Boeing to bid on NASA’s ISS contract
January 19th, 2010 - 2:51 am ICT by BNO NewsCHICAGO (BNO NEWS) – The Boeing Company announced on Monday that it will draw on its human space flight experience, as well as its knowledge of International Space Station (ISS) operations and cargo processing, to bid on NASA’s ISS Cargo Mission Contract.
NASA released a Request for Proposals last Friday for a contract to provide technical support services, including the analysis and physical processing of pressurized cargo and flight equipment to be transported to and from the ISS. The contract also launch preparations and post-landing activities related to processing the flight crew equipment.
“Boeing’s experience with the International Space Station program allows us to provide an offer that supports NASA’s priorities for safety, mission success, and innovation,” said Brad Cothran, Boeing’s capture team lead for the contract. “We look forward to continuing our support of NASA and the future of the International Space Station.”
Boeing is the prime contractor to NASA for the ISS. In addition to designing and building all major U.S. elements, Boeing is also responsible for ensuring the successful integration of any new hardware and software – including components from international partners – as well as providing reliable and sustainable engineering work for the ISS.
Proposals are due to NASA on April 1. NASA is scheduled to select a contractor at the end of September; work will begin in January 2011.
The performance contract is three years with four one-year options, for a potential total of seven years.
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