Discovery Program Acquisition.

 
Potential proposers to the Discovery 2014 Announcement of Opportunity are encouraged to attend this Pre-Proposal Conference. Information will be presented by NASA officials, and participants will have the opportunity to pose questions regarding the opportunity.
 
The Pre-Proposal Conference has been scheduled from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (ET/UCT-05:00) on Monday, November 24, 2014. The conference will be virtual and participation will be facilitated by Adobe Connect (video, muted audio, and text based questions) and teleconference (audio and verbal questions); travel to attend the conference in person will not be necessary. The agenda and participation information follow.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The conference participation options include features that allow audio, documents, and other materials (including questions) exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the Discovery 2014 Lead Program Scientist prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation.
 

Agenda All times are in Eastern Standard Time (ET/UCT-05:00)
11:00AM	Welcome	Mr. David Schurr Deputy Director, Planetary Sciences Division NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
11:15AM	Overview of the Discovery Program	Ms. Joan Salute Lead Program Executive, Discovery Program NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
11:30AM	Overview of the AO	Dr. Michael H. New Lead Program Scientist, Discovery Program NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
11:45AM	Science Evaluation	Dr. Michael H. New Lead Program Scientist, Discovery Program NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
12:15PM	Technical, Management, and Cost Evaluation	Mr. Washito Sasamoto Discovery Acquisition Manager NASA Science Office for Mission Assessments (NASA/LaRC)
12:45PM	BREAK
1:00PM	Launch Services	Ms. Diana Calero Mission Manager NASA Launch Services Program (NASA/KSC)
1:30PM	International Participation	Mr. Tim Tawney Senior International Program Specialist Office of International and Interagency Relations (NASA/HQ)
1:45PM	Export Control	Mr. John Hall Office of International and Interagency Relations (NASA/HQ)
2:00PM	Technology Infusion	Dr. Michael H. New Lead Program Scientist, Discovery Program NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
2:30PM	PDS & AMMOS Update	Mr. William Knopf Program Executive NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
3:00PM	Wrap-up	All

 

1. Go to https://ac.arc.nasa.gov/discovery
2. Enter Room as a Guest or registered user
 

Teleconference (audio and verbal questions)
 
Teleconference number: 844-467-4685
Passcode: 5947549553

• AO Amendments
• AO Schedule
• Announcements
• Discovery AO
• Discovery Program Goals
• AO Q&A
• Proposal Evaluation Plan
• CSR Evaluation Plan
• FBO Announcement
• Lessons Learned
• Phase A Concept Study
• Technology Workshop
• Potential Bidders Conference
• Preproposal Conference
• Program Library
• Teaming Interest
• Guidelines Q&A