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Solicitation number: 80MSFC23R0012
Issued by: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center

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This is a request for proposal issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center to provide Consolidated Agency Technology Transfer Services. The services required include technology transfer support for the Space Technology Mission Directorate Technology Transfer Program via consolidated services at NASA Headquarters, Marshall Space Flight Center, and Stennis Space Center, with the ability to support additional centers through task orders. The period of performance is one base year starting April 1, 2024 with four one-year option periods. The contract type is firm-fixed-price for both core and task order services. Proposals are due by September 28, 2023, with an anticipated award date of March 8, 2024. The incumbent contractor provides current services.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration George C. Marshall Space Flight Center Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

Reply to Attn of: PS52

TO: All Potential Offerors

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP), Solicitation No 80MSFC23R0012, for Consolidated Agency Technology Transfer Services (CATTS)

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) CATTS solicitation. The principal purpose of this requirement is to provide technology transfer support services for the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Technology Transfer Program (T2P). The contractor will provide program support for T2P via consolidated Headquarters (HQ), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC) service requirements, with the additional ability to support T2P services via indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) task orders at the remaining NASA field centers under the CATTS enterprise contract.

NASA is conducting this acquisition as a HUBZone set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and the small business size standard is $19.5 million.

This competitive acquisition will result in a firm-fixed-price (FFP) mission core requirement with the ability to issue FFP task orders via IDIQ. The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. This competitive acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15 and NFS Part 1815. Evaluation of offers will be conducted in accordance with NFS Subpart 1815.370, NASA Source Evaluation Boards.

Potential offerors should ensure its company is listed in the online database(s) for the following:

(1) System for award management: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ (In accordance with FAR 4.1103(a) offerors shall be registered in SAM at the time the offer [i.e., proposal] is submitted)

(2) U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, VETS-4212 Reports: https://vets4212.dol.gov/vets4212/

(3) Date Universal Numbering System (and the transition to the US Government’s unique entity identifier (UEI)): https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update The successful offeror must pass an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) clearance before contract award (See FAR 22.805).

The anticipated contract award date is March 8, 2024, with an April 1, 2024, contract effective date. The contract will be performed primarily virtually/remotely through collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Webex) and does not require onsite presence at NASA Headquarters and field centers, including component and technical supporting facilities, except for the personnel supporting PWS 5.0, Export Control, supporting the MSFC Export Control Office. These positions have a locality requirement for the Huntsville, Alabama commuting area, along with an onsite requirement, as requested by the NASA customer. The current expectation is two to three onsite days per week, yet that may fluctuate. Remaining workdays will be performed via remote work. Dedicated office space will be provided for these positions.

Dedicated office space will not be provided at other NASA centers unless the center requests onsite IDIQ support. If center-specific requests for onsite IDIQ performance are received, they will be processed via task order.

The following additional information is provided to assist in understanding this acquisition:

1. A thirty (30) day Phase-in period will be conducted and will be established via separate FFP CLIN.

2. The Government will make available Government-Furnished Property (GFP) for offsite use as described in the RFP.

3. NASA MSFC appreciates the comments received in response the release of the Draft RFP. These comments resulted in improvements to the quality and content of the overall RFP. Offerors should review the RFP in its entirety, as its content has changed from the Draft RFP version. Attachment A, Summary of Changes Between Draft and Final Solicitation, identifies areas where changes have been made from the Draft RFP to this final RFP, in addition to changes that may not have been addressed in the Industry Draft RFP questions and responses.

4. Be advised, in accordance with provision Factor III – Past Performance Volume Instructions, offerors need to encourage their references to submit their Past Performance Questionnaire directly to the contract specialist prior to proposal due date.

5. Offerors are required to have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code that matches the corporate address submitted with its proposal.

Documents related to this acquisition, including this letter, the solicitation, attachments, exhibits, and any amendments will be attainable electronically from the World Wide Web through the Government-wide point of entry website at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. Potential Offerors are requested to periodically monitor the websites for updates.

NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause 1852.215-84, OMBUDSMAN, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.

This RFP does not commit NASA MSFC to pay any proposal preparation costs, nor does it obligate NASA MSFC to procure or contract for these services. This request is not an authorization to proceed and does not authorize payment for any charges incurred by the offeror for performing any of the work called for in this solicitation.

Proposals for this solicitation shall be due no later than 09/28/2023, 2:00 p.m., Central Time. Proposals for this solicitation are required to be submitted through NASA’s Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box), a FedRAMP Moderate certified platform. Potential offerors, especially those that have not previously submitted a proposal utilizing NASA’s EFSS Box, are encouraged to review the solicitation instruction entitled “Electronic Proposal Delivery - Proposal Marking and Delivery Through NASA’s EFSS Box” which provides instructions related to the submission of proposal via EFSS Box. Offerors are encouraged to check with their corporate IT staff to determine if there are firewall restrictions that would need to be addressed prior to the submission of proposal files through NASA’s EFSS Box.

In accordance with NFS 1815.201(f), a “Blackout Notice” has been issued to NASA personnel. All inquiries/communications pertaining to this acquisition shall be directed only to the contracting officer listed below.

All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing, electronically to Jesica P. Henderson, Contract Specialist, at Jesica.P.Henderson@nasa.gov, not later than 09/05/2023, 5:00 p.m., Central Time, in accordance with Section L, MSFC provision 52.205-90, “Designated Point of Contact”. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible for consideration.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to receiving your proposals.

Enclosure:

RFP 80MSFC23R0012

H-2

Rev.: 8/2020

This attachment delineates changes made to the draft solicitation, which was posted to SAM.gov on 07/05/2023. The changes are a result of comments and questions received from industry and internal reviews. These changes represent all significant changes but are not intended to be all-inclusive. Grammatical, typographical, and other non-substantive changes have been corrected throughout the RFP.

Index

Section

Clause or Provision

From

Page B-3

MSFC 52.216-92 MATRIX

OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINS) (OCT 2017)

CLIN 17 Option to Extend Services Mission Core Services 4/1/2029 - 10/19/2029 CLIN 17 Option to Extend Services Mission Core Services 04/1/2029 - 09/30/2029

Page F-1

MSFC 52.237-91 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (JUL 2018)

The contractor shall perform the work under this contract at Ames Research Center (ARC), Mountain View, CA; Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards Air Force Base, CA; Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD; Glenn Research Center (GRC), Cleveland, OH; NASA Headquarters (HQ), Washington, DC; Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, TX; Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Merritt Island, FL; Langley Research Center (LaRC), Langley, VA; Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL; and Stennis Space Center (SSC), Bay St. Louis, MS; including Component Facilities and Technical & Service Support Centers, or alternate place of performance, and other locations approved in writing by the contracting officer.

MSFC 52.237-91 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (JUL 2018)

The contractor shall perform the work under this contract at NASA Headquarters (HQ), Washington, DC; Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL; and Stennis Space Center (SSC), Bay St. Louis, MS. The contractor may also perform the work at Ames Research Center (ARC), Mountain View, CA; Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards Air Force Base, CA; Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD; Glenn Research Center (GRC), Cleveland, OH; Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, TX; Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Merritt Island, FL; Langley Research Center (LaRC), Langley, VA; including Component Facilities and Technical & Service Support Centers, or alternate place of performance, and other locations approved in writing by the contracting officer.

Page F-1

MSFC 52.211-94 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (MAY 2017)

The period of performance for this contract is from 03/01/2024 through 03/30/2025.

The period of performance for this contract is from 03/01/2024 through 03/31/2025.

Page H-3 and H-4

MSFC 52.209-94 RESOLUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (MARCH 2022)

N/A

Clause added.

Page I-4

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

N/A

Added FAR Included by Reference (IBR) Clause:

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

Page I-4 and I-5

1852.223-70 SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES AND MISHAP REPORTING (DEC 2015)

1852.223-72 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SHORT FORM) (JUL 2015)

1852.228-75 MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE (OCT 1988)

1852.237-70 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES (DEC 1988)

1852.242-72 DENIED ACCESS TO NASA FACILITIES (OCT 2015)

N/A

Added NFS IBR clauses:

· 1852.223-70 SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES AND MISHAP REPORTING (DEC 2015)

· 1852.223-72 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SHORT FORM) (JUL 2015)

· 1852.228-75 MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE (OCT 1988)

· 1852.237-70 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES (DEC 1988)

· 1852.242-72 DENIED ACCESS TO NASA FACILITIES (OCT 2015)

Pages I-10 and I-11

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

N/A

Updated Chart to reflect use of the “Rest of United States Rates” instead of “GS Base Scale Rates.”

Page I-19

1852.245-71 INSTALLATION-ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JUN 2018)

N/A

Added Full-Text NFS Clause

Page I-21

1852.245-82 OCCUPANCY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (SEP 2017)

N/A

Added Full-Text NFS Clause

Page I-22 and I-23

MSFC 52.223-90 ASBESTOS MATERIALS (APR 2021)

MSFC 52.223-91 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING (FEB 2021)

MSFC 52-223-92 ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL CLAUSE (AUG 2010)

MSFC 52.223-95 PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO THREATENING OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IN THE WORKPLACE (MAR 2017)

MSFC 52.223-97 MANDATORY AND REQUIRED TRAINING (NOV 2019)

N/A

Added Full-Text MSFC Clause

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-3

1.3

The work under this contract shall be conducted in the United States and primarily virtually/remotely through collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and does not require on-site presence at NASA Headquarters or field Centers, including component and technical supporting facilities. Dedicated office space will not be provided at NASA Centers unless the Center requests onsite support. NASA will provide and ship Government-approved laptop computers and virtual private network (VPN) capability to access the NASA Technology Transfer System (NTTS) database. However, two WYEs (i.e., Export Control Specialist I and II) supporting the MSFC Export Control Office and performing PWS 5.0, Export Control Review, have a locality requirement for the Huntsville, Alabama commuting area, along with an onsite requirement, as required by the NASA customer. The current expectation is 2-3 onsite days per week, which may fluctuate, with the remaining workdays performed via remote work.

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-5

2.2 Data Deliverables
N/A
2.2.4	On-Site Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Plan

The contractor shall prepare, implement, and maintain an On-Site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Plan in accordance with DRD 1816SA-002, On-Site Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Plan.

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-5

2.2 Data Deliverables
2.2.4	Off-Site Mishap and Safety Statistics Reports

The contractor shall prepare and submit the Off-Site Mishap Reporting and Safety Statistics Report in accordance with DRD 1816SA-002, Off-Site Mishap and Safety Statistics Reports.

2.2.5 On-Site Mishap and Safety Statistics Reports

The contractor shall prepare and submit the On-Site Mishap Reporting and Safety Statistics Report in accordance with DRD 1816SA-003, On-Site Mishap and Safety Statistics Reports.

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-6

2.2 Data Deliverables
N/A
2.2.12	Environmental Compliance Report

The contractor shall prepare and submit the Environmental Compliance Report in accordance with DRD 1816EE-001, Environmental Compliance Report.

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-18 and J-1-19

4.9 Document and Distribute Technology Transfer Success Stories

The contractor shall, on an annual basis, generate at least 50 success stories and related content documenting NASA Spinoffs, NASA funded technology development projects, and T2X success stories where companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, start-up companies, and universities have used NASA technologies and know-how to create new or improved commercial products that save lives, create jobs, or otherwise improve life here on Earth. Contact and interview representatives at companies and NASA to properly source and verify/vet technology transfer related success stories for accuracy.

The contractor shall also follow NASA publication guidelines and agency work instruction, as required in NPD 1000.3, “NASA Organization,” section 4.14 "Office of Communications," NPD 1380.1, “Managing Agency Communications,” NPR 7120.5, “NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements,” and additional policies and guidelines as indicated in https://communications.nasa.gov/content/ocomm-policies-and-guidelines.

The contractor shall:

4.9.1 Develop and produce visually compelling graphics and related collateral to illustrate NASA success stories for use in print publications, web/electronic formats, and social media campaigns.

4.9.2

Develop an annual Spinoff report ready for print, web, and social media distribution. Coordinate release and publication with the Government.

The contractor shall:

4.9.1 Develop and produce visually compelling graphics and related collateral to illustrate NASA success stories for use in print publications, web/electronic formats, and social media campaigns. The print product shall contain a selection of articles from those being published online in a given year. The product shall represent annual highlights, and its design shall have an emphasis on imagery and creative elements. It shall also include materials promoting the Technology Transfer Program, as directed by NASA. The annual due date for a review-ready copy of Spinoff is September 1 of the year prior to the book’s publication.

4.9.2 Develop an annual Spinoff report ready for print, web, and social media distribution. Coordinate release and publication with the Government.

4.9.3 Publish web features on nasa.gov up to twice a month. The contractor shall coordinate with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to decide on the number and timing of new articles published on NASA’s main website, place the articles in layout for final review, and promote the articles on launch. The contractor shall coordinate with NASA headquarters social media specialists to place Spinoff articles on the agency’s social media calendar, enlist support from around the agency to amplify Spinoff content, and develop products to promote high-profile web features.

4.9.4 Annually, the content published during the previous calendar year shall be collected and published in HTML format in one place as a new issue of Spinoff, with the articles hosted in a central location and an HTML landing page for the publication. Each issue’s landing page shall be added to the part of the Spinoff website hosting all previous editions of the publication.

Attachment J-1, PWS

Page J-1-22

6.3

At the request of the Government, the contractor shall support special events to accelerate commercialization by de-risking innovation through entrepreneurship and focused partnerships and initiatives, for example to launch NASA technology-derived startups and NASA-infused tech startup ecosystems across the U.S. and leadership in government entrepreneurial efforts, leading to economic impact as evidenced by new company formation, new job creation, and new products launched.

At the request of the Government, the contractor shall work collaboratively with the T2X team and industry partners to plan and execute events. Support shall include matching technologies to regional ecosystems to facilitate increased licensing potential/utilization for NASA technologies. The contractor shall provide deliverables as requested by the Government, which include but are not limited to, the following:

• Kick-off at project start

• Periodic status updates to T2X program management and event planning

• Periodic monthly email updates to T2X program management

• Post-event report

PWS J-1 Appendix B, Center Specific Mission Requirements

Page J-1-24

Documentation Specialist I

1.0 WYE

0.0 WYE (Removed category)

PWS J-1 Appendix B, Center Specific Mission Requirements

Page J-1-24

Data Specialist

2.0 WYE's

1.0 WYE (reduced from 2.0 to 1.0)

PWS J-1 Appendix B, Center Specific Mission Requirements

Page J-1-24

Note added below table.

N/A

*See also PWS paragraph 1.3

PWS J-1, Appendix C

Contractor Innovations, Approaches, and Advance Agreements Page J-1-25

N/A

Added table where the Government can document contractor innovations and approaches.

J-2

Page J-2-17 1816LS-001 Government Property Management Plan

INITIAL SUBMISSION: Preliminary due with proposal. Final two months after effective date of the contract.

INITIAL SUBMISSION: No later than 15 days after effective date of the contract (i.e., during phase-in) with final submission no later than 60 days after effective date of the contract.

J-3

Page J-3-4

Performance Requirement Summary for FFP Task Orders, Deduction(s) for Failure to Meet Monthly Acceptable Performance Level (APL)

EXCELLENT 0.00% deduct VERY GOOD 1.00% deduct GOOD 5.00% deduct POOR 8.00% deduct UNSATISFACTORY 10.00% deduct Performance Requirement Summary for FFP Task Orders, Deduction(s) for Failure to Meet Monthly Acceptable Performance Level (APL)

EXCELLENT 0.00% deduct VERY GOOD 0.00% deduct GOOD 1.00% deduct POOR 5.00% deduct UNSATISFACTORY 10.00% deduct

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-2 Program Manager / Contractor Supervisor (ERI Category: Program Manager, Government contractor)

Required Education

Master of Science OR Master of Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-2 Technology Transfer Subject Matter Expert (SME) (ERI Category: Subject Matter Expert Tech)

Required Experience

20 years or more applicable experience with at least 10 years of leadership experience on a contract of similar size and scope

10 years or more applicable experience with at least 10 years of leadership experience on a contract of similar size and scope

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-5 Export Control Specialist I (ERI Category:

Intellectual Property Analyst)

Required Experience

3-5 years or more of experience in the field or related area

1-3 years or more of experience in the field or related area

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-6 Export Control Specialist II (ERI Category:

Intellectual Property Analyst)

Required Education

Master of Science OR Master of Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-6 Export Control Specialist II (ERI Category:

Intellectual Property Analyst)

Required Experience

6 years or more of experience in the field or related area

4 years or more of experience in the field or related area

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-10

Technology Data Systems Specialist

Technology Data Systems Specialist (ERI Category: Technical Business Analyst/Software Implementation Manager)

Technology Data Systems Specialist (ERI Category: Technical Business Analyst/Software Implementation Specialist)

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-12

3. Documentation Specialist Technical I (Media/Video) ERI Category: Documentation Specialist I

N/A

Remove category description

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-12

4. Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

Documents and publicizes technology successes that advance the maturity and/or commercialization readiness level of NASA inventions in the NASA Spinoff database, which serves as the publication of record for documenting successful examples of commercialized NASA technology and reporting on the technical details of Spinoffs. Additionally, the position:

· Assigns technical researchers/writers to gather Spinoff leads, interview companies and NASA experts, perform research, and translate complex scientific and technical information into an accurate, readable abstract of approximately 300-500 words that will document each spinoff for the historical record.

· Ensures that a minimum of 50 new spinoffs are added to the database each year.

· Creates new database entries and maintains database entries in NTTS.

· Develops a schedule for publishing Spinoff database entries and web features and other ancillary products. The production schedule, to be approved by NASA, shall proceed on a rolling basis for Spinoff articles, with articles being published online regularly throughout the year.

· Manages the technical vetting and approval processes appropriate for database entries and web features. This shall include giving the companies profiled an opportunity to request edits, obtaining approvals from NASA subject matter experts (when appropriate), and facilitating a review by the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA field center where the technology originated. Prior to articles being published on NASA’s main website, the contractor shall work with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to secure appropriate agency approvals of the content.

· Utilizes a NASA-provided content management system to create and maintain an archive of these articles. All new Spinoff web features shall be published on the Spinoff website.

· Web features should also be published on nasa.gov up to twice a month. The contractor shall coordinate with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to decide on the number and timing of new articles published on NASA’s main website, place the articles in layout for final review, and promote the articles on launch. The contractor should coordinate with NASA headquarters social media specialists to place Spinoff articles on the agency’s social media calendar, enlist support from around the agency to amplify Spinoff content, and develop products to promote high-profile web features.

· Annually, the content published during the previous calendar year should be collected and published in HTML format in one place as a new issue of Spinoff, with the articles hosted in a central location and an HTML landing page for the publication. Each issue’s landing page should be added to the part of the Spinoff website hosting all previous editions of the publication.

Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Ensures that a minimum of 50 new spinoffs are added to the database each year.

· Creates new database entries and maintains database entries in NTTS.

· Develops a schedule for publishing Spinoff database entries and web features and other ancillary products. Coordinates the production schedule with NASA on a rolling basis for Spinoff articles, with articles being published online regularly throughout the year.

· Manages the technical vetting and approval processes appropriate for database entries and web features to include giving the companies profiled an opportunity to request edits, obtaining approvals from NASA subject matter experts (when appropriate), and facilitating a review by the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA field center where the technology originated. Prior to articles being published on NASA’s main website, works with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to secure appropriate agency approvals of the content.

· Utilizes a NASA-provided content management system to create and maintain an archive of these articles.

· Ensures web features are published on nasa.gov. Coordinates with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to decide on the number and timing of new articles published on NASA’s main website, place the articles in layout for final review, and promote the articles on launch. Coordinates with NASA headquarters social media specialists to place Spinoff articles on the agency’s social media calendar, enlists support from around the agency to amplify Spinoff content, and develops products to promote high-profile web features.

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-13

5. Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Annually writes, edits, and publishes at least 24 web features covering companies selling commercialized NASA technology, as an ancillary product to new database entries.

· These web features shall be drawn from database content but should include expansions and elaborations, including quotes from companies and NASA subject matter experts, additional imagery, and compelling narratives that make the details of the technology and its history more accessible and interesting to a wide audience. There should be a mix of article types, with some articles focusing on a single company and product and other articles incorporating multiple companies and products under a unifying theme or trend.

· Works with NASA field centers, engages industry, conducts Internet searches, exploits program data, and uses other methods to obtain story leads, then evaluates the leads to determine appropriateness for publication.

· Develops an annual print product to carry forward the Spinoff name in a print book. This print product shall contain a selection of articles from those being published online in a given year. The product shall represent annual highlights, and its design should have an emphasis on imagery and creative elements. It shall also include materials promoting the Technology Transfer Program, as directed by NASA. The annual due date for a review-ready copy of Spinoff is September 1 of the year prior to the book’s publication.

· Researches, writes, and/or develops up to twelve presentations, reports, articles, posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials that showcase NASA technologies.

· Stores content, research documents, imagery, and correspondence related to each Spinoff article for future retrieval purposes.

· Provides expertise, information, images, data, and other resources to accommodate specific questions from NASA and (when approved by NASA) the news media.

· Maintains a social media presence for NASA Spinoff, including Facebook and Twitter accounts. With updates posted to these accounts regularly. The Spinoff accounts shall also support agency-wide campaigns and amplify content from related NASA programs.

Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Annually writes, edits, and publishes at least 24 web features covering companies selling commercialized NASA technology, as an ancillary product to new database entries.

· Creates web features drawn from database content and includes expansions and elaborations such as quotes from companies and NASA subject matter experts, additional imagery, and compelling narratives that make the details of the technology and its history more accessible and interesting to a wide audience. Ensures there is a mix of article types, with some articles focusing on a single company and product and other articles incorporating multiple companies and products under a unifying theme or trend.

· Researches, writes, and/or develops up to twelve presentations, reports, articles, posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials that showcase NASA technologies.

· Stores content, research documents, imagery, and correspondence related to each Spinoff article for future retrieval purposes.

· Provides expertise, information, images, data, and other resources to accommodate specific questions from NASA and (when approved by NASA) the news media.

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-13

6. Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Ensures that a minimum of 50 new Spinoffs are added to the database each year.

· Creates new database entries and maintains database entries in NTTS.

· Utilizes a NASA-provided content management system to create and maintain an archive of these articles. All new Spinoff web features shall be published on the Spinoff website.

Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Assigns technical researchers/writers to gather Spinoff leads, interviews companies and NASA experts, performs research, and translates complex scientific and technical information into an accurate, readable abstract of approximately 300-500 words that will document each Spinoff for the historical record.

· Ensures that a minimum of 50 new Spinoffs are added to the database each year.

· Creates new database entries and maintains database entries in NTTS.

· Manages the technical vetting and approval processes appropriate for database entries and web features to include giving the companies profiled an opportunity to request edits, obtaining approvals from NASA subject matter experts (when appropriate), and facilitating a review by the Technology Transfer Office at the NASA field center where the technology originated. Prior to articles being published on NASA’s main website, the contractor works with a NASA-appointed public affairs officer to secure appropriate agency approvals of the content.

· Utilizes a NASA-provided content management system to create and maintain an archive of these articles, publishes all new Spinoff web features on the Spinoff website.

Attachment J-5, Labor Category Descriptions

Page J-5-14

7. Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Annually writes, edits, and publishes at least 24 web features covering companies selling commercialized NASA technology, as an ancillary product to new database entries.

· Researches, writes, and/or develops up to twelve presentations, reports, articles, posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials that showcase NASA technologies.

· Stores content, research documents, imagery, and correspondence related to each Spinoff article for future retrieval purposes.

· Provides expertise, information, images, data, and other resources to accommodate specific questions from NASA and (when approved by NASA) the news media.

Documentation Specialist Technical II – NASA Spinoff ERI Category: Documentation Specialist II

· Annually writes, edits, and publishes at least 24 web features covering companies selling commercialized NASA technology, as an ancillary product to new database entries.

· Creates web features drawn from database content including expansions and elaborations such as quotes from companies and NASA subject matter experts, additional imagery, and compelling narratives that make the details of the technology and its history more accessible and interesting to a wide audience. Ensures a mix of article types, with some articles focusing on a single company and product and other articles incorporating multiple companies and products under a unifying theme or trend.

· Researches, writes, and/or develops up to twelve presentations, reports, articles, posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials that showcase NASA technologies.

· Stores content, research documents, imagery, and correspondence related to each Spinoff article for future retrieval purposes.

· Provides expertise, information, images, data, and other resources to accommodate specific questions from NASA and (when approved by NASA) the news media.

· Maintains a social media presence for NASA Spinoff, including Facebook and Twitter accounts with updates posted to these accounts regularly, supports agency-wide campaigns, and amplifies content from related NASA programs.

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13. Agency Marketing Manager

Agency Marketing Manager

ERI Category: Technical Marketing Manager- Level III

Directs the overall agency marketing strategies. Coordinates strategic thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to execute marketing strategies, drive innovation, and business results. Develops and implements strategic marketing efforts and new technology rollouts to increase leads that result in new partnerships. Researches and recommends new marketing technology products and operates and uses marketing technology products as an administrator. Oversees marketing intelligence and provides actionable insights to clients or NASA stakeholders.

The Agency Marketing Supervisor supports the Manager of the MSFC Technology Transfer Office, the ARC NASA Technology Transfer System Project Manager, and the Technology Transfer Program Executive at NASA Headquarters in documenting user requirements, interfacing with users, and developing and analyzing detailed logic networks to model software development/upgrades to the NASA Technology Transfer Program database, exhibit team, and other program activities.

Agency Marketing Manager ERI Category: Technical Marketing Manager- Level III

At the direction of the Government, coordinates the overall agency marketing strategies and supports the Manager of the MSFC Technology Transfer Office, the ARC NASA Technology Transfer System Project Manager, and the Technology Transfer Program Executive at NASA Headquarters in documenting user requirements, interfacing with users, and developing and analyzing detailed logic networks to model software development/upgrades to the NASA Technology Transfer Program database, exhibit team, and other program activities.

Attachment J-5 Supplemental Mission Core Job Descriptions

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14. Agency Communications Director

Coordinates strategic thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to execute marketing strategies, drive innovation, and business results. Develops and implements strategic marketing efforts and new technology rollouts to increase leads that result in new partnerships. Researches and recommends new marketing technology products and operates and uses marketing technology products as an administrator. Oversees marketing intelligence and provides actionable insights to clients or NASA stakeholders.

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PWS J-6 Rates Schedule and Labor Categories

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Added Export Control Place of Performance

N/A

However, two WYEs (i.e., Export Control Specialist I and II) supporting the MSFC Export Control Office and performing PWS 5.0, Export Control Review, have a locality requirement for the Huntsville, Alabama commuting area, along with an onsite requirement, as required by the NASA customer. The current expectation is 2-3 onsite days per week, which may fluctuate, with the remaining workdays performed via remote work.

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On-site Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Plan

J-12 was Off-site SHE Plan

J-12 is now On-site SHE Plan

Section J-13

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Off-site Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Plan

Off-site SHE Plan was listed as J-12 document.

Off-site SHE Plan is now listed as J-13 document.

Section L

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MSFC 52.205-90 DESIGNATED POINT OF CONTACT (NOV 2018) (b)

(b) Questions and comments relative to this acquisition shall be submitted via email to the point of contact specified above no later than June 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Central Time.

(b) Questions and comments relative to this acquisition shall be submitted via email to the point of contact specified above no later than 09/05/2023, 5:00 p.m., Central Time.

Section L

MSFC 52.210-91 VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY MEETING (JUNE 2020)

N/A

Provision deleted.

Section L

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MSFC 52.215-91 DUE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS (SEP 2019) (a)

Due dates listed August 25, 2023

Revised to 09/28/2023

Section L

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ACQUISITION APPROACH (SEP 11 2019)
(c)	An ostensible subcontractor is a subcontractor that performs primary and vital requirements of a contract or a subcontractor upon which the contractor is unusually reliant. For purposes of this solicitation and compliance with the ostensible subcontractor rule, the primary and vital aspects of this acquisition are 2.0, 3.0.1, 4.5, and 5.0. To ensure compliance with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Ostensible Subcontractor Rule (reference 13 C.F.R. § 121.103 for how the SBA determines affiliation), all aspects of the relationship between the offeror and any proposed subcontractor should be considered to ensure the proposed subcontracting arrangement(s) is in compliance. A violation may result in an offeror being determined ineligible for award by the SBA which is considered the final authority for determining compliance with the requirements of this rule.
(c)	An ostensible subcontractor is a subcontractor that performs primary and vital requirements of a contract or a subcontractor upon which the contractor is unusually reliant. For purposes of this solicitation and compliance with the ostensible subcontractor rule, the primary and vital aspects of this acquisition are 2.0, 4.4, 4.5, and 5.0. To ensure compliance with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Ostensible Subcontractor Rule (reference 13 C.F.R. § 121.103 for how the SBA determines affiliation), all aspects of the relationship between the offeror and any proposed subcontractor should be considered to ensure the proposed subcontracting arrangement(s) is in compliance. A violation may result in an offeror being determined ineligible for award by the SBA which is considered the final authority for determining compliance with the requirements of this rule.

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FACTOR II- PRICE VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS

(A) Tab B - Summary of Mission Core Price This tab is designed to calculate:

(1) (Col B - G) The Fully Burdened Labor Rate (FBLR) for every labor category that is proposed by the prime offeror. Offerors shall map each of their labor categories to a NASA Identified Labor Category. Offerors shall provide the base direct labor rate, fringe benefits/overhead, G&A, and profit to calculate the proposed FBLR.

(2) (Col H - Q) This section is used to incorporate any subcontractor FBLR by anticipated weight to develop the composite IDIQ rates by contract years. The prime offeror shall input any handling/profit proposed on subcontractors in cell B13.

(3) Column R indicates that the full 100% of the labor rate is accounted for in that line.

(4) Columns S & T include hours anticipated for mission

(5) Column U calculates the dollars.

(B) Tab B - Summary of Mission Core Price This tab is designed to calculate:

(1) (Col B - H) the Fully Burdened Labor Rate (FBLR) for every labor category that is proposed by the prime offeror. Offerors shall map each of their labor categories to a NASA Identified Labor Category.

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