Aug 9, 2007

Beth Dickey/Melissa Mathews Headquarters, Washington 202-358-2087/1272 beth dickey-1@nasa gov, melissa mathews-1@nasa gov

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

RELEASE: 07-174

NASA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR ARES I MOBILE LAUNCHER CONSTRUCTION

WASHINGTON - NASA has issued a request for proposals for Ares I mobile launcher construction Ares I is the rocket that will transport the Orion crew exploration vehicle and its crew and cargo to low Earth orbit The mobile launcher proposals are due to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept 6, 2007

The request for proposals states the procurement approach for obtaining the mobile launcher system The mobile launcher will be used as a platform to assemble, test and service Ares I in existing facilities, transport the rocket to the pad, and support launches

The selected contractor will supply all labor, materials and equipment to build the mobile launcher structure and its associated facility systems These systems include utilities, fire safety, communications, lighting, elevators and life support The request for proposal includes an option for an additional Ares I mobile launcher

The contract to build the Ares I mobile launcher will be awarded through a full and open competition and managed by Kennedy A selection is expected in February 2008

For more information about the request for proposal, visit:

http://procurement nasa gov/cgi-bin/eps/sol cgi?acqid=126221

For information about NASA's Constellation Program, visit:

http://www nasa gov/constellation

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