Industry_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

ANSWERS TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

Pre-Solicitation # 80GRC018R0027

Posted 7/31/18

High Capacity 90 Kelvin Cryocooler for Thermal Control of Space-Based Cryogenic Systems

STUDY

Question 1: Will this effort be an SBIR solicitation?

Answer 1: This effort is not an SBIR solicitation.

Question 2: Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, what is the contract number?

Answer 2: There is no contract in place for this R&D effort.

Question 3: How should Contractors notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of their intent to respond? Is there a web-based response?

Answer 3: Contractors should notify the CO of their intent to respond via a simple email to the CO.

Question 4: In this pre-solicitation, is NASA expecting a response? When are proposals due?

Answer 4: The posting on 7/31/18 was a pre-solicitation with a Contractor’s intent to propose response date of 8/14/18. The final RFP solicitation will be synopsized on or around 8/15/18 with proposals due on or around 9/14/18.