Welcome to the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Johnson Space Center (JSC) Acquisition Industry Day...

Welcome to the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF)

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Acquisition Industry Day

Monday, April 4, 2005Gilruth Center, Alamo Ballroom

1 – 3 PM

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Introduction

Valerie A. MarburgerContracting Officer

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These slides are not to be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all requirements

of the solicitation

To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this briefing and the solicitation, the

solicitation governs

Disclaimer

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Safety and Administrative Information

Restrooms can be found in the hallway outside this ballroom

Fire exits are the front entrance and side exit doors. In the event of a fire, you must move at least 75ft. away from the building

Fire Exits

Fire Exit

Fire Exit

Restrooms

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Industry Day Overview

The purpose of this Industry Day is to help industry understand the Government’s existing requirements and vision for the two new tentative WSTF procurements

Clarifications concerning the way in which we conduct business today will be answered in the Question and Answer Period

A copy of this presentation will be posted on the WSTF Contract website:

http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/team/default.htm

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Industry Day Goals

The goals of the Industry Day are to:

Provide industry an overview of the WSTF requirements and the current way that business is conducted at WSTF

Promote competition on the proposed acquisitions

Allow industry to hear from the WSTF Site Manager

To inform industry of recent improvements in JSC SEB process

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Speaker Time Subject

Valerie A. Marburger 1:00 – 1:05 Introduction

Debra L. Johnson 1:05 – 1:20 SEB Innovations

Stephen C. Nunez 1:20 – 1:35 WSTF Vision, Mission, and overview of Operations

Harry T. Johnson 1:35 – 1:50 Overview of Materials and Components Testing

Robert M. Cort 1:50 – 2:05 Overview of Propulsion Testing and Depot Operations

Holger O. Fischer 2:05 – 2:20Overview of Facilities, Environmental Compliance and Restoration

David T. Loyd 2:20 – 2:30 Safety & Mission Assurance

Charles A. Riley 2:30 – 3:00 Future Events and Question/Answer

Please hold all questions until the end of the presentation

Agenda

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Current ContractTest, Evaluation and Maintenance (TEAM) Contract

Contract Number: NAS9 – 99100 Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI)

Cost Plus Award Fee Completion Form (CF) – 30% Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) – 70%

Period of Performance: May 1, 1999 – April 30, 2006

Current staffing ~ 600 contractor personnel

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Test and Evaluation Contract (TEC) NAICS code 541710 - Research and Development in the

Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Size standard in number of employees – 500 Competed as Full and Open

Facility Operations and Support Contract (FOSC) NAICS code 561210 - Facilities Support Services Size standard in millions of dollars - $30 Competed as a Small Business Set-Aside

Tentative Strategy

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Test and EvaluationContract

Completion FormIndefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

Management andAdministration

Test SystemSafety

Quality Assurance

Technical Training

Technical ServiceCenters

Propulsion TestProjects

Materials andComponents

Testing Projects

Technical Editing

Photo and Video

Electronic and A/VSystems M&O

Calibration

Precision Cleaningand Fluid

ComponentRefurbishment

Machining and Welding

Special PPE

SystemMaintenance and

Repair

Rocket Test Projects

Other TestProjects

System/FacilityUpgrades

Depot Projects

Test System Maintenance and

Repair

Test andOperations

Future Test and Evaluation Contract

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Future Facility Operations & Support Contract

Facility Operations and Support Contract

Completion FormIndefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

Management andAdministration

Facility Maintenance and

Operations

InstitutionalSystems and

Services

Management andDocumentation

SystemsInstitutional Safety

InstitutionalServices

EnvironmentalWhite SandsSpace Harbor

Facility Projects

Technical TrainingFacility Systems

Operations

Preventative,Predictive, andProgrammedMaintenance

Facility RepairsUnder $2500

Janitorial Services

Logistics

Emergency NotificationSystems

EmergencyServices

Real PropertyManagement

Radios and PagingSystems

MSM and WDSManagement

ConfigurationManagement

TechnicalLibrary

Lifting Devices and Equipment

Drafting

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Proposed Contract Strategy White Sands Test Facility

Functions being considered for transfer to existing contracts or new competitive actions at JSC include:

Occupational Medicine and Health (Occupational Medicine and Occupational Health Contract) [OMOH] (currently being competed)

IT Security (including firewalls), Phones, Web Development, Networks, Desktops, and Institutional Services (existing JSC contracts)

Construction of Facilities (CoF) (New 8a set-aside competition)

Other functions under consideration for transfer to existing or new contracts:

Security

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White Sands Test Facility(RA)

Stephen C. NunezSite Manager

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Vision and MissionWhite Sands Test Facility

Vision

WSTF is an investment in America’s future – the model the best try to emulate: learning from

yesterday, performing today, preparing for tomorrow

WSTF is a premier organization that provides responsive and cost effective test expertise and support for

human spaceflight and aerospace industry programs

WSTF is a safe workplace for all employees

Mission

Our mission is to provide the expertise and infrastructure to test and evaluate spacecraft

materials, components, and propulsion systems to enable the safe exploration and use of space

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Statement of ObjectivesWhite Sands Test Facility

Continue to support the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs and prepare to support the next generation of space transportation and human space flight

Maintain an injury free workplace and continue to maintain OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participation for all contractors

Provide a highly effective project management culture, inter-contract coordination and partnership on each project to ensure success

Maintain Environmental Compliance, actively pursue pollution prevention and conservation, and cleanup site contamination due to historic practices

Maintain certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

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Statement of ObjectivesWhite Sands Test Facility

The contractor(s) selected should provide:

Proactive management of operations by anticipating potential issues and providing contingency plans

Strict adherence to test discipline Engineering and scientific excellence Flexibility to meet dynamic technical challenges

and schedule demands

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RAManager – Steven C. Nunez

Deputy Manager - Vacant

RCEngineering OfficeH. O. Fischer, Chief

RDPropulsion Test Office

R. M. Cort, Chief

REAdministration Office

S. C. Nunez, Acting Chief

RFLaboratories Office

H. T. Johnson, Chief

NS3NASA S&MA Office

D. T. Loyd, ChiefChief Engineer - B. A. Plante

• Security• Facility Maint. & Opns.• Engineering Design• Mechanical Fabrication• WSSH Operations• Cleaning/Calibration• Component Services• Video and Photography• Library and Drafting• Publications• Environmental• Logistics/Property Control/Transportation

• Shuttle and Spacecraft Propulsion System Tests• Flight Anomaly Investigation• Failure Analysis • Flight Support and GSE• Hypergolic and Cryogenic Propellant Handling• Data Acquisition and Processing• Altitude Simulation Systems • Shuttle Depot Services

• Procurement*• Financial Management**• Information Systems***• Agreements• Education Outreach

*Matrixed to BH

**Matrixed to LI

***Matrixed to IA

• Materials and Components Testing• Environmental Support• Hazards and Failure Analysis• Payload Testing• Chemical Analysis• Metals Testing• Hypervelocity Impact Testing• Low Velocity Impact Testing

Organizational ChartWhite Sands Test Facility

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WSTF Processes and Procedures White Sands Test Facility

WSTF utilizes a common management and document system (available on the Technical Reference Library - TRL) Management System Manual (MSM) WSTF Document System (WDS)

Contractor and NASA processes and procedures are integrated in both the MSM and WDS

The MSM and WDS contains the processes and documents necessary to perform the WSTF mission

Audits to certify to ISO 9001 and 14001 rely on these processes and documents

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WSTF is a test facility and does not originate program requirements…we must often originate the means to satisfy those requirements

Customers are from JSC, other NASA centers, other Government agencies, and private industry

Requirements for each product or service are established by on-site NASA Project Managers (PM’s) that work with off-site customers to define the specific requirements to meet customer objectives

Contractors provide managerial, technical, and administrative capabilities to execute NASA requirements

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WSTF is a member organization of the Rocket Propulsion Test Program (RPT) and works closely with the Program Office located at the Stennis Space Center (SSC) regarding the Rocket Propulsion Test Management Board (RPTMB)

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Materials and Components Testing

Harry T. JohnsonChief, Laboratories Office

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Determination of the ignition and combustion properties of propellants or other hazardous fluids and materials and component compatibility testing with these fluids

Testing of flight components and ground support equipment to determine life cycle issues including acceptance testing and qualification testing of flight hardware

Hazardous fluid assessment and explosive hazard assessment with solid, cryogenic, and hypergolic propellants

OverviewMaterials and Components Testing

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Investigations of the effects of increased oxygen concentration on the ignition and burning of materials and components

Hypervelocity impact testing to evaluate hazards of low-Earth orbit meteoroid and orbital debris environments to spacecraft hardware

Development of new and improved safety guides and standards for oxygen, hydrogen, and other propellants

Development and instruction of courses related to propellant safety


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Tasks currently on existing contract

• Flammability, odor, toxicity, off-gassing, and compatibility of materials

• APU tank fleet leader testing• Hypervelocity impact testing of shields, spacecraft materials,

and components• Chemistry and metallurgy testing and analysis• Oxygen and hydrogen hazards analyses• Testing of low velocity impact effects on spacecraft

structures• Oxygen ignition and combustion test methodology

development


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• Test System Maintenance & Repair is performed on a variety of test systems which vary in both size and complexity from a simple data analysis systems to a test system for hot firing of a Auxiliary Power Unit (AUP) gas generator valve module assembly

• Three categories of test system readiness are maintained to meet customer requirements within the resources allotted:

• Ready – immediately available for use as intended• Productive Standby – minimal effort required to bring to ready

status (typically 1 week)• Deactivated – substantial effort required to bring to ready status

(typically 1-3 months)


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Propulsion Testing and Depot Operations

Robert M. CortChief, Propulsion Office

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OverviewPropulsion Testing and Depot Operations

Propulsion systems testing, with unique test expertise in hypergolic propellant handling and training

Shuttle Fleet Lead testing for Orbiter Maneuvering System (OMS) and Reaction Control Subsystems (RCS)

Depot level support for Orbiter and International Space Station assembly, repair, and acceptance testing of hypergolic propellant components

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Engine & System Level Test Operations are conducted for concept demonstration, qualification, and acceptance testing

Up to 21 - klbf thrust engines at simulated altitude Up to 61 - klbf thrust engines at ambient pressure OMS/RCS mission duty cycling, Orbiter maintenance downtime

functional testing, and ground turnaround processing simulation USAF fourth stage aging and surveillance Next generation alcohol/oxygen propulsion

system demonstration Shuttle Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

qualification and fleet leader testing

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Tasks currently on existing contract Propulsion-Related Test Projects are performed on flight

and ground support equipment (GSE) for functionality, fluid compatibility, anomaly investigation, development, qualification, and acceptance

Maintain and operate several chemical, steam, and gas altitude simulation systems

Maintain propellant handling expertise to support remote launch facilities and operations associated with propellant and fluid systems

Design, fabricate, develop, test, and qualify flight hardware and Type 1 GSE in support of major NASA programs

System/Facility Upgrades are performed to support a specific project or extend a capability

Maintenance and Repair of test facilities

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Facilities, Environmental Compliance and Restoration

Holger O. FischerChief, Engineering Office

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OverviewFacilities Related and Technical Services


Facility Maintenance and Operations Maintain and Operate utility systems

Electrical distribution and utilization systems Potable water Natural gas Sewage systems

Maintain emergency notification, fire detection, and access control systems

Maintain HVAC operations and sustaining services Maintain roads and grounds

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Calibration (Instrumentation Measurement and Test Equipment - IMTE)

Precision Cleaning and Fluid Component Refurbishment

Machining and Welding Ordnance Services Maintain Special Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)

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Logistics services including supply, transportation, and equipment management

Real Property Management Radios and Paging Management and Documentation Systems

including Technical Library Lifting Devices and Equipment Drafting Janitorial

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Maintenance and operation of the White Sands Space Harbor (WSSH), which serves as primary training area for Shuttle pilots, and serves as backup Shuttle landing site

Facility projects including Minor Construction, Rehabilitation & Repair (MCRR), and Construction of Facilities (CoF) activities

WSTF provides support to the White Sands Complex, including facility and utility systems, calibration, and other services.

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Ensure compliance to EPA regulations and New Mexico Environment Department requirements

Maintenance and operation of 13 permits (hazardous waste operating units, air, and discharge)

Management of approximately 40 satellite waste accumulation points Maintenance of pollution prevention, recycling, nature conservation and

historical preservation programs Oversee permits for several sanitary and industrial wastewater ponds Ensure compliance for underground and aboveground storage tank

systems Manage the compliance activities for the site’s drinking water system Provide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) support

OverviewEnvironmental Compliance

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OverviewEnvironmental Restoration

Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater Plume Front Mid-Plume Source Areas

Investigate and remediate solid waste management units Provide landfill post-closure care sampling, analyses, and

reporting Perform routine groundwater monitoring for a large

network of wells Provide geological support for groundwater and soil

investigations Provide analytical data management

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Safety & Mission Assurance

David T. LoydChief, Safety & Mission Assurance

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OverviewSafety & Mission Assurance

Tasks currently on existing contract• Provide Emergency Services including

Fire protection (NFPA 1500) Wildland fire fighting capability Emergency medical services Fire prevention and inspection HazMat and confined space rescue

response Emergency preparedness planning

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• Institutional and Test System Safety

Safety & health plan Analysis and control of system hazards Workplace inspections Hazard communication & chemical

inventory PPE assessment Regulatory and technical training Close call processing Employee safety programs (VPP

participation)

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Quality Assurance Quality planning integration with

project management Test document processing and

archival Process verification Special process training Datapack preparation

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Future Events and Q&A

Charles A. RileyContracting Officer

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Milestone Schedule

Draft RFP 05/18/2005

Pre-Proposal Conference 05/24/2005 – 05/25/2005

Final RFP Issued 06/29/2005

Proposals Received 08/15/2005

Discussions Completed (if Required) 12/05/2005

Contract Awarded 02/15/2006

* These milestones represent only an estimate at this time. Milestones will be updated and additional milestones may be added in the future


Draft Procurement Schedule*

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Oral questions may be answered today. Please keep in mind that the only exchange considered official is written communication provided by the Contracting Officer. This will occur after the release of the draft RFP

After the draft RFP is released a Pre-Proposal Conference will be held (Scheduled May 24-25, 2005, at WSTF), which will allow industry to ask questions specific to the draft RFP

Following the release of the draft RFP, industry will be solicited to submit questions in writing so that the Government may officially respond

Questions and Answers

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Question and Answer Period

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These slides are not to be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all requirements of the solicitation

To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this briefing and the solicitation, the

solicitation governs

Disclaimer

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