HBG_RFP_80GSFC18R0078_GPM_EXH_11B.pdf

This document provides details on a forthcoming draft Request for Proposal from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics Support Services. The solicitation will seek proposals for a cost plus fixed fee indefinite delivery indefinite quantity single award contract to provide services supporting research across biospheric, hydrospheric, cryospheric science, geodesy and geophysics. Key services include experiment concept, design and fabrication, data acquisition, analysis and modeling, archiving and distribution, science applications development, and communications and outreach. The contract reflects requirements of the recently reorganized Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Geophysics office and is anticipated to be set aside for small businesses. NASA plans to release the draft RFP in mid-November 2018 with comments due in mid-December, followed by a 45-day transition period. The estimated value is under the $1.25 billion small business size standard for NAICS code 541715. Offerors should monitor the identified website for release and amendments to the forthcoming solicitation.