# PART I - THE SCHEDULE {#part-i---the-schedule .unnumbered}

**SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)**

Table of Contents

[PART I - THE SCHEDULE 1](#part-i---the-schedule)

[BACKGROUND: 3](#background)

[1.0 BASELINE REQUIREMENTS 4](#baseline-requirements)

[1.1 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 4](#contract-management)

[1.1.1 Financial Management 4](#financial-management)

[1.1.2 Configuration Management 5](#configuration-management)

[1.1.3 Property Management 5](#property-management)

[1.1.4 Data Management 5](#data-management)

[1.1.5 Technical Data Management 6](#technical-data-management)

[1.1.6 Performance Measurement and Reporting
6](#performance-measurement-and-reporting)

[1.2 FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
6](#facility-maintenance-and-operation)

[1.2.1 Facility Maintenance 7](#facility-maintenance)

[1.2.2 Facility Operations 7](#facility-operations)

[1.3 DATA AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 7](#data-and-software-systems)

[1.3.1 Information Technology (IT) 8](#information-technology-it)

[1.3.2 Software Tools System Administration
8](#software-tools-system-administration)

[1.4 SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE 8](#safety-and-mission-assurance)

[1.4.1 Safety and Environmental Health
8](#safety-and-environmental-health)

[1.4.2 Reliability and Maintainability
9](#reliability-and-maintainability)

[1.4.3 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Control
Plan
9](#electrical-electronic-and-electromechanical-eee-parts-control-plan)

[1.4.4 Quality and Product Assurance 9](#quality-and-product-assurance)

[1.4.5 Government Source Inspection 9](#government-source-inspection)

[1.4.6 Reserved 9](#reserved)

[1.4.7 Traceability 10](#traceability)

[1.4.8 Product Identification 10](#product-identification)

[1.4.9 Calibration 10](#calibration)

[1.4.10 Pressure Vessels and Pressurized Systems
10](#pressure-vessels-and-pressurized-systems)

[1.4.11 Government and Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and NASA
Advisory Problem Data Sharing and Utilization Program Documentation and
Reporting
10](#government-and-industry-data-exchange-program-gidep-and-nasa-advisory-problem-data-sharing-and-utilization-program-documentation-and-reporting)

[1.4.12 Problem Reporting and Corrective Action (PRACA)
11](#problem-reporting-and-corrective-action-praca)

[1.4.13 Software Quality Assurance 11](#software-quality-assurance)

[1.4.14 Nonconformance Records 11](#nonconformance-records)

[1.5 LOGISTICS 11](#logistics)

[2.0 INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINTE QUANTITY (IDIQ) REQUIREMENTS
12](#indefinite-delivery-indefinte-quantity-idiq-requirements)

[2.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES 12](#technical-services)

[2.1.1 Testing and Training 12](#testing-and-training)

[2.1.2 Engineering Assessments 12](#engineering-assessments)

[2.1.3 Facility Modifications 12](#facility-modifications)

[2.1.4 Website Development 12](#website-development)

[2.1.5 Database Development 13](#database-development)

[2.1.6 Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science
13](#astromaterials-research-and-exploration-science)

[2.2 ANALYSIS 14](#analysis)

[2.2.1 Analytical Capability 15](#analytical-capability)

[2.2.2 Analytical Products 15](#analytical-products)

[2.3 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS 15](#hardware-and-software-products)

[2.3.1 Product Development 16](#product-development)

[2.3.2 Flight Hardware and Software Certification
16](#flight-hardware-and-software-certification)

[2.4 SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE 16](#safety-and-mission-assurance-1)

[2.5 EDUCATION, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH
16](#education-commercialization-and-technology-outreach)

[3.0 LEVEL-OF-EFFORT (LOE) REQUIREMENTS
17](#level-of-effort-loe-requirements)

[3.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES 17](#technical-services-1)

[3.1.1 First Article Development 17](#first-article-development)

[3.1.2 Engineering Tasks 17](#engineering-tasks)

[3.1.3 Flight Experiments 18](#flight-experiments)

[3.1.4 Mission Support 18](#mission-support)

[3.1.5 Technical Reviews, Boards and Panels
18](#technical-reviews-boards-and-panels)

[3.1.6 Anomaly Analysis 18](#anomaly-analysis)

[3.2 ASTROMATERIALS CURATION 18](#astromaterials-curation)

[3.3 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 19](#research-and-development)

[3.3.1 Special Projects 19](#special-projects)

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE CONTRACT (ESC)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

# BACKGROUND: {#background .unnumbered}

The Engineering and Science Contract (ESC) is a contract for support of
the broad range of activities in the Engineering Directorate (EA) and
the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Office (ARES) at the
Johnson Space Center (JSC).

The Engineering Directorate provides products and technical services
related to human operations in space through development and integration
of a broad spectrum of engineering requirements. This includes providing
technical expertise, investigative and analytical skills, and program
experience. Co-location of laboratories, test, simulation, and
manufacturing facilities provides for:

-   Human Spacecraft Flight and Flight Development products

-   Human Exploration Mission Planning for the Agency

-   Institution Support Services

-   Technology Development, Application and Transfer

ARES is part of JSC\'s Space and Life Sciences Directorate and provides
curatorial services for astromaterials collections.

ARES develops and operates world-class state-of-the-art laboratories,
conducts extensive research on planetary materials and processes, as
well as on the space environment, and provides dissemination of data to
the scientific and academic communities through various media forums.
ARES participates in a variety of NASA planetary missions, involving
scientific interaction with other NASA Centers, in addition to
supporting the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs at JSC.

The following statement of work defines the tasks to be performed by the
contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the overall
successful performance of the ESC contract, and shall provide all
necessary resources to meet contract requirements. All work completed
under this contract shall comply with requirements contained in the
applicable documents delineated in Section J, Attachment J-1, Applicable
Documents.

# 1.0 BASELINE REQUIREMENTS {#baseline-requirements .unnumbered}

## 1.1 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT  {#contract-management .unnumbered}

> The contractor shall develop and implement management functions to
> ensure that all Baseline (BL), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite
> Quantity (IDIQ), and Level of Effort (LOE) work activities are
> accomplished in accordance with contract provisions. The contractor
> shall accomplish these management functions through management
> approach, organization, and controls that are determined by the
> contractor to be optimum. The contractor shall provide and maintain
> management systems for the planning, organization, control, and
> reporting of all activities required by this contract. These systems
> shall assure accomplishment of program technical and schedule
> requirements, and cost objectives.

The contractor shall provide a Contract Management Plan, and shall
perform in accordance with Data Requirement Description (DRD) 001, which
defines and integrates contract work activities and requirements
including BL, IDIQ, and LOE across the contract, including subcontractor
effort. The contractor's management structure shall fully integrate all
related plans, including those of subcontractors and vendors.

The contractor shall provide and maintain a Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS) in accordance with DRD 002, Work Breakdown Structure and
Dictionary. This WBS shall serve as the framework for contract planning,
budgeting, cost reporting and schedule status reporting to the
Government.

The contractor shall conduct monthly Contract Management Reviews (CMRs)
to status the contractor's financial and technical activities under the
contract. Content of CMRs shall include: technical issues and
accomplishments, analysis of cost and schedule performance data, and
review of corrective actions plans in accordance with DRD 003, Contract
Management Report.

### 1.1.1 Financial Management {#financial-management .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide financial reporting by cost element and
include subcontractor financial data. The contractor shall provide
supplemental reporting including: resource planning; cost reporting;
geographical economic impacts assessments; invoicing; and disclosure
requirements. The contractor's financial reporting shall be submitted in
accordance with the DRD 004, Financial Management Report.

### 1.1.2 Configuration Management {#configuration-management .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement a Facility Configuration
Management Plan in accordance with DRD 005, which includes:
identification, control, verification, documentation of configuration
and accountability for facility systems. The contractor shall develop
and implement a Flight Products Configuration Management Plan in
accordance with DRD 007 which includes: hardware, software and firmware;
engineering drawings; hardware parts lists; as-designed vs. as-built vs.
as-qualified hardware accounting and maintenance; limited shelf life;
limited operational life; and time cycle life documentation and
tracking. The contractor shall prepare and coordinate configuration
control board directives, waivers, and deviations, and maintain
accurate, complete, and current configuration management data.

The contractor shall conduct monthly status meetings to review the
implementation of the configuration management plan and to status the
resolution of configuration management corrective actions or problems.

### 1.1.3 Property Management {#property-management .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide, and implement, a Property Management Plan
in accordance with DRD 008. The contractor shall perform on-site
property management and administration of all property acquired by or in
possession of the contractor and subcontractors associated with the
execution of this contract. The contractor shall identify the assets in
Attachments J-3 and J-4 that are excess or obsolete, and initiate action
for disposition. The contractor shall provide logistics reporting in
compliance with DRD 022.

### 1.1.4 Data Management  {#data-management .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement a Data Management Plan in
accordance with DRD 009. This plan shall describe the management,
preparation, control, and dissemination of data required under this
contract. This plan shall define an integrated approach for data
management including management of documentation.

The data management plan shall include provisions for electronic on-line
access to contractor management systems including access and interface
requirements. The contractor shall provide the Government with training
required to access and use these systems.

### 1.1.5 Technical Data Management  {#technical-data-management .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide technical data management, which provides
for: direct interface with Government systems; real time secure access
to contractor technical data; and concurrent engineering capability with
real time interaction between NASA and contractor data systems.

### 1.1.6 Performance Measurement and Reporting {#performance-measurement-and-reporting .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement a Performance Measurement
System (PMS) in accordance with DRD 010. The level of detail for the
system shall be consistent with the maturity and stability of the
project elements. The contractor shall define specific metrics and the
correlation of those metrics to specific contract requirements. In
addition, the contractor's performance measurement system shall define
specific measurements of management effectiveness. Performance
measurement reporting is also required on subcontracts that, based upon
risk, schedule criticality, or dollar value, have the potential to
impact the successful fulfillment of this contract. The contractor shall
develop, maintain, and report safety, cost, schedule, and technical
performance metrics, which effectively indicate the level of the
contractor's performance against the contract requirements.

A summary of the PMS report will be provided at the monthly CMR. The
contractor shall provide NASA direct electronic access to the contractor
PMS system. Technical issues and accomplishments, analysis of cost and
schedule performance, and corrective actions in problem areas shall be
provided. The PMS shall include and report Earned Value measurements.

## 1.2 FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION {#facility-maintenance-and-operation .unnumbered}

The contractor shall maintain and operate the facilities, at the
operational status identified in Section J, Attachment J-14, EA/SA
Facility Matrix in compliance with EA-WI-024 General Operating
Procedures Manual for EA Testing Facilities. Facility requirements
include: flight and non-flight test operations; training; laboratory
activities; research activities; curation activities, fabrication,
hardware and software development, and certification and processing of
prototype and flight hardware. The contractor shall be responsible for
planning and scheduling facility functions to meet the needs of all
facilities identified in Section J, Attachment J-14, EA/SA Facility
Matrix.

The contractor shall provide all necessary resources required to meet
and verify facility operational readiness and production requirements
for the contract customer base which includes: mechanical; electronic;
electrical; electromechanical; chemical; structural; vibration;
hypervelocity; EMI; thermal (active and passive); human rated thermal
vacuum; pyrotechnic; biological; life-cycle; chemical analyses; robotic
crew training; materials evaluation, testing and inspection; repair and
certification of instrumentation and pressure system hardware;
mechanical hardware and electronics fabrication, and operation of unique
and complex scientific instruments.

### 1.2.1 Facility Maintenance  {#facility-maintenance .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide preventative, routine, and reparative
maintenance for property associated with facility systems identified in
Section J, Attachment J-14, EA/SA Facility Matrix.

The contractor shall operate, administer and maintain the computational,
analytical, data and control systems and Government owned networks in
support of facilities. This includes: mainframes; mini computers;
servers; workstations (including laptops); software, and applications
(including COTS and non-COTS); instrumentation; acquisition and control
systems; and associated support equipment as identified in Section J,
Attachment J-3, Installation Accountable Equipment and Facilities. The
contractor shall assure system readiness to achieve test, laboratory,
training, and computational analysis requirements.

### 1.2.2 Facility Operations {#facility-operations .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform all necessary facility operations defined
in Section J, Attachment J-14, EA/SA Facility Matrix. Tasks include:
integration of requirements; verification of operational readiness; test
buildup including flight and non-flight test hardware, preparation of
hardware and software interface equipment, instrumentation, and control
systems; new procedure and process development; maintenance of facility
work instructions, databases and websites; identification and control of
hazards, conduct of operations in hazardous environments which include
human rated test operations, extreme temperatures, gaseous and liquid
oxygen, gaseous hydrogen, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, cryogenics, high
pressure gas systems and toxic materials such as anhydrous ammonia; and
mitigation of hazardous conditions. The contractor shall provide test
data packages for all test performed.

## 1.3 DATA AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS  {#data-and-software-systems .unnumbered}

The contractor shall maintain, operate, and secure data and software
systems which provide for the management, collection, preparation,
publication, control and dissemination of information and technical data
required by this contract. Proprietary or non-standard applications,
protocols, or IT systems shall not be utilized without prior NASA
contractual authorization.

### Information Technology (IT)

The contractor shall develop and implement uniform IT management and
operational approaches for all IT associated with this contract. The
contractor shall develop and implement an IT Capital Planning and
Investment Control Process in accordance with DRD 011, Information
Technology Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Document. IT
management shall extend to all IT areas including facility equipment,
software, networks, and IT Data.

All contractor IT system administrators shall be certified by receiving
a NASA System Administration Security Certificate. Certification is
granted upon achieving a score above the certification level on both an
Operating System test and the Network and Internet Security Test. The
Certification earned under this process will be valid for three years.
The NASA Chief Information Officer has established the criteria for this
skills assessment. The objectives and procedures for this certification
can be obtained by contacting the IT Security Awareness and Training
Center. For the purposes of this requirement, a system administrator is
defined as one who provides IT services, network services, files
storage, web services, and takes or assumes the responsibility for the
security and administrative controls of that service or machine.

### 1.3.2 Software Tools System Administration {#software-tools-system-administration .unnumbered}

The contractor shall maintain and administer Installation Accountable
software as defined in Section J, Attachment J-15 EA/SA Software Tools
Matrix. The contractor shall provide and maintain documentation of
software configurations. The contractor shall provide problem resolution
to users of these systems.

## 1.4 SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE  {#safety-and-mission-assurance .unnumbered}

### 1.4.1 Safety and Environmental Health {#safety-and-environmental-health .unnumbered}

The contractor shall ensure the protection of personnel, property,
equipment, and the environment. The contractor shall comply with NASA
policies and requirements and federal, state, and local regulations for
safety, health, environmental protection, and fire protection. The
contractor shall develop and implement a Safety and Health Plan in
accordance with DRD 012. Health and safety reporting requirements shall
include an annual Safety and Health Program Self-Evaluation, Monthly
Safety and Health Metrics Report, and Lessons Learned reporting in
accordance with DRD 013, DRD 014, and DRD 015.

The contractor shall develop and implement risk management techniques
(including risk assessment) to be applied to hazards derived from
analyses of activities and products for eliminating or controlling
hazards as specified in NASA policies and requirements for hazard
reduction.

The contractor shall comply with JPG 1700.1, "JSC Safety and Health
Handbook" which provides detailed requirements and instructions
regarding safety and health procedures and policies at JSC.

### 1.4.2 Reliability and Maintainability {#reliability-and-maintainability .unnumbered}

The contractor shall comply with reliability and maintainability
requirements contained in the applicable documents delineated in Section
J, Attachment J-1, Applicable Documents.

### 1.4.3 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts Control Plan  {#electrical-electronic-and-electromechanical-eee-parts-control-plan .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide an EEE Parts Control Plan in compliance
with SSP 30312 "Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) and
Mechanical Parts Management and Implementation Plan for Space Station
Program" as specified in DRD 016.

### 1.4.4 Quality and Product Assurance  {#quality-and-product-assurance .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement a quality management system,
which complies with ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000, Quality Management Systems.

The contractor shall perform quality assurance and quality engineering
for all hardware and software designed, developed, manufactured and
tested under this contract. The contractor shall develop and maintain a
Quality Plan in accordance with DRD 017.

For on-site, the contractor shall comply with the JSC Quality Management
System as applicable to the activities performed. The contractor shall
respond to JSC internal and ISO Registrar audits and prepare Corrective
Action responses.

Workmanship shall be in accordance with the NASA-STD-8739 series, IPC s
and ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999.

### 1.4.5 Government Source Inspection  {#government-source-inspection .unnumbered}

The contractor shall submit procurement documents to the designated NASA
quality representative for determination of the need for Government
Source Inspection (GSI) prior to release of the procurement.

### 1.4.6 Reserved  {#reserved .unnumbered}

### 1.4.7 Traceability  {#traceability .unnumbered}

A system shall be in place to ensure identification of all
materials/products whether separately produced discrete items, or
material produced in batches, to ensure traceability to the original
source/manufacturer and to determine verification status (e.g.,
materials have been tested and inspected as required by material
specification). This system shall be maintained throughout the life of
this contract, including: material/product receipt; all stages of
production; delivery; and installation. Manufacturer's chemical and
physical test results shall be provided for all raw materials purchased
or the contractor shall obtain those results from the JSC Receiving,
Inspection and Testing Facility. Records of test results shall be
maintained and must be traceable to the procured articles.

### 1.4.8 Product Identification {#product-identification .unnumbered}

Contractor flight hardware, flight software, and ground support
equipment products fabricated, tested, or processed onsite JSC shall be
tagged in a manner distinctly different from the JSC 911 tags, prior to
government acceptance. Upon product delivery, the contractor shall
replace their tag with a JSC 911 tag.

### 1.4.9 Calibration  {#calibration .unnumbered}

The contractor shall have a documented calibration system that meets the
requirements of ISO 10012 "Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring
Equipment". For calibration services utilizing the JSC Measurement
Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MSCL), the contractor shall comply
with, System Level Procedure 4.11, "Control of Monitoring and Measuring
Devices".

### 1.4.10 Pressure Vessels and Pressurized Systems  {#pressure-vessels-and-pressurized-systems .unnumbered}

The contractor shall implement JHB 1710.13, "Design, Inspection, and
Certification of Pressure Vessels and Pressurized Systems," for all
contractor-operated ground based Pressure Vessels/Systems (PV/S) on JSC
property and JSC owned PV/S on contractor property.

### Government and Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and NASA Advisory Problem Data Sharing and Utilization Program Documentation and Reporting 

The contractor shall participate in GIDEP in accordance with NPR 8735.1
Procedure for Exchanging Parts, Materials, and Safety Problem Data
Utilizing the Government Industry Data Exchange Program and NASA
Advisories. The contractor shall provide GIDEP reporting in accordance
with DRD 018.

### 1.4.12 Problem Reporting and Corrective Action (PRACA) {#problem-reporting-and-corrective-action-praca .unnumbered}

The contractor shall report problems and corrective action in accordance
with JSC 28035, "Program Problem Reporting and Corrective Action (PRACA)
Requirements for Johnson Space Center (JSC) Government Furnished
Equipment (GFE)" and DRD 019.

### 1.4.13 Software Quality Assurance  {#software-quality-assurance .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement a Software Quality Assurance
(SQA) program in compliance with requirements contained in the
applicable documents delineated in Section J, Attachment J-1, Applicable
Documents. SQA is applicable to the following categories of software and
firmware: flight software and firmware; critical ground support software
and firmware, software and firmware that are an integral part of the
operational mission and software support tools used in (1) the
development of flight and critical ground support software and firmware;
and (2) test and integration of mission critical hardware, software, and
firmware.

The contractor shall develop and implement a SQA Plan in accordance with
the requirements specified in DRD 020.

### 1.4.14 Nonconformance Records {#nonconformance-records .unnumbered}

For off-site, the contractor shall establish and implement a closed loop
system that documents all nonconformances in a consistent manner, and
ensures the data is included and available as specified in the
Nonconformance Record, DRD 021. Data shall be made available per SOW
paragraph 1.1.5.

## 1.5 LOGISTICS {#logistics .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform all shipping and receiving inspection
functions for the ESC in accordance with Section D of this contract.
These functions include: receiving and stocking of materials, mechanical
and electronic parts; and inspection and receiving of finished products.
The contractor shall ensure compliance with all applicable government
forms and procedures relative to the handling, packaging and
transporting of government property. Property under this contract will
include everything from aerospace components, raw stock and piece parts
to large, complex and bulky electronic assemblies and metal structures.

# 2.0 INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINTE QUANTITY (IDIQ) REQUIREMENTS {#indefinite-delivery-indefinte-quantity-idiq-requirements .unnumbered}

## 2.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES {#technical-services .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide technical services and products per
Delivery Orders for NASA programs and special projects.

### 2.1.1 Testing and Training {#testing-and-training .unnumbered}

The contractor shall execute testing and training requirements which
include: the execution of plans, the achievement of objectives; design,
development, fabrication and integration of hardware, software and
instrumentation; conduct of readiness reviews; generation of procedures;
scheduling of facilities; collection, reduction and reporting of data
and resolution of issues.

### 2.1.2 Engineering Assessments {#engineering-assessments .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide assessments which include: space flight
materials usage; metallographic; fracture control; structural integrity,
structural loads; loads model verification; avionics systems integrity;
electrical systems integrity; hardware and software integration;
hardware and software requirements, change requests, specifications, and
test plans; test procedures and results, analyses; crew procedures,
flight rules, and flight techniques; critical technologies; software
independent verification and validation; and safety products for
Government owned and Payload Customer hardware and software. The
contractor shall provide documentation packages as required in Delivery
Orders for each type of assessment.

### 2.1.3 Facility Modifications {#facility-modifications .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform facility systems performance evaluations
and facility systems modernization and upgrades for EA and SA
facilities. The contractor shall transition facility operational
readiness conditions for EA and SA facilities.

### 2.1.4 Website Development  {#website-development .unnumbered}

The contractor shall design, develop, modify, test and install Websites.
The contractor shall provide configuration documentation and training on
new and modified websites.

### 2.1.5 Database Development  {#database-development .unnumbered}

The contractor shall design, develop, test, implement, acquire, and
document databases required to support data requirements on this
contract.  Technical databases include: real-time data acquisition; data
archival; data analysis; requirements development; design criteria data;
flight parameters data; and hardware lists. Management databases
include: property records; logistics databases; flight and GSE records;
and maintenance databases.

### 2.1.6 Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science {#astromaterials-research-and-exploration-science .unnumbered}

The contractor shall conduct scientific research and peer reviews in
space related scientific fields such as astromaterials, astrobiology and
Earth science. The contractor shall provide assessments of geological
and planetary science projects in these and other related fields.
Assessments shall include but not be limited to curation of samples,
acquisition of analytical data, evaluation of findings, and providing
technical data for abstracts, presentations, peer-review publications,
and research proposals.

#### 2.1.6.1 Astromaterials, Curation and Sample Handling {#astromaterials-curation-and-sample-handling .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform curation of samples including: Apollo Lunar
samples; Antarctic meteorites; cosmic dust collected at high altitude;
space exposed hardware as required by NPD 7100.1D; and future returned
Lunar, Martian and cosmic returned samples. The contractor shall perform
tasks which include: characterize and preserve collections in pristine
condition; store them under controlled conditions; maintain security
appropriate to the type of samples; distribute information about
materials to the scientific and academic communities; prepare and
distribute samples for allocation to approved investigators for
scientific and educational purposes in accordance with allocation plans
developed by NASA panels; and document and inventory such samples in
accordance with approved procedures for each collection.

#### 2.1.6.2 Earth and Space Science {#earth-and-space-science .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform Earth and space science research for human
space flight and other activities. The contractor shall collect and
catalog data, conduct analyses, update databases, and provide analytical
products in the areas of Earth science, image science and analysis,
hypervelocity debris impacts of spacecraft and in orbital debris
monitoring.

##### 2.1.6.2.1 Earth Science  {#earth-science .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform tasks for ongoing real-time and on-call
(24/7 as needed) services including: ephemeris planning for the
International Space Station's (ISS's) Window Observational Research
Facility (WORF) and its Earth Science remote sensing payloads; the
ISS\'s Earth Science Toward Exploration Research (ESTER) payload; Crew
Earth Observation (CEO) photography (Shuttle & ISS); and other means of
photographic and imagery collection for all crewed vehicles. The
contractor shall operate the Earth Observation Laboratory and the JSC
Telescience Center. The contractor shall geolocate, interpret, catalog,
maintain, and distribute returned WORF, ESTER, CEO and other imagery.
The contractor shall train astronauts in earth science and remote
sensing mission objectives for WORF, ESTER, and CEO.

##### 2.1.6.2.2 Image Science and Analysis  {#image-science-and-analysis .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform quantitative engineering image analyses
utilizing the Video Digital Analysis System (VDAS) laboratory and other
tools for NASA programs for problem solving, mission safety, vehicle
maintenance, vehicle performance and the Certification of Flight
Readiness Process. Analyses shall be performed on film (still and
motion), video, and electronic imagery acquired from both ground and
flight cameras. The contractor shall provide 24-hour, on-call support
for vehicle anomaly investigations and damage assessments.

##### 2.1.6.2.3 Hypervelocity Impact  {#hypervelocity-impact .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform research in the measurement and modeling of
orbital debris for NASA Programs. The contractor shall define the
orbital debris environment and assess its risks. The contractor shall
maintain and verify orbital debris environmental models, which include
long-term prediction models for evaluating debris mitigation practices.
The contractor shall assess short and long term risks to orbiting
spacecraft and provide spacecraft and reentry risk assessments for
satellite breakups as needed 24/7. The contractor shall develop debris
mitigation techniques and practices to limit the generation of debris.

## 2.2 ANALYSIS {#analysis .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform engineering and science analysis and tool
development for NASA programs, and special projects.

### 2.2.1 Analytical Capability  {#analytical-capability .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop and implement new analytical tools and math
models and shall modify existing analytical tools and math models to
support evolving engineering and science analysis requirements. The
contractor shall validate the math model implementations and tool
configurations using data from bench tests, ground tests, flight tests,
and/or crosschecks with other equivalent independently configured tools.
The contractor shall develop new computational capabilities and modify
existing computational capabilities necessary to support the generation
of the engineering and science analysis products. The contractor shall
deliver documentation on the definition, configuration, and verification
of the analytical math models. The contractor shall also deliver
documentation on the configuration and verification of the NASA unique
and COTS software tools. The contractor shall provide training on how to
use the NASA unique software tools to perform the associated engineering
and science analyses.

### 2.2.2 Analytical Products {#analytical-products .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide analytical products associated with
engineering and science requirements including: aerodynamics and
aerothermodynamics; communications and tracking; environmental control
and life support; fracture mechanics and fracture analysis; guidance,
navigation, and control; imagery; meteoroid and orbital debris; space
environments and contamination; structural loads and stress; autonomous
flight management; contact dynamics; electronics; fluid dynamics;
intelligent systems; kinematics including robotics; mass properties;
power management; propellant management; rendezvous, proximity
operations, and capture; structural dynamics and vibration;
electromagnetic effects; thermal management; and spacecraft shielding
designs.

The contractor shall perform flight systems analyses, which include:
systems compatibility, software algorithm design, performance, flight
reconstruction, and failure modes. Products shall include analytical
math models, and results including data, algorithms and interpretation
of results.

## 2.3 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS {#hardware-and-software-products .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide flight certified hardware and software
products and development products for NASA programs.

### 2.3.1 Product Development {#product-development .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide hardware and software products for NASA
Programs. Deliverable end items may include: certified flight hardware
and software, flight payloads, flight and non-flight ground support
equipment (GSE), prototypes, electronic and computer and camera systems,
mockups, test articles, training hardware, laboratory test equipment,
and research instruments.

The contractor shall perform tasks associated with product development
including: maintenance; repair; hardware and software integration;
inter/intra-center integration; pre and post flight processing;
training; procedure development; and procedures for operational use for
system and subsystem components for NASA program products.

The contractor shall provide formal documentation including: engineering
drawings, analysis reports; technical specifications and reports, test
procedures and reports, and operations manuals as appropriate for
hardware or software type.

### 2.3.2 Flight Hardware and Software Certification {#flight-hardware-and-software-certification .unnumbered}

The contractor shall certify flight hardware and software. The
contractor shall perform tasks including: analyses; certification test
plan development; certification, verification, and acceptance testing of
hardware and software components, subsystems and systems.

## 2.4 SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE {#safety-and-mission-assurance-1 .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform safety and mission assurance activities for
flight hardware and software including: system safety planning;
reliability and maintainability predictions; safety and hazard analysis;
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and development of Critical
Item Lists (CIL); life-cycle (wear-out) estimates for orbit maintainable
items; Limited Life Items identification; qualitative maintainability
assessment; and Acceptance Data Packages for each hardware and software
deliverable.

## 2.5 EDUCATION, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH  {#education-commercialization-and-technology-outreach .unnumbered}

The contractor shall plan and implement educational, commercialization,
and technology outreach activities including special projects,
curriculum development, demonstrations, displays, seminars, and
presentations.

The contractor shall develop outreach materials including brochures,
multi-media products, exhibit materials, and newsletters. These
materials shall be disseminated through activities including web based
and educational forums, and other public events.

# 3.0 LEVEL-OF-EFFORT (LOE) REQUIREMENTS {#level-of-effort-loe-requirements .unnumbered}

## 3.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES {#technical-services-1 .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide technical services per Task Orders for NASA
programs and special projects.

### 3.1.1 First Article Development  {#first-article-development .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform trade studies; develop requirements and
concepts; design, fabricate and assemble prototype, engineering
development units, and first build flight hardware and software tools
and products.

The contractor shall develop test requirements and plans; perform test
bed buildup; develop test equipment for research and advanced hardware
and software projects; and perform development, certification, and
verification and acceptance testing.

### 3.1.2 Engineering Tasks {#engineering-tasks .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide engineering services for human and robotic
missions. These services shall include: mission architecture definition;
mission design, and planning; and conceptual vehicle design and analyses
for conducting trade studies to establish feasibility. Typical
architecture elements include: launch vehicles; human-rated spacecraft;
and elements including habitats and rovers used on planetary surfaces to
enable human and robotic exploration.

The contractor shall perform engineering studies, analyses and crew
training activities. Crew training activities include: development of
mission scenarios; validation of initial conditions; production of
visuals and displays; installation of session specific equipment; and
verification of operational readiness.

The contractor shall provide engineering evaluation of facility systems
and prepare proposals for the upgrade and modernization of facility
systems. The contractor shall develop documentation for new systems
including work instructions and hazard analyses.

The contractor shall perform engineering analyses and develop
operational procedures for flight hardware and software products and
on-orbit operational procedures.

The contractor shall integrate systems and payloads for Government and
international partner hardware and software.

The contractor shall provide crew provisioning and manifesting for crew
preference items in accordance with existing NASA regulations.

### 3.1.3 Flight Experiments {#flight-experiments .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop flight experiment test processes for flying
equipment on reduced gravity aircraft. The contractor shall develop
equipment and integrate Detailed Test Objectives (DTO) and flight
experiments into the vehicle.

### 3.1.4 Mission Support {#mission-support .unnumbered}

The contractor shall provide continuous Mission Evaluation Room (MER)
technical services to perform pre-flight timeline reviews and real-time
console monitoring during flight. The contractor shall perform
administrative and documentation duties for the MER continuous operation
for Space Vehicle missions including preparation before and follow-up
after each flight and expedition. The contractor shall provide MER
training and certification for MER mission engineers.

### 3.1.5 Technical Reviews, Boards and Panels {#technical-reviews-boards-and-panels .unnumbered}

The contractor shall coordinate technical meetings, prepare system
documentation, provide mission related products, and provide
administrative support to program reviews, design reviews, control
boards, and panels. The contractor shall document all products
associated with technical services tasks.

### 3.1.6 Anomaly Analysis {#anomaly-analysis .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform anomaly analyses, propose anomaly issue
resolution, implement corrective actions for facilities and
laboratories, training and mockup hardware, ground support equipment
configurations, and flight hardware and software. The contractor shall
perform anomaly analysis for flight investigations.

## 3.2 ASTROMATERIALS CURATION  {#astromaterials-curation .unnumbered}

The contractor shall develop plans for recovery, receiving,
de-integration, and distribution of astromaterials. The contractor shall
conduct astromaterials research to advance the understanding of
innovative curation techniques and processes. The contractor shall
perform continuous improvement of processing techniques and
astromaterials sample handling. The contractor shall develop
requirements for future curatorial facility designs.

## 3.3 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  {#research-and-development .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform research and development including: human
planetary mission architecture, vehicular design; astromaterials;
planetary missions; biological; physical-chemical systems; dexterous
robotics; vision and perception technologies; automated systems
including rendezvous and mating systems; thermal control systems
(passive and active); life support systems; space suit systems;
mechanical systems; Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS);
Nanotechnology; Guidance and Navigation control systems; fuel
liquefaction and storage systems; on-orbit manufacturing systems;
electromagnetic systems; sensor systems; tracking systems; power
transmission systems; avionics architecture systems; communication
systems; microwave systems; instrumentation and wireless
instrumentation; artificial intelligence systems; orbital debris; image
analyses; and Earth observations.

### 3.3.1 Special Projects {#special-projects .unnumbered}

The contractor shall perform scientific research for planning and
execution of special projects. This activity includes developing
requirements and plans for special projects and conducting basic
research in the fields of astrobiology, astromaterials, geology,
planetary sciences, orbital debris, hypervelocity impacts, image
analyses, human exploration science, and Earth observation photography.

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