NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

D -- SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN/ANALYSIS (MDA) SYSTEM SOL 8-1-9-ED-C4982 DUE 091899 POC Vicki E. Wampler, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-6588, Fax (256) 544-8434, Email vicki.wampler@msfc.nasa.gov -- Michael L. Sweigart, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0281, Fax (256) 544-8434, Email mike.sweigart@msfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/MSFC/date.html#8-1-9-ED-C4982. E-MAIL: Vicki E. Wampler, vicki.wampler@msfc.nasa.gov. NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for services and software for the Multidisciplinary Design/Analysis (MDA) System. The MDA is a computer-based system for integrating and optimizing detailed designs for launch vehicles and space related hardware. The software, a Product Data Management (PDM) system, will serve as the user interface for the MDA system and the front end to a commericial database. It will manage the CAD files and related information generated in the design process, serve as the central point for design data access, track the design process, notify users when data are needed or are available and transfer data between the database and design/analysis tools. Customization of the PDM to meet the MDA requirements will be provided through the services of the contractor. The contractor shall perform the following tasks: 1. Definition of the Customized PDM for MDA -- Based on the results of a previously completed initial audit session, the contractor will evaluate the MDA requirements with respect to the PDM capabilities; identify those which can be satisfied directly with built-in capabilities of the PDM and those which will need to be handled with supplemental coding; and provide an initial can-be-built definition of the system. 2. Implementation of the PDM -- The PDM system will be modified to meet the definition of the PDM part of the MDA system agreed to in Task 1. As parts of the modified PDM are completed, they will be installed at the customer's site for initial checkout and training purposes. 3. Verification of the PDM -- The modified PDM will be installed at the customer's site. Verification will be done by the customer using a design example that will test the full capabilities of the MDA system. Problems uncovered during the verification process will be addressed and resolved by the contractor. Changes will be installed in the system as they are completed and tested by the customer to verify the system prior to final acceptance of the system. This procurementis being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Unigraphics Solutions, 3000 Business Park Drive Suite B, Norcross, GA 30071. Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, competition is impractical for the following reasons: (1)iMAN, a PDM system, will be the user interface and front end to the database for the Multidisciplinary Design/Analysis (MDA) System. The MDA is a computer-based system for integrating and optimizing the detailed design process. The initial application for the MDA will be the Demonstration of Rocket/Airbreathing Combined Cycle Operations (DRACCO) project. DRACCO and the MDA have both adopted Unigraphics (UG) as their basic CAD system. iMAN was chosen for the MDA since it is the only PDM system that is integrally coupled to the existing Unigraphics CAD system, a key element in the MDA system and the DRACCO project. This integrated coupling provides for the storage, management and retrieval of UG and other CAD files at the assembly, subassembly, component and part levels and the association of changes in those files to related documents, a critical feature in maintaining design integrity and in streamlining the detailed design process. 2. iMAN is a proven technology that is currently used in applications similar to the MDA. Using a proven product will allow the system to be implemented to meet the schedule for the DRACCO project. Without the benefits of MDA, there will be a high short-term risk of schedule delays and budget overruns for DRACCO. 3. iMAN can provide many of the MDA features through built-in tailoring capabilities and the remainder with a customizing toolkit that will support the expedient implementation of the MDA system. These features include an interface with a large commercial database, a 3D Master Model capability, modeling of the design process, external email notification to users of data availability and data transfer to and from design/analysis tools. 4. iMAN has a Web interface which allows off-site access. This is an important feature, since designs are now done as a joint effort with other NASA Centers and contractors at remote sites. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed atthe following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 09/03/99 (D-SN376474). (0246)

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