Specialized Real-Time Data Analysis and System Development for Advanced Propulsion Systems
The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking information from the industry about potential sources for an upcoming acquisition for Real-Time Data Analysis and System Development for Advanced Propulsion Systems. The successful contractor will provide the personnel to support the end-to-end development of dynamic environments from acquired test data, provide equipment, supplies (not otherwise provided by the Government), and data management required for specialized data acquisition, data analysis and advanced real-time monitoring data system capability including development, maintenance, and operation in support of propulsion system testing and environment development. The hardware and software capabilities used for this effort are owned by NASA/MSFC. The technical requirements of the Specialized Real-Time Data Analysis and System Development for Advanced Propulsion Systems is included in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), and is for information purposes only. NASA plans to conduct a competition, set-aside for small business, for this effort and award a 5-year contract. However, NASA is seeking capability statements from all interested parties. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a standard size of 1000. Capability statements shall be limited to 10 single sided 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages. No solicitation exists. When a solicitation is released, it will be at the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) website, bet.SAM.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation. The Government intends to review all responses submitted by Industry. This information will not be shared outside the Government and may be used to further refine requirements. However, please do not submit proprietary information. In accordance with FAR 15.210(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award any contract on the basis of this notice. This notice is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. Interested offerors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the requirement should submit responses to Steven S. Shaw, Contract Specialist, at; steven.s.shaw@nasa.gov no later than 9/24/2020 by 4:30pm CST. NASA-MSFC-PS21-2020 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center
9/10/20, 11:19 AM Specialized Real-Time Data Analysis & System Development for Advanced Propulsion Systems
NASA has the requirement for Specialized Real-Time Data Analysis & System Development for Advanced Propulsion Systems in support of the Space Launch System (SLS). The required services will consist of technical support for the maintenance, development, and operation of the Real-time Data Monitoring and Data Acquisition system. These support services are required for the performance of detailed and specialized analyses and analysis system development for the diagnostic assessment of dynamic data from ground-test and flight operations of advanced launch vehicle propulsion systems. NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center intends to negotiate with Optical Sciences Corporation (OSC) on a sole source basis for the following reasons: OSC developed the RT-Display software as a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Control Software for the Real-Time Data Monitoring and Data Acquisition systems. The RT-Display is used for behind the scenes configuring and controlling the data systems as well the front end graphical user interface for convenient intuitive interface and control of the high speed data acquisition hardware. OSC is responsible for the maintenance, augmentation, and customization of the Real-Time Data Monitoring and Data Acquisition hardware as well as the software updates, system patches, and driver updates for RT-Display user interface and control software. The RT-Display software provides for simultaneous real-time acquisition to disk and visualization of high-frequency data at rates greater than 200,000 Samples per Second (SPS) and channel counts up to 256 channels for use in the diagnostic dynamic assessment of engine and component level testing. OSC is also developing the next generation of GUI and Control software (RT-Display 2 or RTD2) to address aging hardware and supplier obsolescence to ensure seamless interface and control for the next generation of Real-Time Data Monitoring and Data Acquisition systems. Access to OSC’s knowledge and experience of the hardware configuration and software implementation of this specialized system is critical for the successful support of engine ground-test operations of the SLS program. MSFC is required to maintain this state-of-the-art data acquisition system in support of static hot-fire and development test programs. Similar support is anticipated for SLS engine, booster, and CCP programs. OSC personnel have provided support to MSFC in the areas of high-speed data acquisition system hardware and software development and integration of these systems into tests and test areas for over 30 years. OSC has a complete and unparalleled understanding of the tools, techniques, data formats, and institutional policies used by MSFC to efficiently and effectively provide timely and accurate analysis and reports. OSC’s unique specialized knowledge of these techniques and tools such as the Fluid Modeling Framework will ensure that support for both data assessment and rapid modifications to software will meet critical test and flight schedules for SLS and Commercial Crew programs. Please see the attached Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for complete details of the sole source basis. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact Steven Shaw at steven.s.shaw@nasa.gov not later than 4:00 PM CST on December 12, 2019. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within thediscretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. MSFC-PS21_Specialized_RT_Data_Analysis National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center
11/27/19, 9:17 AM Engineering Support for Testing and Loads Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis Methods
Awarded contract 80JSC020D0021 to DYNAMIC CONCEPTS, INC. for 7000000.00 on 2020-03-04. 80JSC020D0021 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center
3/10/20, 1:25 PM Engineering Support for Testing and Loads Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis Methods
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures in FAR 13.5. The solicitation number is 80JSC020R0020 and is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. NASA is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Engineering Support for Six-degree-of-freedom Dynamic Test System (SDTS) Facility Development, Simulation / Modeling, & Testing, Couple Loads and Vibro-acoustics Linear / Non-linear Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation, Day of Launch (DOL) Vehicle Load Indicator (VLI) Simulation / Modeling Development & Analysis Methods, and Advanced Docking Systems (ADS) Simulation / Modeling & Testing. SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code and size standard are 541511 and $37 million. Delivery to NASA Johnson Space Center at 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 is required within 12 months ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated (full text of the clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far or https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (OCT 2018), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and the addendum to FAR 52.212-1. (see attached Terms and Conditions) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (see attached Terms and Conditions) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at SAM.gov with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2018), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. (See attached Terms and Conditions) FAR 52.212-5 (JAN 2020), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable. (See attached Terms and Conditions) NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (NOV 2011), Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . The full Terms and Conditions are attached to this posting. An SF1449 has been attached to this posting for convenience. Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email to the Contracting Officer Shine Lin at shine.lin@nasa.gov and the Contract Specialist, Kristin Tauber at Kristin.m.tauber@nasa.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 7, 2020. Responses should include the solicitation number 80JSC020R0020 in the title of the e-mailed response. All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail) to the Contracting Officer, Shine Lin at shine.lin@nasa.gov and the Contract Specialist, Kristin Tauber at Kristin.m.tauber@nasa.gov no later than January 29, 2019 by 4:30 p.m. CST. Telephone questions will not be accepted. 80JSC020R0020 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center
1/24/20, 1:37 PM