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Exhibit 10.83
Letter Contract No. SHB 1014
Modification No. 21
Date: July 22, 1998
To: From:
The Boeing Company SPACEHAB, Inc.
499 Boeing Blvd. 1595 Spring Hill Road
P. O. Box 24002 Suite 360
Huntsville, AL 35824-6402 Vienna, VA 22182
Attn: Doyle McBride
Senior Contracts Administrator
Dear Mr. McBride:
Letter Contract No. 1014 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Paragraph 1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"1. SPACEHAB, Inc. ("SPACEHAB"), hereby commercially contracts with
McDonnell Douglas Aerospace - Huntsville (hereinafter referred to as
"MDA-Huntsville" or "Seller"), a division of the McDonnell Douglas
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, for the
following:
a. The performance of all integration and operations tasks
required to successfully complete 4 SPACEHAB science
missions (1 single module mission and 3 double module
missions) and 2 SPACEHAB cargo double module missions
(Multiple Mission Integration and Operations (MM I/O
Tasks)). The definitized contract will include options for 3
additional cargo double module missions that may be executed
in accordance with the definitized schedule. For ISS
logistics missions, NASA has requested that equipment stowed
in soft stowage bags be transferred in the bags to the
appropriate location onboard the ISS for stowage. NASA's
preferred bag is similar to the Collapsible Transfer Bags
(CTB) currently used for Mir resupply missions. SPACEHAB,
Inc. (SHI) has agreed to transfer bags (including existing
bags, if appropriate) to the ISS and to provide the new
CTB-like bags for use on ISS logistics missions.
Accordingly, SHI will provide the new bags to Boeing
Huntsville for inclusion in the SH inventory in accordance
with the provisions for SHI Furnished Equipment
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(SFE) to be included in the new Multiple Mission Integration
and Operations Contract (MMIOC). Boeing Huntsville is
requested and authorized to modify mission planning for the
STS-96 mission to include maximum use of the new bags (half,
single, and double MLVE sizes). Assume bags in each size are
available in sufficient quantity to meet the optimum packing
arrangement. Additionally, the contents of each bag are to
be grouped as much as possible, in accordance with their
destination location on the ISS.
b. Initiation of effort to enhance cargo carrying capability of
the SPACEHAB module consistent with capabilities presented
to SHI on 28 August 1997 as follows: i) Ceiling stowage
system is desired for use on STS-95 (2 bags are required).
Use best efforts for partial system capability (2 bags) for
use on STS-91. Provide a firm quotation for 1 set of ceiling
enhancement hardware within 150 days from the date of
Modification 01 to this Letter Agreement and ii) Rack front
stowage system (along with ceiling system) is required for
use on STS-96. Provide a firm quotation for 3 sets of rack
enhancement hardware within 180 days from the date of
Modification 01 to this Letter Agreement.
c. (i) Stop work on all effort in support of initiation of
effort to design, develop, build, and certify a roof-top
stowage adapter plate system, as described to SHI on 6
November 1997 as directed by Modification No. 03 dated 19
November 1997 and provide a status of contract change effort
through the date of this Modification No. 07.
(ii)(a) Develop requirements, preliminary interface
definition, and a list of technical questions for
the Strella payload. These requirements are to be
transmitted to SPACEHAB, Inc. for use in their
technical interchange meetings with the Russians.
(b) Design, analyze, fabricate, and install the
necessary rooftop adaptive structure for the
Strella payload on STS-96 as determined based on
the above noted requirements and subsequent
technical interchange meetings with Boeing,
SPACEHAB, Inc., NASA and the Russian Strella
payload representatives. Provide a firm quotation
for this effort by 3 April 1998.
d. Initiation of effort to design, develop, build, and certify
the necessary hardware to accommodate the Experiment Water
Pump Package in a SPACEHAB double rack. This capability is
required for STS-95. Provide a firm quotation with prices
for 1, 2, or 3 sets of this within 90 days of the date of
Modification 03 to this Letter Agreement.
e. Initiation of effort to design, develop, build, and certify
new MGSE for the 27.14 inch tunnel as described to SHI on 7
November 1997. This equipment is required to process STS-95.
Provide a firm quotation for this
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effort within 90 days of the date of Modification 03 to this
Letter Agreement.
f. Initiation of the effort to perform the following tasks
under WBS 9.1.9.5.2 Flight Systems:
(i) 9.1.9.5.2.1 Logistics Double Module Enhancements.
This element contains the labor effort necessary
to identify, evaluate, and recommend ways to
enhance the cargo carrying capability of the
Logistics Double Module.
(ii) 9.1.9.5.2.2 Research Double Module Enhancements.
This element contains the labor effort necessary
to identify, evaluate, and recommend ways to
enhance the capability of the Research Double
module to accommodate new payloads and improve
accommodations for existing payloads.
(iii) 9.1.9.5.2.3 Integrated Cargo Services. This
element contains the labor effort necessary to
evaluate future storage/cargo requirements
associated with the International Space Station
and determine proposed solutions considering all
SPACEHAB assets. This element includes studies,
evaluations, and support of the new SPACEHAB
provided Integrated Cargo Carrier assets.
g. Initiation of effort to provide payload optional services
for STS-95 including the design and development of a triple
mounting plate for BioBox and the design and development of
a double mounting plate for MGBX. Provide a firm quotation
for this effort within 90 days of this modification.
h. Initiation of effort to upgrade the existing engineering
prototype SCU unit for use as flight spare on STS-95 and
provide a firm quotation for this effort within 90 days of
this modification.
i. Initiation of effort to perform a GTS Win NT upgrade as
proposed in Supplement No. 1.
j. Initiation of the effort to perform the following tasks
under WBS 9.1.9.5.3 Microgravity and Life Sciences:
(i) Microgravity and Life Sciences Payload
Assessments. This element contains the effort
necessary to identify and characterize potential
new internal and external microgravity and life
sciences payload customers and requirements for
the International Space Station (ISS) and the
Space Shuttle Program (SSP). This effort includes
experiment integration assessments with respect to
safety and unique integration hardware and
attendant experiment hardware modifications.
Assessments may include development of payload
accommodation requirements, performance of payload
resource utilization analyses, and development of
ROM estimates for unique hardware modifications
and integration elements.
k. Initiation of the effort to perform the following task under
WBS 9.1.9.3.4:
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(i) Procure critical long lead material for the
Docking Double Module. This effort includes the
procurement of 2 aluminum ingots from Alenia's
European supplier to protect the critical path raw
material required to produce the DDM FU-5 end ring
forgings.
The period of performance of this effort is 6 February 1998
through 30 June 1998. The NTE for this effort is $170,000.
l. Initiation of effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.1 to support training
in Germany for the FAST experiment on STS-95. Labor for
training is considered in scope to WBS 9.1.9.2.1. This
modification authorizes the travel costs of Boeing
personnel. Provide a firm quotation for this effort within
60 days of the date of this modification. The NTE for this
effort is $25,000.
m. Initiation of effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.1 to perform the
additional task of preparing Phase III Flight Safety Data
Packages for the SSD-MOMO and APCF experiments. The
experimenter organizations will furnish supporting data as
requested by Boeing in a timely manner for enabling this
activity. Provide a firm quotation for this effort within 60
days of this modification. The NTE for this effort is
$15,000.
n. Initiation of effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.4 to provide the
additional experiment transportation containers required to
meet STS-95 requirements. Provide a firm quotation for this
effort within 60 days of this modification. The NTE for this
effort is $20,000.
o. Initiation of effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.4 to upgrade the
SPACEHAB crew trainer module assembly at the SPPF. The
upgrades are to be in accordance with the plan reviewed with
SPACEHAB on 26 March 1997. It is highly desirable that the
modifications be completed prior to the STS-95 crew training
scheduled in July 1998. Please provide a firm quotation for
this effort within 60 days of this modification. The NTE for
this effort is $50,000.
p. Initiation of effort under WBS 9.1.9.1 to provide 40 new
experiment battery packs and 4 chargers. Labor for this
effort is considered in scope to WBS 9.1.9.1. This
modification authorizes materials and procurement. The new
batteries are required to support the STS-95 processing
schedule. Please provide a firm quotation for this effort
within 60 days of this modification. The NTE for this effort
is $50,000.
q. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.3 to integrate the LeRC
Combustion Module (CM) experiment in STS-107. Please provide
a firm quotation for this effort within 90 days of this
modification. The NTE for this 90 day effort is $100,000.
r. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.3 to integrate the MSFC
Volatile Removal Assembly/Vapor Compression Distillation
(VRA/VCD) experiment in STS-107. Please provide a firm
quotation for this effort within 90 days of this
modification. The NTE for this 90 day effort is $100,000.
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s. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.3 to integrate the rack
mounted and aft module subfloor pallet mounted ISS ORUs as
defined in the baselined STS-96 MRAD. Please provide a firm
quotation for this effort within 90 days of this
modification. The NTE for this 90 day effort is $100,000.
t. Initiate effort to provide all program sustaining labor,
travel, materials, vendor services, and other sustaining
services under this contract beginning 1 June 1998. Provide
a firm quotation for the impact of this modification within
60 days of the date of this modification.
u. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.4 to upgrade the current
SPACEHAB EGSE at the SPPF to enable the system to function
past the year 2000. The initial efforts are to include
refinement of the EGSE system upgrade concept; definition of
physical configuration and cable modification requirements;
draft changes to system requirements documentation; and
identification and procurement of software development
tools. Provide a firm quotation for the EGSE upgrade effort
within 90 days of this modification. The NTE for this 90 day
effort is $80,000.
v. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.4 to provide a new tunnel
configuration for STS-96. This new configuration results
from the addition of existing tunnel segment(s) to move the
module further aft in the cargo bay and is intended to
eliminate planned ballast and provide additional payload
capability to the ICC. Perform detailed engineering
assessment of the new tunnel structural compatibility to
include stress analysis of struts, trunnions, tunnel
cylinder, and rings. Evaluate Orbiter compatibility of
tunnel and ICC sharing payload bridges, including assessment
of compatibility of the tunnel and ICC fittings with the
orbiter latches. Evaluate rotation of 27.51 tunnel segment
to disable existing duct/plenums and the addition of drag-on
ducts. Determine modifications required, including any
structural modifications, outfitting changes, and new MLI
sections. Verification of the structural compatibility is
required ASAP for use in STS-96 mission planning. Provide a
detailed schedule and firm quotation and firm quotation to
support the STS-96 mission within 60 days of this
modification. The NTE for this 60 day effort is $30,000.
w. Initiate effort under WBS 9.1.9.3.2 to support NASDA's BRIC
in-module plant growth activities (test planning and test
execution) in the SPPF beginning Thursday, June 25 and
completing no later than midnight Saturday, June 27, 1998.
The NTE for this effort is $11,000.
x. Initiation of the effort to perform the following tasks
under WBS 9.1.9.5.1 Operations:
(i) 9.1.9.5.1.2 Payload Development. This element
contains effort necessary to support SHI in the
development of new payload customers. This
includes identification of potential new
customers, development of their requirements and
accommodation studies.
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y. Under WBS 9.1.9.2, Mission Recurring, perform STS-107
pre-mission integration efforts as follows:
(i) Develop mini-MRAD based on the commercial payloads
identified to date. Provide a firm quotation
within 90 days. The NTE for this 90 day effort is
$50,000.
z. Initiate the effort to accommodate Spacelab equipment
provided by NASA. This initial effort consists of the
following tasks:
(i) Coordinate the shipping/receiving of hardware from
NASA with SPACEHAB, Inc, NASA-KSC, and NASA REALMS
program office; (ii) determine what NASA has
delivered to the SPPF by part number and quantity;
(iii) Determine if any hardware items are not to
be kept by SPACEHAB (returned to NASA or
scrapped/sold). Implement return to NASA or scrap
as necessary; (iv) Enter the hardware in a
tracking database; (v) Place retained hardware in
appropriate storage; (vi) Determine documentation
required for proper use of retained hardware (ADP,
handling/constraints, operations manuals, etc...).
Provide a firm quotation for this effort within 60
days of this modification. The NTE for this effort
is $15,000.
aa. Proceed with the repair of PPRV #1 (s/n 2665-0001-13) and
return it to inventory as soon as possible. Provide a firm
quotation for this effort within 60 days of this
modification. The NTE for this effort is $18,000.
bb. Initiate effort to modify the VFEU experiment water loop
plumbing to increase the VFEU inlet water temperature to
within the range of 10(Degree) - 25(Degree)C. Provide a firm
quotation for this effort within 90 days of this
modification. The NTE for this total effort is $45,000.
cc. Proceed with the effort to perform the tasks under WBS
9.1.9.5.2 Flight Systems for the period 1 July 1998 through
31 June 1999.
dd. Initiate effort to provide new tools for two additional RDM
cable building workstations. Please provide a firm quotation
for this effort within 30 days of this modification. The NTE
for this 30 day effort is $18,000."
Paragraph 3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following.
"3. The maximum amount (including, but not limited to, a reasonable amount for
termination costs and for 12 percent fee) for which SPACEHAB shall be liable
under this letter contract is $13,769,507.00 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.a; $235,000.00 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.b; $90,000.00
for the effort described in Paragraph 1.c.; $45,000.00 for the effort described
in Paragraph 1.d.; $60,000.00 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.e.;
$25,000.00 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.f.(i); $100,000.00 for the
effort described in Paragraph 1.f.(ii); $630,000.00 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.f.(iii); $45,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.g.;
$15,000.00 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.h.; $20,700 for the effort
described in Paragraph 1.i.; $75,000 for
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the effort described in Paragraph 1.j.(i); $170,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.k.; $25,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.l; $15,000 for
the effort described in Paragraph 1.m; $20,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.n.; $50,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.o.; $50,000 for
the effort described in Paragraph 1.p.; $100,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.q.; $100,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.r.;$100,000 for
the effort described in Paragraph 1.s.; $600,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.t.; $80,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.u.; $30,000 for
the effort described in Paragraph 1.v.; $11,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.w.; $225,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.x.(i); $50,000
for the effort described in Paragraph 1.y.; $15,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.z; $18,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.aa; $45,000 for
the effort described in Paragraph 1.bb; $155,000 for the effort described in
Paragraph 1.cc. and $18,000 for the effort described in Paragraph 1.dd."
Except as hereby modified, all conditions of said contract as heretofore
modified, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Contractor is directed to account for costs in such a manner as to allow
visibility into the costs of effort authorized in this change order.
Please acknowledge receipt of this Change Notice by returning the acknowledgment
copy (within l0 days of receipt) signed with date of receipt indicated.
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Nelda Wilbanks McDonnell Douglas Corporation,
SPACEHAB, Inc. A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of
The Boeing Company