HBG_RFP_80GSFC18R0078_GPM_Exh_1B.pdf

This document provides details on a forthcoming draft request for proposal from NASA's Goddard Space 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 of science applications, and publications and communications and outreach. The contract is categorized into seven major areas including science, computing, instrument development, calibration and validation, field campaigns, communications and public outreach. NASA anticipates releasing the draft RFP in mid-November 2018 for a small business set-aside competition, with comments due in mid-December. The agency projects a 45-day transition period following contract award.