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GeoXO Spacecraft DRFP Questions and Answers Set #3 and Clarifications Question #1-Pertaining to Solicitation Section L.14 Paragraph states relevant past performance is for efforts with a “minimum annu... GeoXO Spacecraft DRFP Questions and Answers Set #3 and Clarifications Question #1-Pertaining to Solicitation Section L.14 Paragraph states relevant past performance is for efforts with a “minimum annual cost/fee incurred of $250,000,000” Can “annual” be removed as a qualifier? This would make it consistent with Section M.5 Can minimum threshold be reduced to $50,000,000? Answer #1- The clause at L.14, GSFC 52.215-230 PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME (MAR 2020) was the incorrect clause. This will be corrected in the final RFP. The correct clause does not contain the word “annual”. The minimum threshold cannot be reduced to $50,000,000 however, the Government will lower the minimum threshold to $150,000,000. Question #2-Pertaining to Solicitation Section M.5 Paragraph states relevant past performance is for efforts with that will meet/exceed a “total cost/fee of $250,000,000” Can minimum threshold be reduced to $50,000,000 Answer #2- See Answer #1 Question #3- Pertaining to Attachment C -SCFPS712 Can the previous Figure SCFPS712 that was in the Phase A documentation remain a valid reference figure to correspond to the definitions provided in SCFPS714 & SCFPS715 Answer #3- No – utilize the current figure in SCFPS712. The SCFPS is in process of being updated to add a requirement that corresponds to the “Qualification (prototype)” testing shown in the figure. Definitions for protoflight, prototype and qualification are in the Spacecraft Statement of Work (SOW). The GeoI1 and GeoS1 spacecraft are required to be protoflight units. Question #4-Pertaining to: Attachment C-SCFPS665-Primary and secondary structures fabricated from nonmetallic composites, beryllium, or containing bonded joints or bonded inserts shall be proof tested in accordance with Section 2.4.1.4.1 of GSFC-STD-7000B [20]. Seeking to verify that NASA will allow for the utilization of GEVS GSFC-STD-7000B, section 2.4.1.4.1.d.1 as a path to compliance for metal-metal & metal-nonmetal bonds? From GEVS 2.4.1.4.1.d.1: “... As a minimum, at least one of each type of bonded joint in the flight article shall be tested to 1.25 times the maximum predicted limit load for that joint type. The remainder of the bonded joints may then be considered to be qualified by similarity.” Answer #4- As stated per GEVs, the preferred approach is proof test each joint. However, in cases where proof testing individual joints is not necessary, provisions in 2.4.1.4.1.d.1 may be followed. Provisions #2 and #3 must also be followed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to demonstrate to the Government why it is not necessary to test each individual joint. Clarifications #1-Clarifying requirement SCFPS161 in Attachment C This requirement allows for maintaining and monitoring battery health when the spacecraft is in a condition where it cannot be powered (e.g. working an issue with other spacecraft hardware.) Please note that the Government considers the battery to be discharging even when the spacecraft is powered off. #2- Clarifying requirement SCMAR42 in Attachment H EEE parts for components, assemblies and/or subsystems that are accepted by the Government for the Inherited Items Risk Assessment Process do NOT need to go through the EPCB approval process unless a risk for a EEE part has been identified. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject components, assemblies and/or subsystems for the Inherited Risk Assessment Process based on the extent of the heritage, need date of the risk assessments and government resources available to perform the assessments. #3-Clarifiying requirement SCFPS282 in Attachment C. Due to the Class B risk classification, the GeoXO project requires positive indication of mechanism stowed /caged position on orbit as well as during ground testing.GeoXO Spacecraft DRFP Questions and Answers Set #3 and Clarifications Question #1-Pertaining to Solicitation Section L.14 Paragraph states relevant past performance is for efforts with a “minimum annual cost/fee incurred of $250,000,000” Can “annual” be removed as a qualifier? This would make it consistent with Section M.5 Can minimum threshold be reduced to $50,000,000? GeoXO Draft RFP Questions and Answers Set #2 A PDF Version of Word has been uploaded to this DRFP Questions and Answer Set #2, provided by industry and subsequest answer(s) provided by the Government. Please see the attachment section to view. GeoXO Draft RFP Questions and Answer Set #1 A PDF Version of EXCEL has been uploaded to this DRFP with all questions/comments, provided by industry and subsequent answers/ respnses, provided by the Government. Please see the attachment secton to obtain the spreadsheet. CORRECTION Two of the same GPRs were inadvertently uploaded. This posting is to fix that erroneous upload. ADDENDUM 2 GPR 7120.7B and GPR 7120.4D have been uploaded to this DRFP as additional information. NOTICE 1 It is NASA’s policy to release PDF documents only. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is the only format that will be provided. ADDENDUM 1 The following Attachments have been updated and uploaded to this posting. Attachment F-4 418-XO-OCXUIID-0062_V_1.6 Attachment F-6 418-XO-PTRUIID-0141_V_0.12 DRAFT (Previously PPXUIID) Attachment H- 418-XO-SCMAR-0083_V 1.1 DRAFT Previous versions of Attachments F-4, F-6 and H that were uploaded, have been deleted to eliminate any confusion. As a result of the above updated technical documents, and other inconsistencies, contract section J.1 has been updated and is uploaded to this addendum posting, as a seperate document. All other documents remain unchanged. (END ADDENDUM 1) You are invited to review and comment on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center’s Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Spacecraft Implementation Draft solicitation. The GeoXO Program is procuring spacecraft for the GeoXO series that includes an east, west, and center spacecraft. The GeoXO spacecraft are three axis stabilized geostationary spacecraft that will support three instruments each. The east and west spacecraft will also support an auxiliary communication payload for the NOAA Data Collection System (DCS) supporting relay, dissemination and commanding. The procurement with the base contract and all options will consist of a total of seven (7) spacecraft – with launches planned for the first six spacecraft and the seventh spacecraft having no current launch date. The contract scope includes the tasks necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and support launch of the GeoXO spacecraft; provide Engineering Development Units (EDUs); supply and maintain the Ground System Equipment (GSE) and simulators; and support the mission operations at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF). Please see the attached cover letter and attachments for additiional information.

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Flight Proje... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Flight Project. This new procurement is for the implementation phase of the GeoXO Spacecraft. The GeoXO Program is procuring spacecraft for the GeoXO series that includes three satellites operating in geostationary orbit at an east, west and center location. The GeoXO spacecraft will support three instruments each. The east and west spacecraft will be referred to as GeoI and will support an Imager Instrument, Lightning Mapper Instrument and Ocean Color Instrument. The center spacecraft will be referred to as GeoS and will support a Sounder Instrument, Atmospheric Composition Instrument and Partner Payload. The east and west spacecraft will also support an auxiliary communication payload for the NOAA Data Collection System (DCS) supporting relay, dissemination and commanding. This procurement will include the base contract and all options, which will consist of a total of seven (7) spacecraft. There are launches planned for the first six spacecraft and the seventh spacecraft designated as an upscope with no current launch date. The contract scope includes the tasks necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and support launch of the GeoXO spacecraft; provide Engineering Development Units (EDUs); supply and maintain the Ground System Equipment (GSE) and simulators; and support the mission operations at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF). This procurement will be conducted as a full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Size Standard are 336414 and 1,300 employees, respectively. It is anticipated that this competitive procurement will result in a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) hardware contract for the development of three spacecraft, and four options, three for additional spacecraft and an upscope option for a fourth spacecraft with no current launch date. The anticipated period of performance for this contract includes support for 10 years of on-orbit operations and 5 years of on-orbit storage, for a total of 15 years for each spacecraft. The anticipated contract award date is late May 2024. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This synopsis shall serve as the pre-solicitation notice for the Draft RFP as well as the Final RFP. The anticipated release of the Draft RFP is on or about early to mid August 2023, and the anticipated release of the Final RFP is late September to early October 2023. Once the Draft RFP is issued, industry will be requested to submit questions in writing by the date specified in the Draft RFP. The Government will not accept proposals in response to the Draft RFP. When the Final RFP is issued, all responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Lisa.A.Mullen@nasa gov no later than 15 days from posting date. Telephone questions will not be accepted.