RFP ANNEX E EELV PROGRAM
GOVERNMENT LIST of OBJECTIVES (GLO)

THIS ANNEX, INCLUDING THE
COVER, CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES

1.0 List of Objectives

The objective of the EELV program is to design and develop a spacelift system, evolved fromcurrent launch vehicle systems or major subsystems thereof, in accordance with the EELVSystem Performance Document (SPD) requirements. This spacelift system will preserve orimprove reliability, maintainability, and operability and reduce cost over current systems.

1.1 Low Cost Concept Validation Module

Objectives

a) Conduct system level design trade and sensitivity analyses which define and confirm that thedesign approach primarily reduces cost, while balancing schedule, performance and risk for thelife cycle of the system.

b) Conduct a trade study which compares life cycle costs of three operation and supportalternatives. The alternatives are: 1) a Contractor operated and supported system, 2) a systemwhich is operated and supported with organic Air Force resources using standard logisticsinfrastructure, processes, and procedures, and 3) a life cycle cost optimized system whichincludes elements from 1) and 2).

c) Define to a preliminary design review level the EELV system design baseline that as aminimum meets SPD requirements. Quantify the system life cycle cost, reliability, capability,operability, producibility, safety, security, environmental impact, and use and handling ofhazardous materials.

d) Develop a manufacturing plan that integrates manufacturing into the design process andattempts to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for material review board activity duringthe production phase of the program.

e) Identify EELV cost, schedule, performance, support, and environmental impact risks. Develop risk mitigation plans. Perform demonstrations as appropriate for the concept.

f) Develop transition alternatives from the current expendable launch systems to the EELVsystem.
g) Develop standard payload interfaces which accommodate the Government portion of the National Mission Model. Support quarterly meetings of the Payload Integration Working Group.

h) Participate with the Government in determining a Government/Contractor electronicinterchange system to be used during Pre EMD.

i) Conduct a trade study which compares life cycle costs of delivering Mission C to GEO asrequired in the SPD and delivering Mission C to GTO.
1.2 EMD Objectives

a) Develop the EELV system design to a critical design review level, consistent with objectives1.1a, and 1.1c 1.1g.

b) Verify producibility and production process capabilities.

c) Demonstrate program progress toward achieving affordability improvements.

d) Develop draft pricing policies and incentives/disincentives for the production contract basedon cost and performance drivers and system programmatics.

1.3 EMD Objectives

a) Complete two Medium Lift Variant (MLV) and one Heavy Lift Variant (HLV) low riskpayload flights.

b) Complete site activation to meet IOC.

c) Demonstrate producibility and production processes. Complete production planning.