions, the evaluation
of cost sharing includes consideration of the following in
order of importance: cash, IR&D, and in-kind contributions.
.c2.12. Cancellation of CAN
NASA reserves the right to make no awards under this CAN
and, in the absence of program funding or for any other
reason, to cancel this CAN by having a notice published in
the Commerce Business Daily. NASA assumes no liability for
canceling the CAN or for anyoneOs failure to receive actual
notice of cancellation. Cancellation may be followed by
issuance and synopsis of a revised CAN, since amendment of
the CAN is normally not permitted.
13. Schedule
The schedule for the preparation, review and selection of
proposals for this CAN is as follows:
October 19 , 1994 Industry Briefing and release of draft
CAN
November 15, 1994 Release of final CAN
January 6, 1995 Proposals due
January 31, 1995 Selection announcement
NASA will directly contact both successful and unsuccessful
proposers.
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APPENDIX C
CAN
Please prepare your proposal in the following format:
Page Length
Standard Cover Page 1 Page
Proposal Summary Forms 2 Pages
Budget Summary Form 1 Page per year
plus
1 Page Summary Roll
Up
Additional Detailed Budget Information As Required
Current and Pending Federal Support 1 Page
Certifications (see pages C-9, C-10, C-11) 3 Pages
Table of Contents 1 Page
1. Project Description
a. Technical Statement of Work
b. Proposed Milestone Accomplishments
c. Business Investment Strategies and Planning
d. Operations Planning
e. Vehicle Design and Analysis
2. Management Approach
3. Key Personnel ( Biographical Sketches)
4. Facilities and Equipment
5. Proposed Costs/Cost Sharing
6. Project Measurement
Reminder: proposals shall not exceed 75 pages.
These blanks for NASA use only:
Log No.: _________________
Date Received: ____________
Cooperative Agreement No.:
________________________
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator (ATD)
X-33
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Proposal Title
_________________________________________
Program ManagerOs Signature and Date
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Typed Name and Title of Program Manager
___________________________________________________
Program ManagerOs Telephone Number with Area Code
___________________________________________________
Name of Organization
_________________________________________
Authorizing Organization OfficialOs Signature and Date
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Authorizing Organization OfficialOs Typed Name and Title
___________________________________________________
Authorizing Organization OfficialOs Telephone Number with
Area Code
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Organization Address, including Postal Code and Country
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator
X-33
Proposal Title:
Program ManagerOs Name, Organization, and Address:
Abstract: (200 to 300 wordsDnot to be replicated in the
body of the proposal)
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
Advanced Technology Demonstrator
X-33
1. Budget Summary by Federal Government Fiscal Year:
NASA FY: 95:10/94-9/95 96:10/95-9/96 97:10/96-9/97
98:10/97-9/98
Tot Request:
BUDGET SUMMARY *
From ______________________ To __________________
FOR NASA USE ONLY
A B C
1. Direct Labor
(salaries, wages, __________ __________ __________
fringe benefits)
2. Total Direct Labor __________ __________ __________
Hours
3. Other Direct
Costs:
a. Subcontractors __________ __________ __________
b. Consultants __________ __________ __________
c. Equipment __________ __________ __________
d. Supplies __________ __________ __________
e. Travel __________ __________ __________
f. Other __________ __________ __________
4. Indirect Costs,
Including Percent __________ __________ __________
5. Other Applicable __________ __________ __________
Costs
6. Subtotal __________ __________ __________
7. Less Proposed Cost
Sharing (if any) __________ __________ __________
8. Total Costs __________ __________ __________
9. APPROVED BUDGET XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX __________
* Note: Fill out once for entire proposed effort and fill
out again once for each year of effort on an annual basis
(government fiscal years, e.g., October 1, 1995 to September
30, 1996).
General Instructions
1. Provide a separate budget summary sheet for each year of
the proposed effort.
2. Recipient estimated costs should be entered in Column A.
Columns B and C are for NASA use only. Column C represents
program budget.
3. Provide in attachments to the budget summary the detailed
computations of estimates in each cost category, along with
any narrative explanation required to fully explain proposed
costs.
4. General-purpose, non-technical equipment is not allowable
as a direct cost to NASA under cooperative agreements
unless specifically approved by the agreements officer.
5. In connection with indirect cost, provide the name,
address, and telephone number of the Federal agency and
official having cognizance over such matters for the
institution.
Line-by-Line Instructions
1. Direct Labor (salaries, wages and fringe benefits):
Attachments should list number and titles of personnel,
amount of time to be devoted to the cooperative agreement
and hourly rates of pay.
2. Total Direct Labor Hours: Show total number of estimated
labor hours required to accomplish the task.
3. Other Direct Costs:
a. Subcontractors - Attachments should describe the work
to be subcontracted, estimated amount, recipient (if known),
and the reason for subcontracting this effort.
b. Consultants - Identify consultants to be used, why they
are necessary, time to be spent on the project, and rates of
pay (not to exceed the equivalent of the daily rate for GS-
18 in Federal service: $429 per day as of January 12, 1992,
excluding expenses and indirect cost).
c. Equipment - List separately and explain the need for
items of equipment exceeding $1,000. Describe the basis for
the estimated cost.
d. Supplies - Provide general categories of needed
supplies, the method of acquisition, estimated cost, and the
basis for the estimate.
e. Travel - List proposed trips individually, describe
their purpose in relation to the grant, provide dates,
destination, and number of travelers where known, and
explain how the cost for each was derived.
f. Other - Enter the total of any other direct costs not
covered by 3a through 3e. Attach an itemized list explaining
the need for each item and the basis for the estimate.
4. Indirect Costs: Identify indirect cost rate(s) and
base(s) as approved by the cognizant Federal agency,
including the effective period of the rate. If unproved
rates are used, explain why and include the computational
basis for the indirect expense pool and corresponding
allocation base for each rate.
5. Other Applicable Costs: Enter the total of any other
applicable costs. Attach an itemized list explaining the
need for each item and the basis for the estimate.
6. Subtotal -- Estimate Costs: Enter the sum of items 1,
3.a, through 3.f, 4, and 5.
7. Less Proposed Cost Sharing : Enter the amount proposed.
If cost sharing is based on specific cost items, identify
each item and amount in attachment.
8. Total Estimate Costs: Enter the total after subtracting
item 7 from item 6.
9. Approved Budget: NASA use only.
LIST
FROM ALL OTHER SOURCES
This list should include all current research support from
all other sources. It must include the proposed project and
all other research requiring a part or portion of the time
of the Principal Investigator and other senior personnel.
The number of person-months must be stated regardless of the
source of the support. Please provide this information in
the following form:
I. Name of Program Manager
A. Current Support
B. Pending Proposals (including renewal applications)
List separately for (A) and (B):
(1) Source of Support
(2) Project Title and Short Abstract
(3) Award Amount
(4) Period Covered by Award
(5) Person-Months
(6) Location where activity is/will be performed
II. Names of other key personnel
List (A) and (B) as shown above for each senior Co-
Investigator.
III. Other agencies to which the proposal, or parts thereof,
has been submitted.
Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
Grantees Other Than Individuals
____________________________________________________________
This certification is required by the regulations
implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 (CFR)
Part 85, Subpart F. The regulations, published in the
January 31, 1989 Federal Register, require certification by
grantees, prior to award, that they will maintain a drug-
free workplace. The certification set out below is a
material representation of fact upon which reliance will be
placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False
certification or violation of the certification shall be
grounds for suspension of payments, suspension or
termination of grants, or government wide suspension or
debarment (see 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.615 and 85.620).
This grantee certifies that it will provide a drug-free
workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that
the unlawful manufacture, dissemination dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance is
prohibited in the granteeOs workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to
inform employees about -
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
(2) The granteeOs policy of maintaining a drug-free
workplace.
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation,
and employee assistance programs.
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon
employees for drug abuse violations in the
workplace.
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be
engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy
of the statement required by paragraph (a).
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required
by paragraph (a) that as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will -
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement.
(2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the
workplace no later than five days after such
conviction.
(e) Notifying the agency within ten days after
receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction.
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2),
with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against
such an employee, up to and including termination;
or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate
satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by
a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement,
or other appropriate agency.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain
a drug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (e), and (f).
____________________________________________________________
Organization Name (PR)/Award Number or Project
Name
___________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
____________________________________________________________
Signature Date
ED 80-0004
Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
Primary Covered Transactions
____________________________________________________________
This certification is required by the regulations
implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.510, ParticipantOs
responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part
VII of the May 26, 1988 Federal Register (pages 19160-
19211). Copies of the regulation may be obtained by
contacting the U.S. Department of Education, Grants and
Contracts Service, 400 Maryland Avenue, S. W. (Room 3633 GSA
Regional Office Building No. 3), Washington, DC 20202-4725,
telephone (202) 732-2505.
(1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the
best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed
for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency.
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this
proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a
criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,
State, or local) transaction or contract under a public
transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust
statues or commission of embezzlement theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise
criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this
certification.
(d) Have not within three-year period preceding this
application/proposal had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for
cause or default.
(2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable
to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach
an explanation to this proposal.
____________________________________________________________
Organization Name PR/Award Number or Project
Name
____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
____________________________________________________________
Signature Date
ED Form GCS-008 (REV.12/88)
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan,
the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification
of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have
been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, ODisclosure Form to Report
Lobbying,O in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all sub-
awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements)
and that all shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon
which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person
who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000, and not
more than $100,000 for each such failure.
____________________________________________________________
Signature and Date
____________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
____________________________________________________________
Organization Name
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APPENDIX H
ADP Automated Data Processing
ASCII American Standard Code Information Interchange
CAN Cooperative Agreement Notice
CDT Central Daylight Time
CFR (page 10)
Co-P Co-Partner
FAX Facsimile
FY Fiscal Year
IR&D Independent Research and Development
klb Kilo-pound
LEO Low Earth Orbit
LP Lead Partner
MSFC Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
nm Nautical Mile
NRA NASA Research Announcement
OMB Office of Management and Business
OSAT Office of Space Access and Transportation
PR (page 10)
TBD To Be Determined
URL (page 6)
VHM Vehicle Health Monitoring
WWW World Wide Web