Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS)

1. Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS) PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE November 14, 2008 NASA/GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

2. Disclaimer In the event of any inconsistency between data provided in these charts and the final RFP, the language in the final RFP, including any amendments, will govern.

3. Agenda TimeTopic 9:00 Welcome, Review Agenda, and Introductions 9:10 Procurement Overview 9:30 FDSS Technical Overview 10:15 Questions Submitted 10:30 FDF Tour 1 11:15 Tour 1 Questions Submitted 11:30 FDF Tour 2 12:15 Tour 2 Questions Submitted 12:30 Lunch/Break 2:30 Answer Session 4:30 Closing Remarks

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5. Key Team Members Source Selection Authority (SSA): Marcus A. Watkins, Code 300 Source Evaluation Board (SEB) Chair: Gene G. Gochar, Code 544 Contracting Officer: Tammy E. Seidel, Code 210.M Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR): R. Mark Beckman, Code 595

6. Procurement OverviewActivities To Date • Initial Request for Information (RFI) to Industry released January 18, 2008 • Second RFI to Industry released March 24, 2008 • FDSS Synopsis posted September 17, 2008 • FDSS Draft RFP posted November 5, 2008 • Pre-solicitation Conference on November 14, 2008

7. Procurement OverviewWeb Sites • All FDSS documents can be found through the NASA Acquisition Internet Services (NAIS) webpage: http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 • FDSS Bidder’s Library location: http://code210.gsfc.nasa.gov/fdss/home.html • FDSS Bidder’s Library will include: • Pre-Solicitation Conference Power Point Presentation • Pre-Solicitation Conference Questions/Answers • Check Web sites periodically for updates

8. Procurement OverviewGSFC’s Requirement Operationalandanalyticexpertise for orbit and attitudesystems, dynamics modeling, control analyses, and estimation and simulation of space vehicles OPERATIONS • Operation of FDF • Perform systems and sustaining engineering, logistics, facilities management, and hardware support for FDF • Provide expertise to support flight dynamics services • Provide Conjunction Assessment services ANALYSIS • Create and maintain state-of-the-art analysis tools • Maintain technology development program • Provide expertise to support flight dynamics software development

9. Procurement OverviewProcurement Background Information The following applies to FDSS: • Follow-on • Mission Operations Mission Services (MOMS) Contract • Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Technology Services (METS) Contract • Small Business Set-Aside • NAICS code: 541330; <$25M • 45 calendar day phase-in period (separate contract vehicle)

10. Procurement Overview Procurement Background Information (cont) • Contract Type • Cost Plus Award Fee • Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract • Task Ordering Procedures (refer to clauses B.10, H.5, and the Rate Matrix in Attachment B) • Contract Clauses of Note • Five year period for issuing tasks (effective ordering period) • $95M Maximum Ordering Value • Ceiling for direct and indirect rates

11. Procurement OverviewEvaluation • Conducted in accordance with FAR 15.3/NFS 1815.3 Source Selection Procedures • Evaluation Factors • Mission Suitability (point scored) • Cost (Government Pricing Model) • Past Performance (adjectival rating) • Award on initial offers is anticipated, but the Government reserves the right to hold discussions with offerors

12. Procurement OverviewMission Suitability Subfactors SUBFACTORS SUBFACTOR A: TECHNICAL APPROACH 400 SUBFACTOR B: REPRESENTATIVE TASK ORDERS (RTOs) 200 SUBFACTOR C: MANAGEMENT PLAN 300 SUBFACTOR D: SAFETY & HEALTH 100 TOTAL POINTS 1000

13. Procurement OverviewCost Factor • For purposes of this cost evaluation, offerors shall use the Government Pricing Model • Government provides Hours and Labor Categories • Offeror proposes Direct and Indirect Rates and equivalent labor categories • Government will evaluate the Cost Factor based on the rates/costs provided in the Government Pricing Model • RTO cost information will not be presented to the SSA • Cost Realism analysis will be performed on the Government Pricing Model

14. Procurement OverviewPast Performance Past Performance Criteria Past Performance Ratings - Very High Level of Confidence - High Level of Confidence - Moderate Level of Confidence - Low Level of Confidence - Very Low Level of Confidence - Neutral • Technical • Schedule • Cost • Management • Occupational Health • Security • Mission Success • Subcontracting Plans

15. Procurement OverviewPast Performance • Past Performance will be assessed from: • Relevant Contracts • Significant Subcontracts • Questionnaires • Other Past Performance Data • E.G. Safety Violations, Security Breaches, Interviews, etc.

16. Procurement OverviewRelative Importance of Evaluation Factors • The Cost/Price Factor is significantly less important than the combined importance of the Mission Suitability Factor and the Past Performance Factor. • Mission Suitability + Past Performance > Cost/Price • As individual factors, the Cost/Price Factor is less important than the Mission Suitability Factor but more important than the Past Performance Factor. • Mission Suitability > Cost/Price > Past Performance

17. Procurement OverviewSchedule • Draft RFP Release: November 5, 2008 • Final RFP Release: January 5, 2009 • Proposals Received: February 4, 2009 • Selection: May 15, 2009 • Phase in: June 1, 2009 • Effective Date of Award: July 15, 2009* * Assumes award on initial proposals without discussions

18. Procurement OverviewMiscellaneous • Check Web sites periodically for pertinent information • Since the DRFP has been released, request all communications and inquiries be directed to the Contract Specialist: Bruce B. Tsai • Offerors are not prohibited from contacting incumbent personnel but shall refrain from causing disruptions during working hours

19. FDSS Existing Work All FDSS work is currently being done on MOMS and METS contracts • 97% of FDSS work is on MOMS • All operations work done on MOMS All flight dynamics tasks on MOMS and METS will be transitioned to FDSS contract • Consolidates all flight dynamics work under a single contract • Flight dynamics only contract • Allows specialization in this specific area 19

20. Flight Dynamics Facility Spacecraft Acquisition Data • Ground Network • Space Network • Deep Space Network • Non-NASA sites Orbit Determination and Control • OD state vectors • Ephemerides • Orbit error analysis • Metric tracking data analysis Mission Design • LEO, HEO, geosynchronous, lunar, deep space • Launch windows • Propulsion modeling analysis • Mission trade studies Trajectory Design, Orbit Analysis, Delta-V Maneuver Planning, and Calibration FDF is an established operational facility providing multi-mission support • Trajectory/Delta-V targeting • Trajectory Options • Orbit Maintenance • Burn Planning / burn commands • Propulsion evaluation Launch Support for ELVs • Orbital insertion vectors from tracking or telemetry • Tracker acquisition data Spacecraft Operations Support Support for STS and ISS • Launch/Early orbit support • Operational support of all phases • End-of-life disposal, controlled reentry • Conjunction Assessment • Launch/landing • Orbit determination • Critical period support • Acquisition data • Planning aids • SN Vector Management 20

21. Flight Dynamics Analysis Branch GSFC flight dynamics capability consists of four, equally essential components: Analysis Expertise • Core competencies in navigation and mission design • Robust tools for analysis • Active technology program Flight Systems for Autonomy • Mission enabling trajectory control and navigation systems for spacecraft autonomy • Experience with HW/SW development and flight integration Robust Ground Systems • Transportable, multi-mission or customized systems for trajectory design and ground navigation computations Facility/Operations Infrastructure • Flexible facility with modern architecture to respond to a variety of flight project needs • Long established interfaces with multiple networks and other NASA facilities 21

22. FDSS Org Chart Flight Projects Directorate Director- George Morrow Applied Engineering & Technology Directorate Director- Orlando Figueroa; Deputy Director- Dennis Andrucyk Electrical Systems Division, 560 Development Project (e.g. SDO) Instrument Sys. & Technology Division, 550 Information Systems Division, 580 Mechanical Systems Division, 540 Development Project (e.g. LRO) Mission Engineering and System Analysis Division, 590 Chief- Tom McCarthy; Associate Chiefs: John Gagosian, Maria So Development Project (e.g. MMS) Development Projects Development Project 598 599 596 591: GN&C Systems Engineering Branch 592 597 Flight Dynamics Analysis Branch (FDAB) Head: Tom Stengle Associate Head: Mark Beckman • Mission Analysis • Trajectory Design • Spacecraft Navigation • Technology Dev. • Tools • Ops Services Flight Dynamics Facility (FDF) Ops Dir: Sue Hoge FDSS Space Science Mission Ops (SSMO) Project Earth Science Mission Ops (ESMO) Project Analysis, FD Ground System Dev. Operations Projects Exploration and Space Communications Division (Code 450) • SN Project • NIMO FD Ops Products & Services 22

23. FDSS Current Customers • FDAB Customers • Programs • Constellation (e.g. UPC/Orion, Lunar Surface Systems (LSS), FPSIG) • Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) • Low Earth Orbit (LEO): GPM, LDCM, HST, IBEX, Aqua/Aura/Terra, NPP • High Earth Orbit (HEO): MMS • Geosynchronous: SDO, GOES, TDRSS • Lunar: LRO, LCROSS, Artemis, LADEE • Libration Point Orbit (LPO): JWST, NWO, IXO • Interplanetary: MAVEN, VRO Dante, CNSR FDF Customers • Earth Science Mission Operations (ESMO) • Space Science Mission Operations (SSMO) • Space Network (SN) • Ground Network (GN) • Space Transportation System (STS) • International Space Station (ISS) • Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELVs) • Others (i.e. LRO, SDO, OCO, Wise, HST) 23

24. Scale of FDF 24

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26. SOW Intro: WBS 1.0 • Some software development will be Open Source • All government supplied equipment will be used on-site in FDF • Top-Secret clearance required for Conjunction Assessment work • Secret clearance required for Human Space Flight work 1.0 Management 1.1 Business Management 1.1.1 Resources 1.1.2 Procurement 1.1.3 Quality Management System 1.1.4 Financial Reporting 1.1.5 Open Source Software 1.2 Technical Management 1.2.1 Performance Monitoring 1.2.2 Change Control 1.2.3 Weekly Reporting 1.2.4 Risk Management 1.3 Government Furnished Equipment 1.3.1 Property Administration 26

27. SOW WBS 2.0: FDF Ops • All FDF operations performed on-site • Conjunction Assessment work performed on-site • Multi-mission task orders for specific operations task 2.0 Flight Dynamics Facility Operations 2.1 Operations Support 2.1.1 Orbit Determination 2.1.2 Tracking Data Evaluation 2.1.3 Acquisition Data 2.1.4 Mission Planning and Scheduling Products 2.1.5 Maneuver Support 2.1.6 Human Space Flight Support 2.1.7 Expendable Launch Vehicle Support 2.2 Flight Dynamics System Engineering 2.2.1 FDF System Engineering 2.2.2 System Facilities Sustaining Engineering 2.2.3 Model Maintenance 2.2.4 Automation Techniques 2.3 Conjunction Assessment 27

28. SOW WBS 3.0: Analysis • All analysis work performed off-site • Flight project support provided by mission specific task order • Tool development under tool specific task order 3.0 Flight Dynamics Analysis 3.1 Flight Project Support 3.1.1 Navigation Analysis 3.1.2 Mission Design 3.1.3 Maneuver Planning 3.1.4 Attitude Determination and Control Analysis 3.1.5 Ground System Development 3.2 Technology 3.2.1 Advanced Navigation Techniques 3.2.2 Advanced Mission Design Techniques 3.2.3 Advanced Attitude Techniques 3.2.4 Formation Flying Techniques 3.2.5 COTS Evaluation 3.2.6 Advanced Visualization Environment 3.2.7 Conjunction Assessment Analysis 28

29. Human Space Flight • FDF is Emergency Mission Control Center (EMCC) for STS/ISS • STS requires 24/7 FDF staffing while on-orbit The contractor shall provide for support of manned flight activities. This support includes pre-launch generation and transmission of acquisition data, processing of launch trajectory data, tracking data evaluation and generation and transmission of post-launch acquisition data. Detailed support for STS missions is given in the STS Mission Support Plan in the Bidder’s Library. The specific ISS support products and services are listed in the product list contained in the Bidder’s Library.  2.1.6.1 The contractor shall provide support for all STS missions. This support includes pre-launch generation and transmission of acquisition data, processing of launch trajectory data, on-orbit support, back-up orbit determination and landing support.  2.1.6.2 The contractor shall provide on-going support for the International Space Station (ISS).This support includes generation and transmission of acquisition data and routine orbit determination.  2.1.6.3 The contractor shall provide analysis and operations planning for human space flight missions that follow the end of the STS program. 29

30. Sustaining Engineering • Support re-engineering of FDF to GMSEC architecture • Maintenance of Flight Dynamics Product Center • Maintenance of key FDF software (e.g. GTDS) The contractor shall support integration and maintenance of flight dynamics systems for mission support and to update, test and maintain systems in the Flight Dynamics Facility or Mission Operations Control Center (MOCC) environment. System engineering support includes the following: 2.2.1 FDF System Engineering 2.2.1.1 COTS Evaluation and Integration 2.2.1.2 Software Maintenance 2.2.1.3 Configuration Management 2.2.1.4 Backups and Archiving 2.2.2 System Facilities Sustaining Engineering 2.2.2.1 System Administration and User Support 2.2.2.2 IT Security 2.2.2.3 Engineering Support 2.2.2.4 System Engineering 2.2.2.5 Facility Monitoring 2.2.3 Model Maintenance 2.2.3.1 Web Page/Product Center Maintenance 2.2.3.2 Attitude and Orbit Models and Database Maintenance 2.2.3.3 Oracle Database Support 2.2.4 Automation Techniques 30

31. Conjunction Assessment • Operational CA support out of FDF • FDF is not a classified facility and no processing of classified data is done within the FDF • Top Secret clearance required for SCIF access • Anomaly resolution • Classified contact with Air Force The contractor shall provide support to FDAB personnel for conjunction assessment services for all NASA unmanned assets. This support is done in conjunction with the Space Systems Protection Mission Support Office (SSP MSO). The SSP MSO maintains a close relationship with the Department of Defense, and support is provided to the military as requested. 2.3.1 The contractor shall provide support to the GSFC Civil Servant who acts as the liaison between NASA and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) various entities such as the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the Air Force Space Command (AFSC) and the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) for Commercial, Public, and Foreign (CAFI). Support may include: coordinating data exchange and relevant communication between CAFI customers and the DoD, assisting in processing CAFI data requests and in the distribution of approved data products, providing required operational information to any of the DoD entities in accordance with DoD regulations, and providing analysis of CAFI requests as approved and directed by DoD. 2.3.2 The contractor shall provide support for conjunction assessment operations. This element requires the contractor to hold a Top Secret clearance for performing work in government-owned classified facilities. No classified work is required to be performed in the contractor facility. This support includes providing real-time operations support of conjunction assessment data for mission customers, analyzing predicted conjunctions and assisting missions in planning risk mitigation options as requested, and providing pre-launch analysis of predicted collision threats to mission customers. 31

32. Attitude Determination & Control Analysis • All attitude work managed by Code 591 • Primary tool is Matlab based ADS The contractor shall provide ground attitude determination and control analysis and consultation to flight projects. The contractor shall provide ground attitude system development. The ground attitude system development may be a combination of the multi-mission ground Attitude Determination System (ADS) and mission specific code. 32

33. Technology Development • Current tools under development: • GMAT • OD Toolbox • GEONS • GGSS The contractor shall provide services associated with the development of new algorithms, techniques, operations concepts and methodologies to improve capabilities, reliability, services and cost for flight dynamics support. In addition, the contractor shall provide research into new mission types through the development of new or improved orbits, control techniques, optimization strategies and onboard orbit/attitude computations. The technologies, models, and techniques developed provide immediate results for mission support, thus enhancing GSFC participation in proposals while expanding capabilities. The contractor shall tailor its support to these efforts as directed by the Government.  The contractor shall provide software systems development required for flight dynamics technology support. Development activities include the analysis of requirements, design, implementation and test of both institutional (multi-mission) and mission unique software. Also included are the development of scripts, ‘glueware’, and other interface software that may be required to utilize commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) software in GSFC flight dynamics computations. Both on-board and ground software development may be required. Software development methodologies may be adaptive to the individual flight project or application, at the direction of NASA. All software development must adhere to NPR 7150.2. 33

34. Cave • Cave is used for advanced mission analysis and design • FDSS Cave support would provide interface to Cave users, including non-flight dynamics users The CAVE is an advanced 4-wall 3-D visualization environment. CAVE activities will provide 3-D stereoscopic visualization for a wide range of missions including single satellites and satellite formations in low-Earth, high-Earth, gravity assist, libration point, non-Earth planetary, and interplanetary orbits. The contractor shall provide services including research, analysis and the integration, testing, and related engineering implementation activities for support the flight dynamics CAVE and related visualization technology initiatives. The contractor shall provide assessments of state-of-the-art visualization concepts and industry standards as they apply to the current CAVE design. The contractor shall provide software and engineering services across all common operating system platforms as required for developing, maintaining, implementing, and demonstrating simulations. In addition, contractor shall provide services, including interfaces between the CAVE and external entities, for non-flight dynamics scientific research and industry and educational projects. 34

35. General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) • GMAT development is Open Source • Collaborative development with outside centers & agencies • GMAT website http://gmat.gsfc.nasa.gov/ 35

36. Task Orders Use of Task Order Management System (TOMS) Operations support • Multi-mission task orders issued based upon function (i.e. orbit determination or tracking data evaluation) • All tasks grouped under WBS 2.1 • Sustaining engineering performed under WBS 2.2 Analysis support • Flight project support (WBS 3.1) • Pre-mission: single analysis task • Launch-3 months: moved to operations tasks • Technology development (WBS 3.2) • Analysis task for each tool or area of expertise • Analysis tasks (both flight project support and technology development) expected to work with Operations ease transition to Ops All tasks are generally 1-year in duration • Renewed each year for ops tasks or continuing development/analysis tasks 36

37. Current Task Orders Analysis • SCaN • Mission Formulation • Advanced Mission Design • Advanced Attitude Studies • EOS Flight Dynamics Analysis • EOS FDS & CCS Support • LRO • SDO • GOES • GPM • NPP • JWST • MMS • Advanced Navigation/GEONS • OD Toolbox • GMAT Operations Human Space Flight FDF Orbit Support Tracking Data Evaluation FDF Software Maintenance FDF Sustaining Engineering ELV Support Operational Maneuver Planning FDF Re-engineering Solar Flux Prediction 37

38. Representative Task Orders (RTOs) Exhibit 15 – RTO1: Flight Dynamics Support for the Hypothetical Near-Earth (HNE) Mission Exhibit 15 – RTO2: Flight Dynamics Support for the Hypothetical Deep-Space (HDS) Mission Exhibit 15 – RTO3: Research, Design, Development, and Sustaining Engineering of Flight Dynamics Technologies All RTOs are fictitious and do not represent current or planned task orders • Designed to represent full breadth of required flight dynamics work that would be done under many different task orders 38

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