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######## National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

**Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)**

**Y Pattern Globe Control Valve Development**

**A Cooperative Agreement Notice**

######### Propulsion Test Directorate

13-SSC-CAN-02-03 Proposals Due June 27, 2002

Released June 6, 2002

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

1.  Description of the Opportunity 1

> 1.1 Purpose 1
>
> 1.2 Scope 1
>
> 1.3 Partnership Principles 2

2.0 Project Requirements 2

2.1 Technical Requirements 2

2.2 Reporting Requirements 3

2.3 Intellectual Property 3

3.0 Proposal Instructions for CAN 4

1.  Proposal Submission 4

2.  Proposal Content and Format 4

3.  Technical Proposal 4

4.  Personnel and Facilities Plan 5

5.  Cost Plan 5

6.  Schedule/Milestones 6

4.0 Evaluation Factors 7

4.1 Factor: Technical Merit and Feasibility 7

4.2 Factor: Technical Plan 7

4.3 Factor: Resources Applied 8

4.4 Factor: Cost Realism 8

##### Cooperative Agreement Notice

Y Pattern Globe Control Valve Development

**1.0 Description of the Opportunity**

**1.1 Purpose**

The Propulsion Test Directorate builds and maintains test facilities to
test liquid propulsion rocket engines. The test facilities require a
number of control valves to provide propellants and services to the test
articles. One type of valve used for this type of control is a Y pattern
globe valve. The types of fluid vary from system to system but include
high pressure gases, liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and liquid
hydrogen.

The purpose of the Y Pattern Globe Control Valve cooperative agreement
is the development of a 10 inch, 8500 psig, Y pattern control valve in
accordance to the technical requirements shown in Section 2.1 that can
potentially be used in either high pressure gas, liquid nitrogen, liquid
oxygen, or liquid hydrogen service.

**1.2 Scope**

This solicitation is seeking responses from commercial partners
interested in entering into a cooperative agreement with NASA for the
joint development of a Y Pattern Globe Control Valve. This solicitation
is published as NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice, 13-SSC-CAN-02-03
entitled "Y Pattern Globe Control Valve Development Cooperative
Agreement Notice." This project will be sponsored and managed by the
Propulsion Test Directorate at the John C. Stennis Space Center, Stennis
Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

Proposals should be submitted in accordance with the instructions in
this CAN and should meet the project requirements identified. The
project will be selected based on the criteria described in the
following sections.

NASA plans to fund one project at approximately \$180,000 to \$200,000
with a period of performance of approximately 6 to 12 months. **At a
minimum the participating partner shall contribute resources to match
the NASA funding.** The projects will be joint development efforts that
will include collaboration with NASA or NASA support contractor
personnel. NASA facilities may be available for use in the technology
development and demonstration if needed and stipulated in the agreement.

NASA will award the cooperative agreement under this CAN in accordance
with Section D of the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook. The
Handbook is available on the internet at
[http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/NAIS/nasa_ref.cgi](http://procurement.nasa.gov/nasa_ref.html).
Under a CAN, the funding agency will have substantial involvement in,
and contribution to, the technical aspects of the effort. This differs
from grant programs where there is no substantial involvement of the
funding agency in monitoring the work or research program. This allows
contact with any potential technical resources at Stennis Space Center
during the development of the proposal.

**1.3 Partnership Principles**

In a cooperative agreement between NASA and a commercial firm,
substantial resource contribution on the part of the Recipient is
required. **The Recipient shall contribute at least 50 percent of the
total resources required to accomplish the cooperative agreement.**
Recipient contributions may be cash, non-cash or both.

Milestone billing will be the method of payment to the Recipient under
cooperative agreements. Performance based milestones are used as the
basis of establishing a set of verifiable milestones for payment
purposes. Each milestone payment shall be established so that the
Government payment is at the same share ratio as the cooperative
agreement share ratio. The partner shall establish the milestones
necessary to accomplish the technology development. **The partner shall
identify these milestones in their proposal.**

NASA requires that the first Milestone be a project "kick-off" meeting
between the partner and NASA. At a minimum, a brief status report will
be required at completion of each milestone. These status reports can be
delivered by e-mail or regular delivery service. NASA also requires that
the last Milestone be a project closeout briefing between NASA and all
parties involved. The final milestone payment will not be made until all
reporting requirements for the project have been submitted.

2.  **Project Requirements**

**2.1 Technical Requirements**

The objective of this project will be the development of a Y pattern
globe control valve to be used to control the flow of propellant and
services within the rocket engine test facilities at Stennis Space
Center. The valve will be designed with the following characteristics:

-   The valve will be a 10" control valve designed to operate at 8500
    psig.

-   The valve shall be designed for installation and operation in the
    desired physical facility envelopes in the Stennis Space Center test
    area.

-   The valve will be designed to perform service to a variety of
    environments including high pressure gases, liquid Nitrogen, liquid
    Oxygen, and liquid Hydrogen.

-   Design will maintain the soft goods and seals operational
    temperature for extended periods while controlling fluids in the
    --423^o^ F to +100^o^ F range.

-   Design will provide a nominal C~v~ of 750.

-   The valve shall provide bi-directional service.

-   Design will provide bubble type shut off at ambient conditions.

-   End connection shall be Reflange T Con.

-   Design will be optimized to facilitate field repairs.

The design will be electronically documented as a set of complete
manufacturing drawings in a format that will be compatible with AutoCAD.

Thermal, stress, and fluid dynamic analyses will be performed on the
valve design. The analysis will address all issues and concerns required
for operational service in the defined environments. The stress analysis
will include the moments around the installation points.

All manufacturing processes and procedures will be documented with
drawings of any special fixtures or apparatus required for the
manufacturing processes.

A prototype valve will be fabricated and assembled for testing and
delivery to Stennis Space Center. Testing on the prototype valve to be
performed by the company will include an internal seal leak test,
hydrostatic testing, and an external leak test. Performance and flow
testing of the valve will be conducted at Stennis.

All drawings and documentation of the design, analysis, manufacturing
processes, and test results will be delivered to NASA.

**2.2 Reporting Requirements**

All proposals must clearly identify provisions for reporting the
progress and results of the project to the Propulsion Test Directorate
Technical Monitor. The content and frequency of the reports must be
identified in the proposal. At a minimum, progress must be reported at
each milestone and a final report detailing the results of the project.
These status reports can be delivered by e-mail or regular delivery
service.

In addition, the reporting clauses in a cooperative agreement requires
that any reportable technology or innovation developed during the
partnership must be reported even though the Intellectual Property of
any innovation is retained by the partner.

**2.3 Intellectual Property**

It is NASA\'s intent to acquire rights to intellectual property first
developed by both Parties under this agreement. In addition, NASA may
seek to obtain rights in certain background intellectual property
developed by the Recipient outside the scope of this agreement in the
event that such background intellectual property covers the production
of the final product. If the final product is protected by Recipient
background intellectual property NASA may, under a separate agreement,
seek to negotiate a license with Recipient for the use of such
Background intellectual property to accommodate NASA\'s future
procurement requirements.

**3.0 Proposal Instructions for CAN**

1.  **Proposal Submission**

Three (3) copies of the proposal should be submitted to NASA. An
official authorized to certify company contribution, as well as, the
management and financial aspects of the proposed project must sign the
proposals. All proposals should be sent to:

> NASA Procurement Office/Code DA10
>
> Attn: Robert Harris
>
> John C. Stennis Space Center

# Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

This office must receive proposals no later than 3:00 PM on June 25,
2002.

2.  **Proposal Content and Format**

All proposals shall contain the following sections: 1) Technical
Proposal section detailing the technical objectives and methods to be
used in the project, 2) Personnel and Facilities section describing the
relevant experience of the key personnel and the facilities to be used
in the execution of the project, and 3) Cost section containing both the
expected NASA cost and the contributions of the company.

All proposals should contain the sections listed above and be assembled
in the following order with the page limitations shown.

> Title Page 1
>
> Introduction 2

# Technical Proposal 10

> Personnel and Facilities 2
>
> Cost Plan 2
>
> Schedule 2
>
> Milestones 1

3.  **Technical Proposal**

A project proposal must present the approach that is intended to use in
order to meet the technical requirements and objectives of the project.
The proposal should contain a clear and succinct statement of the
specific valve design improvements proposed and a brief explanation of
how this approach is relevant and important to meeting the identified
technical requirements. The proposal should include a conceptual drawing
of the proposed design approach to meet the technical requirements.

A work plan should be included that indicates what development effort
will be performed, where it will be performed, and how it will be
performed. The methods planned to achieve each objective or task should
be discussed in detail.

The work plan will identify the scheduling and scope of the design and
analysis tasks to be performed in accordance with the technical
requirements shown in Section 2.1. The work plan will define the
proposed manufacturing procedures and schedule. The work plan will also
identify the types of testing tasks to be performed and the locations of
the tests.

These task descriptions should be linked to the milestones defined for
the payment schedule.

4.  **Personnel and Facilities Plan**

Key personnel involved in the development activities will be identified
in this section. Key personnel are the principal investigator,
designers, analysts and other individuals whose expertise and functions
are essential to the success of the project. Provide biographic
information including directly related education and experience.
Describe in detail any subcontracting, consultant, or other business
arrangements.

The offeror should identify and describe the relevant facilities and
equipment currently available, and any resources that will be purchased,
to support the proposed activities. [NASA strongly discourages funding
the acquisition of equipment, instrumentation, or
facilities]{.underline}.

5.  **Cost Plan**

The Cost Plan should contain a budget and co-funding plan that contains
clear identification of cash requirements and contributions as well as
the value of in-kind resources dedicated to accomplishing the project.
Under the terms of a cooperative agreement, the offeror is required to
contribute [at least]{.underline} 50% of the total resources required to
accomplish the cooperative agreement. This contribution can be in cash,
non-cash, or a combination.

The budget must be sufficient and reasonable to accomplish the project.
It must identify the costs for the milestones and final deliverables. It
must also contain a clear co-funding plan for the use of NASA resources.

The Cost Plan should be prepared in accordance with the following
guidelines and completed for each of the agreement years. The Plan shall
include the resources requested from NASA. The costs for the project and
the shared funding requirements of the Cost Plan should be reflected in
a Table similar to that shown in Exhibit 3.6.1. The cost categories in
the table should be based on the descriptions in the following sections.

[Salaries and Wages]{.underline}: The names of the Principal
Investigator and other senior associates should be listed along with the
estimated number of calendar year person months for which NASA funding
is requested or cost sharing will be provided. For other professionals
and associates, each position must be listed, with the number of full
time equivalent person months and rate of pay (hourly, monthly, or
annual). For clerical, secretarial, supporting staff, etc., only the
total numbers of persons and total amount of salaries per year in each
category are required. Salaries requested must be consistent with the
institution\'s regular practices.

  ---------------- ------------------ ------------------- ----------------
  Cost Category    Total Per Cost     NASA Funding Amount Cost Sharing
                   Category                               Amount

  Salaries & Wages                                        

  Fringe Benefits                                         

  Materials                                               

  Other Direct                                            

  Indirect                                                
  (Overhead)                                              

  Total                                                   
  ---------------- ------------------ ------------------- ----------------

Exhibit 3.6.1: Budget and Cost Sharing Requirements Breakdown

[Fringe Benefits]{.underline}: Contributions to employee (social
security, retirement, etc.) may be treated as direct costs if that is
the company's usual accounting practice.

[Materials]{.underline}: Equipment purchases are discouraged, especially
computing equipment. Equipment or materials costing \$1,000 or more
should be listed individually by description and estimated cost and
adequately justified. Allowable items for NASA funding will be limited
to equipment and apparatus that are not already available for the
conduct of the work. General purpose office equipment will not be
considered eligible for support. NASA prefers that these items be a part
of the proposer\'s cost sharing plan.

[Other Direct Costs]{.underline}:

> Travel - Mode of travel, destination, number of days, perdiem, and
> relevance to the proposed activities should be specified. In order to
> qualify for support, attendance at meeting or conferences must
> directly contribute to specific project objectives. Allowance for air
> travel normally will not exceed the cost of round trip, economy air
> accommodations.

[Indirect Costs]{.underline}: The basis and rate for all indirect fees
and costs, including overhead and general and administrative expenses
must be within generally acceptable levels, conform to typical Federal
grant and contract guidelines, and be clearly specified in the proposal.

6.  **Schedule/Milestones**

The schedule section will define the development schedule with key
milestones clearly identified on the schedule. Definitions of the key
milestones should be included with task descriptions and assignments,
resource allocations, and planned accomplishments in the Technical
Proposal. The due dates for deliverables, by either party of the
agreement, will be shown on the schedule.

NASA requires that the first Milestone be a project "kick-off" meeting
between the partner and NASA to insure that both parties understand the
technical requirements of the project, the schedule of milestones to be
maintained, and the deliverables for the milestones.

The next milestone shall be a Preliminary Design Review to insure that
the direction of the project is satisfactory for meeting the technical
requirements.

A Detailed Design Review shall be included to insure that all parties
are satisfied with the design prior to initiation of manufacturing.

Other Milestones could include completion and delivery of analysis
packages, procurement of significant materials or parts, completion of
tests, and delivery of hardware.

NASA also requires that the last Milestone be a project closeout
briefing between NASA and all parties involved.

4.  **Evaluation Factors**

The proposals will be evaluated on the following factors. These factors
will be weighted as follows:

> **[Factor]{.underline} [Weight (%)]{.underline}**
>
> Technical Approach 30
>
> Technical Plan 30
>
> Resources Applied 20
>
> Cost Realism [20]{.underline}
>
> 100

## 4.1 Factor: Technical Merit and Feasibility 

The proposed project will be evaluated on whether it offers a feasible
technical approach to the project technical requirements. Specific
objectives, approaches and plans for meeting the technical requirements
must demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements and current
state-of-the-art. The degree of understanding and significance of the
risks involved in the proposed innovation must be presented. The
information used to evaluate this factor is to be included in the
proposal as described in Sections 3.3 above.

## 4.2 Factor: Technical Plan 

The technical work plan will be evaluated for appropriateness and
completeness. The plan evaluation will also address the feasibility of
the schedule and will consider the resources available for use in the
project. The information used to evaluate this factor is to be included
in the proposal as described in Sections 3.3 above.

## 4.3 Factor: Resources Applied 

The technical capabilities and experiences of the principal investigator
or project manager, key personnel, staff, consultants and
subcontractors, if any, will be evaluated for consistency with the
design, analysis and manufacturing effort and their degree of commitment
and availability.

The necessary facilities required must be shown to be adequate and any
reliance on external sources, such as subcontractors and/or Government
Furnished Equipment or Facilities, addressed. The information used to
evaluate this factor is to be included in the proposal as described in
Section 3.5 above.

**4.4 Factor: Cost Realism**

The cost plan will be evaluated to ensure that the proposed budget is
sufficient and reasonable to accomplish the project. The evaluation will
assess whether there is clear identification of cash requirements and
contributions as well as the value of in-kind resources dedicated to
accomplishing the project. The evaluation will ensure the plan meets the
terms of the cooperative agreement that there is a contribution of [at
least]{.underline} 50% of the total resources required to accomplish the
cooperative agreement whether in cash or in kind contributions.