After a careful review of all the facts and in consideration of all of the source selection documentation provided to date, PlanetSpace has filed a protest to NASA’s award of the ISS Commercial Resupply Services Contract. PlanetSpace claims to have offered a superior proposal, due to the Company receiving a higher Mission Suitability score, from NASA’s Source Evaluation Board (SEB), and was lower in cost than one of the two proposals selected by NASA. The Company believes the GAO will find that flaws in the procurement justify award to PlanetSpace and look forward to the GAO’s review of this case.
PlanetSpace has assembled a subcontract team, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and ATK, who posses more than 150 years of collective experience in supporting NASA spaceflight programs. The resources and record of this team were recognized by the SEB, as it gave the subcontractors an “excellent” mark for their “Past Performance.” The commitment and capabilities of the team reduce risk to NASA and will ensure success of the critical mission of assured resupply to the Space Station. Further favoring selection of PlanetSpace, the Company has proposed an “ALL-U.S.” solution for CRS, an element the Company believes ought to be a domestic priority in light of current economic conditions.
PlanetSpace will make no other statements publicly regarding this protest at this time. The law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP acts as protest counsel for PlanetSpace.