SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS NASA AND COMMERCIALIZATION PRESENTATION TO THE ADMINISTRATOR

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• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
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• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: January 1, 1983
• Content Type: REPORT

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SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
NASA AND COMMERCIALIZATION
PRESENTATION TO THE ADMINISTRATOR
JANUARY 1983
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THREE CATEGORIES OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
I. NEW SYSTEMS AT NEW SITES.
II. SYSTEMS AND ACTIVITIES COMPLEMENTARY TO STS.
III. EXISTING ELV SYSTEMS.
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REVIEW APPROACH
I.
DISCUSSIONS CONDUCTED WITH INTERESTED PARTIES:
SSI
FAIRCHILD
AEROJET
ARC TECH
ORBITAL SYSTEMS
LTV
TRANSPACE
McDONNELL DOUGLAS
ROCKWELL
GENERAL DYNAMICS
ORBITAL SYSTEMS LTD
DOD
MARTIN
ASTROTECH INC.
DOC
FEDERAL EXPRESS
GRiJMMAN
BATTELLE
SPACE TRANS. CO.
BOEING
ECON
II. REVIEW CONDUCTED OF APPLICABLE LAWS, POLICIES, ETC.
III. REVIEWED IN DETAIL THE SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED AND
DETERMINED KEY DECISIONS AND ACTIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
EACH CATEGORY.
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NEW SYSTEMS AT NEW SITES
DOMESTIC
1. SSI - CONESTOGA VEHICLE - MATAGORDA ISL., HAWAII
2. ARC TECHNOLOGY - (HYBRID-UNNAMED) - 200 MI OFF WEST COAST
3. PROJECT PRIVATE ENTT~,RPRISE - YOLKS ROCKET - VARIOUS
NASA ACTIONS
PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO STATE,. FAA, AND FCC.
PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT AS AGREED TO BY NASA.
FOREIGN
1. ESA/ARIANESPACE ARIANE - FRENCH GUIANA
2. GERMAN - ORTRAG - VARIOUS
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NEW SYSTEMS ;:T NEW SITES
OTHER GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS
STATE DEPARTMENT - EXPORT LICENSE, NOTIFICATION OF LAUNCH
FAA - AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AIRSPACE (FAR EXEMPTION)
FCC - FREQUENCY UTILIZATION
AT&FA - REGISTRATION OF ROCKET
NORAD - NOTIFICATION OF LAUNCfi
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SYSTEM PROPOSALS COMPLEMENTARY TO STS
ACTIVITY UNDERWAY
1. PAM D - McDONNELL DOUGLAS
2. MATERIALS PROCESSING - McDONNELL DOUGLAS
INITIATED ACTION
1. FIFTH ORBITER - SPACE TRANS. CO. (FEDERAL EXPRESS)
2. SRM-1X - ORBITAL SYSTEMS INC.
3. MARKETING - GRUMMAN, BOEING, USBI, MDAC, ROCKWELL, ETC.
4. PAYLAOD PROCESSING - ASTRO TECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
PLANNED ACTIONS
1. LEASE SATELLITE - FAIRCHILD
2. MATERIALS PROCESSING - GTI
3. MATERIALS PROCESSING - BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
4. MATERIALS PROCESSING - JOHN DEERE & CO.
5. MATERIALS PROCESSING - DUPONT
6. MATERIALS PROCESSING - INCO
7. MATERIALS PROCESSING - UNION CARBIDE CORP.
NASA ACTIONS:
REVIEW PROPOSALS, DETERMINE MERIT, DETERMINE IF COMPETITION REQUIRED
COORDINATE INTERAGENCY REQUIREMENTS
IF APPROVED ENTER JEA, MOU, OR CONTRACT AS REQUIRED
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EXISTING ELV SYSTEMS
1. CENTAUR - GENERAL DYNAMICS, SSI
2. DELTA - TRANSPACE
3. TITAN - SPACE TRANS CO. (MOU WITH MARTIN, UTC, AEROJET)
NASA ACTIONS
DECISIONS REQUITED
INITIATE COMPETITION (AS DESIRED)
PLAN TRANSITION (DOD MISSIONS, NASA AND OTHER U.S. GOVT MISSIONS,.
C&F MISSIONS)
PROVIDE TECHNCIAL ADVICE/ASSISTANCE IN LICENSING TO STATE,.
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TYPICAL TRANSITION PLAN
LAST PROD.~VEHICLE
FOR GOVT MISSION
GOVERNMENT PRODUCTION
PRIVATE SECTOR PRODUCTION
ASSUME PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITY
LAST GOVT
LAUNCH
GOVERNMENT LAUNCH OPERATIONS
FOR BOTH
COMPLETE PRIVATE SECTOR
OPERATIONS
ASSUME LAUNCH RESPONSIBILITY
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DOD/NASA DECISIONS REQUIRED FOR
GOVERNMENT OPERATED SYSTEMS
HARDWARE AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
0 "SUNK" R&D COST RECOVERY ON CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
0 RENTAL, LEASE, OR USE PERMIT OF PRODUCTION AND PLANT TOOLING,
TEST EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, ETC.
0 SALE OF GOVERNMENT SPARE PARTS INVENTORIES AND OVERHAUL AND
REPAIR CAPABILITIES (EXCEPTION REQUIRED)
0 MONOPOLY VS FREE MARKET
LAUNCH SITE CAPABILITIES
0 "SUNK" R&D COST RECOVERY ON CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
0 LEASE, RENTAL OR USE PERMIT SYSTEM UNIQUE FACILITIES TEST
EQUIPMENT AND GSE.
- CONTROL OF MODIFICATIONS
0 USE OF LAUNCH SOFTWARE (INCLUDING TEST AND LAUNCH PROCEDURES)
0 JOINT USE OF CERTAIN OTHER FACILITIES
0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED BASE SUPPORT
0 SCHEDULING PRIORITIES
0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
0 MONOPOLY VS FREE MARKET
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PROGRAM PLAN
J F M A M J J A S O N D
_ _ 1 ~ I
COItE VLIIICLE FL IGIIT UN1 TS DETAIL FAD 6 S/A 4 SETS ~
M/W F/A P6S M1__.0~2 __ ~M3 _ ~M4
I
ST(tUCTURES TEST
PLF MODAL SURVEY
SUPPORT MODULE b COCOON SEPARATION TEST
1985
J F M A M J J A_ S O H O
N1 ,A N2__~N3---_-~N4
I
i
~ PAYLOAD FAIRING
i DEVELOPMENT -
TEST SET UP ~ NLW l1L'YL-l01'MCNT
TEST 11ARDWARE FAD b ASSY I
ENGINEERING
J F M A M J J A S O~N[O
PRODUCTION TOOLING - DESIGN b FAD
CSD FA8/ASSY SOLID ROCKET MOTORS
SUP{'ORT
__ 4_SETS ___
4 SETS
PLF TEST UNIT FAB b ASSY
I PLF SEPARATION TEST
ALRC FAO/ASSY/TEST LIQUID ROCKET ENGINES N1__,~M2_,~N3 i-Dl4
FLIGHT PLF FA8/ASSY/TEST
LAUNCH SITE
OPEkAT10NS
V/S XPTR MOOS
1986
J F M A M J J A S O N D
N1 _ ~N2 ~N3 ~/4
V18 TESTING
CORE/S(tFi MATE
NON-RECURRING TESTS
LAUNCII OPERATIONS
LAUNCII CAPABILITIES
1981
J F
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HARDWARE/PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES - TITAN
CATEGORIES OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY REQUIRED TO SUPPORT FABRICATION,
TEST, AND SHIPMENT OF VEHICLES
FACILITIES SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, I.E., CHEMICAL MILLING FACILITY,
COMPRESSOR HOUSE AND VERTICAL TEST FACILITY
HARDWARE PRODUCTION TOOLS, SPECIAL TOOLING, TEST TOOLING
AND SPECIAL TEST AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MACHINE TOOLS
AIR FORCE COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
ALL DOCUMENTATION USED DURING DESIGN, FABRICATION AND TEST.
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LAUNCH SITE CAPABILITIES - TITAN
NEEDED FOR USE, MODIFICATION, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
VERTICAL INTEGRATION BUILDING (VIB)
LAUNCH COMPLEX 40 IN ITS ENTIRETY
TITAN TRANSPORTER SETS (4)
RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK
SRM SUPPORT FRAME AND STEMS
SOLID MOTOR ASSEMBLY BUILDING (SMAB) AND SRM SUPPORT AREAS
PAYLOAD PAIRING PROCESSING FACILITY
LC-41 PROPELLANT CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT ~~,
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AGE, TEST TOOLS FOR TITAN, SRMs AND ENGINES
OFFICE SPACE, SHOPS, AND WAREHOUSES
LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
SPARES FOR REAL PROPERTY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT
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LAUNCH SITE CAPABILITIES - TITAN
JOINT USAGE
SKID STRIP
VIB BAYS, OFFICE SPACE, GN2 FARMS AND DIESEL GENERATORS
RAILROAD TRACKS
PROPELLANT STORAGE AREAS
WAREHOUSE OFFICE SPACE
SMAB HIGH BAY, SLING STORAGE AND CRANE
ORDNANCE STOR~',GE AND TEST AREAS
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ASSUMPTIONS ON DECISIONS REQUIRED BY USG
HARDWARE AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
0 "SUNK" R&D COSTS WILL NOT BE RECOVERED
0 NOMINAL LEASE, RENTAL~OR USE PERMIT CHARGES UTILIZING A STANDARD COMPUTATION
PROCESS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR SYSTEM UNIQUE PRODUCTION AND PLANT CHECKOUT AND
TESTING TOOLING AND EQUIPMENT
0 USE OF GOVERNMENT DRAWINGS, PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED WIT~IOUT
CHARGE BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS
0 GOVERNMENT INVENTORIES OF SPARE PARTS, MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED CAPABILITIES
EXCESS TO USG REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SOLD TO THE OPERATOR (EXCEPTION REQUIRED)-
LAUNCH SITE CAPABILITIES
0 "SUNK" R&D COSTS WILL NOT BE RECOVERED
0 NOMINAL LEASE, RENTAL OR USE PERMIT CHARGES UTILIZING A STANDARD COMPUTATION
PROCESS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR SYSTEM UNIQUE CAPABILITIES, E.G., LAUNCH PAD,
BLOCKHOUSE, GSE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
0 USG WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PRIVATELY OPERATED SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AGREED TO 5IRD, PRD, PSP, ETC.
0 CHARGING FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT AT THE LAUNCH SIT& WILL BE ON STS
PRICING BASIS FOR SUPPORT TO PRIVATE SECTOR ACTIVITIES'
0 USG MISSIONS WILL HAVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO USG FACILITIES (SCHEDULING ONLY)
0 PRIVATE OPERATOR WILL ASSUME COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF LAUNCH COMPLEX
0 PRIVATE~OPERATOR MUST COMPLY WITH USG SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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:APPENDIX E
' SUPPORT SERVICES AT ETR
The capability of the following support services is available for
each mission to be launched from ETR.
Available from
Available to
Support Service
KSC
USAF
Vehicle
Payload*
Off-loading, loading flight
X
X**
-
%
hardware, and GSE at CCAFS
Intrasite (ETR) transporta-
-
X
%
X
tion, handling, and storage
of hardware and GSE
Use of a payload processing
'X
X
X
X
facility and a hazardous
processing facility (DSTF
and/or ESA-60) including
industrial environmental
control and clean room
capability
Use of existing RD and voice
~ -
X
X
X
communications capability,
hardware data lines, and
closed-circuit TV among the
launch pad, blockhouse,
Delta TDi facility (Hangar
AE), flight hardware pro-
cessing facilities, includ-
ing the DSTF, and flight
,hard??are unique ground sta-
tion on site
A 2`-hour-day security of
-
X
X
X
site perimeter, interior
guard support, processing
facilities, and launch cotr, -
plex and intrasite escort
security
Office Space
X
X
X
X
*Payload .is defined as al+ property provic?ed by the ~ser,
cluding but not limited to the spacecraft, upper-stage,
attach fittings, and spin table.
in-
**User aircraft refueling available on a reimbursable basis (to
USAF) as an optional service.
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APPENDIX E (continued)
Available from
Availab
le to
Support Service
KSC
USAF
Vehicle
Payload*
Safety support - participa-
X
X
X
X
tion in ground safety re-
views, site procedure re-
~
views, and operations mon-
itoring for hazardous opera-
tions
' Supply of minor .quantities
X
-
X
X
of hazardous materials
(chemicals), nitrogen (gas,
liquid), helium (gas),
_
Freon, and hydrazine
Fluids sampling and analy-
X
-
X
X
ses
Photographic services
-
X
X
X
Technical shops support..
-
X
X
X
Use available NASA test
X
-
X
X
and equipment and calibra-
tion services on a noninter-
ference basis
including
"Scape" support
X
-
X
X
,
support of payload propel-
lant "cart" operations
Ordnance storage and handl-
X
-
X
X
ing including receiving .
inspection, bridgewire
checks, leak tests, motor
buildup, motor cold soak,.
and X-ray and propellant
handling and storage
Emergency medical services,
-
X
X
X
fire protection
Coordination and planning of
X
-
X
X
site activities, universal
documentation system support,
technical library services
Spin testing in DSTF
X
~ -
X
X
*Payload is defined as all property provided by the ser,
including but not limited to the spacecraft, upper-stage,
attach fittings, and spin table.
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IMPLEMENTATION ASSUMPTIONS - LAUNCH SITE
GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
0 OBTAIN USE OF COMMON SUPPORT CAPABILITIES
I.E., RANGE SUPPORT - NEGOTIATE WITH ESMR
KSC SUPPORT - NEGOTIATE WITH KSC - HANGAR AE, TM STATION, MDC,
COMPUTER SUPPORT PAYLOAD
PROCESSING FACILITIES, ETC.
0 ESTABLISH WORKING AGREEMENTS ON JOINT USE FACILITIES
COMPLEX 36 BLOCfCHOUSE, DS'F, ETC.
0 NASA LAUNCH SYSTEM TEST `_'EAM WOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN LAUNCH PROCESSING
0 NASA/RANGE WOULD MAINTAIN OVERALL SCHEDULE CONTROL AND INTEGRATION
0 KSC SAFETY WOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN Lr".UNCH PROCESSING, RANGE SAFETY
WOULD MAINTAIN INVOLVEMENT, ^S NEGOTIATED
0 KSC QUALITY CONTROL WOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN LAUNCH PROCESSING
0 NASA WOULD CONTROL FACILITY CONFIGURATION OF JOINT USE FACILITIES
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IMPLEMENTATION ASSUMPTIONS - LAUNCH SITE
PRIVATE SECTOR DEDICATED FACILITIES (E.G., COMPLEX 17) AND EQUIPMENT
0 OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIGURATION CONTROL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
0 OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR AWARENESS OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
(OSHA, KSC, RANGE)
0 TEST INTEGRATION WITH KSC AND RANGE WOULD BE DONE BY OPERATOR
0 OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR UNIQUE SPARES
0 OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION OF PRD'S AND SIRD'S INCLUDING
PAYLOAD REQUIREMENTS
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LEGAL REVIEW
INTERNATIONAL LAW
NON-GOVERNMENTAL SPACE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LAUNCH OPERATIONS ARE NOT
PROHIBITED BY INTERNATIONAL LAW.
GOVERNMENT HA5 A RESPONSIBILITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW TO REGULATE NON-
GOVERNMENTAL SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS
0 PRIVATE LAUNCH OPERATIONS ARE REGULATED THRU AD HOC
APPLICATION OF NONSPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY
0 CURRENT REGULATORY SCHEME HAS PROVEN TO B. ADEQUATE BUT IF
COMhI1JRCIAL LAUNCH OPERATIONS PROLIFERATE A REVISED REGULATORY
SCHEME MAY BE NEEDED
GOVERNMENT IS LIABLE FOR DAP~[AGE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES CAUSED BY PRIVATE
LAUNCHES ORIGINATING IN UNITED STATES TERRITORY
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LEGAL REVIEW
REGULATION
THE CURRENT SYSTEM WORKS BUT HAS SHORTCOMINGS
0 NO SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL
0 NO MECHANISM FOR ACTUAL SUPERVISION/PAYLOAD VERIFICATION
0 ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT PROBABLY CANNOT BE APPLIED TO SUB-ORBITAL
TEST FLIGHTS AND SOUNDING ROCKETS LAUNCHED/RECOVERED ENTIRELY
WITHIN U.S. (NO LEGAL DEFINITION OF "SPACE" OR WHAT IS "OUTSIDE:U.S.")
LEGISLATION TO CHANGE REGULATORY SCHEME WAS INTRODUCED IN 97TH CONGRESS
0 CANNON BILL WOULD MAKE FAA THE LEAD AGENCY
0 AKAKA BILL WOULD MAKE COMMERCE THE LEAD AGENCY
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LEGAL REVIEW
CATEGORY III OPERATIONS
NASA HAS AUTHORITY TO LEASE OR ALLOW THE USE OF ITS REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY IN SUPPORT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ACTIVITIES
0 NOT UNLIMITED AUTHORITY ,
0 FISCAL RESTRICTIONS
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
CURRENT LAW REQUIRES THAT NASA RECEIVE ONLY MONEY AS CONSIDERATION
FOR A LEASE
0 MONEYS DERIVED FROM RENTALS MUST GO TO TREASURY
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS HAVE A PARTIAL EXEMPTION
NASA MAY LEASE LAND AND REQUIRE LESSEE TO REMOVE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE
BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS, OR PROPERTY LEFT ON PREMISES BECOMES
PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT COMPENSATION THEREFOR.
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LEGAL REVIEW
CATEGORY III OPERATIONS
A NUMBER OF LEGAL RESTRICTIONS OR ISSUES NEED TO BE CONSIDERED BY
FIRMS INTERESTED IN COMMERCIAL SPACE OPERATIONS
0 ANTITRUST
0 PATENT LICENSING
0 GOVERNMENT PERMISSION DOES NOT IMPLY LEGAL.
AUTHORITY TO ORCHESTRATE PROCESS
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CRITERIA FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
COMMERCIALIZATION OF NOT INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES SHOULD:
- ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE COUNTRY,
- LEAD TO EXPANDED TAX REVENUES,
- BENEFIT BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR,
- BE DONE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF AN OPEN MARKETPLACE,
- ENCOURAGE FLEE F;NTERPRISr, AND
- ENCOURAGE HEALTHY COMPETIT.~CN ON BOTH A DOMEiTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL SCALE
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CONCEPTS BEARING ON COMMERCIALIZATION
DEFINITION OF COMMERCIALIZATION: PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OC'
AN ACTIVITY AS A BUSINESS FOR PROFIT.
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITY VS
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS VS
GOVERNMENT R&D
GOVERNMENT COST
TAX REVENUES
OPEN MARKETPLACE
FREE ENTERPRISE
PARTIAL COMMERCIALIZATION VS
GRADUAL COMMERCIALIZATION VS
GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT VS
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITY
PRIVATE SECTOR OPERATIONS
PRIVATE INDUSTRY R&D
GOVERNMENT SAVINGS
TAX INCENTIVES
MONOPOLY`
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY
COMPLETE COMMERCIALIZATION
IMMEDIATE COMMERCIALIZATION
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
FEASIBILITY
DEMONSTRATES TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES
DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES
BUSINESS PLAN
BASIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GUARANTEES NEEDED (I.E., INDEMNIFICATION, ETC.)
PROPOSED LEASES AND/OR PURCHASES FROM GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT NEEDED
SPECIAL INCENTIVES REQUIRED
RECOMMEP~DED REGULATION
TIMEFRAME OF TRANSITION
OTHER FACTORS
BENEFITS TO THE GOVERNMENT
ADDRESSES FOREIGN SECTOR CONCERNS.
ADDRESSES NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS
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