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RECOVERY - ARES I UPPER STAGE - CONTRACT NNM07AB03C - CLIN 7 - ARRA -ENGINEERING STUDY

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NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) seeks to conduct a feasibility study focused on an alternative configuration of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks for the Ares I Upper Stage. This study will evaluate replacing the current common bulkhead design with separate propellant tanks and substituting the composite interstage structure with a metallic one. The procurement for this study falls under contract NNM07AB03C and will follow a cost reimbursement approach in accordance with FAR 52.243-2, permitting adjustments as necessary during contract performance. The opportunity is not open for new competition due to Boeing’s existing contract and their integral role in the ongoing Ares I Upper Stage Project work, making the introduction of a new contractor impractical and potentially disruptive. This action is tied to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and is presented as a pre-solicitation notice for informational purposes. Additionally, NASA has appointed an Ombudsman for this contractual action to assist with concerns or questions during the procurement process.

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NASA MSFC contract for Ares I tank feasibility study, cost-reimbursement basis, Boeing only.

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927110 - Space Research and Technology

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 12

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Full Description

This is an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 presolicitationnotice which is for informational purposes only, as identified in FAR 5.704.NASA/MSFC has a requirement for a Feasibility Study of Alternate Liquid Hydrogen/LiquidOxygen Tank Configuration necessary to examine an alternate configuration that replacesthe common bulkhead with separate propellant tanks and replaces the composite interstagewith a metallic structure (referencehttp://www.nasa.gov/pdf/231430main_UpperStage_FS_final.pdf )NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the above items under contract NNM07AB03C. This actionwill be accomplished under authority of FAR 52.243-2, Changes-Cost Reimbursement. Thisaction does not constitute a new requirement. Competition is impractical for thefollowing reason:a) Boeing is currently under contract and is intimately engaged in ongoing Ares I USPwork. Therefore, to pursue an alternative candidate would be ineffective and disruptiveto the Ares I USP activities.The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note26.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".

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