with spacexfalcon 9 now certified for mss launches, we have for the first time since ula's joint venture enabled competition for launch contract services. however, section 1608 for the fy-15 ndaa prohibits any use beyond the block one contract for our most cost-effective launch capability atlas five which relies on that russian rd-180 engine. as enacted, section 1608 creates a multi year gap without at least two price competitive launch providers. it also impacts ula's viability to compete in the future as discussed. as estimates replace and certify this capability as optimistically about seven years. yes, i'm a recovering engineer and it is a complex issue. to avoid this unacceptable situation, the department submitted legislative proposal number 192 requesting section 16308 be amended. this department believes this legislative proposal combined with the edition of the newly certified spacex falcon 9 ensures capabilities while they complete the transition using domestically designed and produced systems. the department greatly appreciates the subcommittee's support and looks forward to