SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- MARS ASCENT VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
- Notice Date
- 12/1/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 927110
— Space Research and Technology
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC09Z005
- Response Due
- 12/29/2008
- Archive Date
- 12/1/2009
- Point of Contact
- John W Dankanich, Technical Point of Contact, Phone 216-433-5356, Fax 216-433-2480, - Ernest C. Mensurati, Contracting Officer, Phone 216-433-2727, Fax 216-433-2480, />
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John.W.Dankanich@nasa.gov, Ernest.C.Mensurati@nasa.gov<br
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- Description
- NASAs In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) project has been assigned theresponsibility of developing propulsion technologies needed to enable future samplereturn missions. In recognition of the high interest of the science community in thereturn of samples from Mars the ISPT project, working in conjunction with the MarsTechnology Program (MTP), will be starting an effort to develop long lead and criticaltechnologies necessary for a Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV). NASA/GRC is hereby requestinginformation from potential sources for the design, development and ground or flightvalidation testing of technologies supporting innovative and progressive conceptsapplicable for the Mars Ascent Vehicle development in the near-term. Of particularinterest is a MAV design/architecture or supporting technologies that reduces the systemmass as compared to the previous studies. Technologies should be applicable for, but arenot limited to either a two-stage solid (primary interest) or a liquid propulsion systemwith three-axis stabilization. Submitting organizations are directed to references:Stephenson, D., Mars Ascent Vehicle Concept Development, AIAA 2002-4318, 48thAIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana, July7-10, 2002.Stephenson, David D., and Willenberg, Harvey J., Mars Ascent Vehicle Key Elements of aMars Sample Return Mission, 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2006, paper #1009.Mattingly, Richard, Hayati, Samad, and Udomkesmalee, Gabriel, Technology DevelopmentPlans for the Mars Sample Return Mission, 2005 IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2005,paper #1518.The areas of interest include, but are not limited to: propellants that require no orminimal environmental control for 90-365 Martian days on the Martian surface, e.g. RCS(Reaction Control System) monopropellant with freezing temperatures below 150k, solidpropellants that maintains bondline integrity during the thermal cycling with minimumstorage temperature of 150k and minimum operational temperature 233k; propellantsoffering improvements in specific impulse e.g. nanoparticle aluminum loading; componenttechnologies suitable for the Martian environment and that offer significant reduction inmass for operations including propulsive maneuvers, thermal storage, launch erection,thrust vector control (TVC), guidance and communication, e.g. advanced insulation, pintlenozzle with integrated TVC, valves, actuators, flex seals, composite motor case,lightweight avionics, etc. The concept must be above TRL 2 with rapid demonstration toTRL 4 expected and development to TRL 6 practical within a 4-6 year horizon. Submissionsmust provide a detailed technical explanation of the proposed technology, self-assessmentof the TRL, cost/schedule estimate to achieve TRL 6, and most of the effort associatedwith the submission should be placed upon the technical explanation. Variations ofexisting propulsion methods or chief subsystem component improvements are also suitablefor submission. Key to each idea is an unambiguous knowledge of past research/conceptsconducted on related work and specifically how this new concept differs to the extentthat it appears to offer a significant benefit. Submissions are intended to aid in futureNRA (NASA Research Announcement) preparation. NRA figures of merits would emphasizereductions in mass and risk. Proprietary information is undesired, but is acceptable ifclearly marked. Inputs will be reviewed by support service contractors.Interested parties should submit information not to exceed three pages for each concept. Please note that these statements will also be read by non-experts. In the header pleaseinclude the submitting institution, contact person, and RFI title.Information on all Mars ascent vehicle technologies should be sent, via electronictransmission or by facsimile transmission. Technical Point of Contactjohn.dankanich@nasa.govThis presolicitation synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government,nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.Respondents willnot be notified of the results.[OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED]An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".NASA RFI: Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) Technologies for DevelopmentContracting Office Address:NASA/Glenn Research Center, M/S 500-305, Cleveland, OH 44135
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