Remarks of James E. Denny before the Study Group on Legal Remedies, Commission on Government Procurement
Legalities of patent infringements resulting from government procurement policies
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Procurement specifications report. IMBLS phase B-4
Procurement specifications to provide vendors of space systems with supporting information to accurately price the selected major buy items are illustrated. In performing this task, rigid constraints on specifications and drawing details are avoided beyond those necessary to define basic requirements. Described are digital processing equipment, mass spectrometer, body mass measuring device, sensors, bio-belt power source, vision tester and instrumentation for a biochemical station.
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An approach to improve management visibility within the procurement and financial group at Goldstone
Improvements in the operational efficiency of the data management systems at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC) are discussed. This addresses the existing procurement and financial management data system at GDSCC, identifies management requirements for better visibility, describes a proposed computerized data management system, summarizes results to data, and identifies plans for future development.
Maiocco, F. R.↗
Summary of development and recommendations for a quality assurance program for the procurement and manufacture of urban mass transit operating equipment and systems
A viable quality program for the urban mass transit industry, and a management approach to ensure compliance with the program are outlined. Included are: (1) a set of guidelines for quality assurance to be imposed on transit authorities, and a management approach to ensure compliance with them; (2) a management approach to be used by the transit authorities (properties) for assuring compliance with the QA guidelines; and (3) quality assurance guidelines to be imposed by properties and umta for procurement of hardware and systems.
Witkin, S. A.↗
Joint NASA/USAF study on space shuttle orbiter procurement and related issues
The comprehensive data and analyses are provided for decision on the procurement of additional space shuttle orbiters. The decision required is the number of orbiters needed for the national operational fleet, and how additional orbiters should be funded.
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Results of module electrical measurement of the DOE 46-kilowatt procurement
Current-voltage measurements have been made on terrestrial solar cell modules of the DOE/JPL Low Cost Silicon Solar Array procurement. Data on short circuit current, open circuit voltage, and maximum power for the four types of modules are presented in normalized form, showing distribution of the measured values. Standard deviations from the mean values are also given. Tests of the statistical significance of the data are discussed.
Curtis, H. B.↗
Design specification, Integrated Procurement Management System, version 2 (IPMS-2) online subsystem, volume 1
The design for the online subsystem is detailed. Input template design and processing logic for all pr, contract, and CCA forms used by the Procurement Operations Office are discussed.
Ely, L. E.↗
Qualification test results for DOE solar photovoltaic flat panel procurement - PRDA 38
Twelve types of prototypes modules for the DOE Photovoltaic Flat Panel Procurement (PRDA 38) were subjected to qualification tests at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory according to a new specification. Environmental exposures were carried out separately and included temperature cycling, humidity, wind simulation, and hail. The most serious problems discovered were reduced insulation resistance to ground and ground continuity of the metal frames, electrical degradation, erratic power readings, and delamination. The electrical and physical characteristics of the newly received modules are also given.
Griffith, J. S.↗
The evolution of procurement and assurance methods used to proof an advanced space material
A development history and current performance evaluation is presented for a Kapton polyimide for the Space Station Freedom. Analyses of results obtained for this class of materials by the Long Duration Exposure Facility led to major revisions of procurement specifications and test requirements for this material. Attention is given to the use of oxygen plasma etching and blocking, as well as the evolution of test methodologies due to preproduction test data evaluations and the relationship between tests and product-improvement cycles.
Berendt, Marjorie↗
Open system environment procurement
Relationships between the request for procurement (RFP) process and open system environment (OSE) standards are described. A guide was prepared to help Federal agency personnel overcome problems in writing an adequate statement of work and developing realistic evaluation criteria when transitioning to an OSE. The guide contains appropriate decision points and transition strategies for developing applications that are affordable, scalable and interoperable across a broad range of computing environments. While useful, the guide does not eliminate the requirement that agencies posses in-depth expertise in software development, communications, and database technology in order to evaluate open systems.
Fisher, Gary↗
Automated Procurement System (APS) revised project management plan (DS-03)
The Project Plan is the governing document for the implementation of the Automated Procurement System (APS). It includes a description of the proposed system, describes the work to be done, establishes a schedule of deliverables, and discusses the major standards and procedures to be followed.
Murphy, Diane R.↗
NASA Aerospace Flight Battery Program: Recommendations for Technical Requirements for Inclusion in Aerospace Battery Procurements
This NASA Aerospace Flight Battery Systems Working Group was chartered within the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC). The Battery Working Group was tasked to complete tasks and to propose proactive work to address battery related, agency-wide issues on an annual basis. In its first year of operation, this proactive program addressed various aspects of the validation and verification of aerospace battery systems for NASA missions. Studies were performed, issues were discussed and in many cases, test programs were executed to generate recommendations and guidelines to reduce risk associated with various aspects of implementing battery technology in the aerospace industry. This document contains Part 2 - Volume I: Recommendations for Technical Requirements for Inclusion in Aerospace Battery Procurements of the program's operations.
Jung, David S.↗
NASA Fastener Procurement, Receiving Inspection, and Storage Practices for NASA Mission Hardware
This document establishes minimum requirements for supply chain risk management, procurement, receiving inspection, testing, traceability management, and storage practices for fasteners used in NASA mission hardware. This document does not contain fastener requirements pertaining to design or design analysis; design and design analysis requirements are contained in NASA-STD-5020, Requirements for Threaded Fastening Systems in Spaceflight Hardware.
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Methods for Procuring Power System Flexibility, Greening the Grid
Greening the Grid provides technical assistance to energy system planners, regulators, and grid operators to overcome challenges associated with integrating variable renewable energy into the grid. This document, part of a Greening the Grid toolkit, introduces administrative and incentive-based mechanisms for procuring a cost-effective mix of flexibility sources.
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Pathways for Off-site Corporate PV Procurement
Through July 2017, corporate customers contracted for more than 2,300 MW of utility-scale solar. This paper examines the benefits, challenges, and outlooks for large-scale off-site solar purchasing through four pathways: power purchase agreements, retail choice, utility partnerships (green tariffs and bilateral contracts with utilities), and by becoming a licensed wholesale seller of electricity. Each pathway differs based on where in the United States it is available, the value provided to a corporate off-taker, and the ease of implementation. The paper concludes with a discussion of future pathway comparison, noting that to deploy more corporate off-site solar, new procurement pathways are needed.
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Fermilab Procurements
In fiscal year 2017, Fermilab spent \$170.9 million in the United States to purchase goods and services in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Procurements in Illinois accounted for approximately \$72 million, and about \$99 million was spent in other states.
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Fermilab Procurements
In fiscal year 2018, Fermilab spent \$183.5 million in the United States to purchase goods and services in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Procurements in Illinois accounted for approximately \$63 million, and about \$120 million was spent in other states.
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Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement Pathways in the Southeast: Alabama
This state fact sheet highlights information presented in the NREL report, Existing and Potential Corporate Off-site Renewable Procurement in the Southeast.
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