NASA MSFC Solicitation: Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Cost Collection and Modeling
Synopsis – Sep 20, 2005
General Information
Solicitation Number: NNM05131926
Posted Date: Sep 20, 2005
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Sep 20, 2005
Original Response Date: Nov 04, 2005
Current Response Date: Nov 04, 2005
Classification Code: B — Special studies and analysis – not R and D
NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Contracting Office Address
NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
Description
NASA/MSFC has a requirement to develop a cost model that parametrically evaluates the program acquisition cost (i.e. design, development, testing, evaluation, and production/recurring costs) of nuclear thermal propulsion systems. The model will be capable of accurately estimating the cost of NTP systems sized from 15,000lbf to 250,000lbf thrust using various reactor designs and fuel types.
This NTP cost model will leverage from NTP cost models previously developed for NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) in its development to assure the added capabilities and enhancement of the model that are the focus of this effort.
The NTP cost model development will be anchored by the best historical and up to date data that is available and will be collected from industry, academia, and other government agencies thru data collection efforts and will be included as part of the cost model (database) deliverables.
The model’s intent is to be able to perform quick and accurate assessments of an NTP system in efforts to support design trades as well as acquisition strategy evaluations (i.e., technology demonstration using robotic precursor missions versus initial development for human-rated missions).
NASA/MSFC intends to purchase these services from Pratt & Whitney/Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, California.
Competition is considered impractical based on the following reasons:
1. P&W/Rocketdyne, under a previous contract with MSFC, was responsible for the development and delivery of the Liquid Rocket Engine Cost Model (LRECM). As a result, they possess an in-depth understanding of propulsion database cost modeling and are therefore in an unparalleled position to understand and implement the requirements of both the Center and the Agency in the area of NTP cost collection and modeling.
2. P&W/Rocketdyne, under a previous contract with the Glenn Research Center, was responsible for the collection and modeling of NTP data. Utilization of this data as the foundation for further NTP cost modeling is critical in meeting the Center’s needs. As the developer of this model, P&W/Rocketdyne is in a unique position to both understand the existing database model and successfully build upon it to further develop the cost model needed for this MSFC NTP effort.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26.
See note 22.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note “B”.
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
Point of Contact
Name: Vanessa D Lindsey
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: (256) 544-4335
Fax: (256) 544-6062
Email: vanessa.lindsey@msfc.nasa.gov
Name: Jeffrey S. Jackson
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: (256) 544-8935
Fax: (256) 544-3223
Email: Jeffrey.S.Jackson@nasa.gov
