HBG_RFP_80GSFC18R0078_GPM_EXH_8.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 across research fields including biospheric, hydrospheric, cryospheric science, geodesy, geophysics, experiment design, data acquisition, analysis, modeling, archiving, publications and outreach. Major areas of support include science, computing, instrument development, calibration and validation, field campaigns, and communications and public outreach. The draft RFP is anticipated for release in mid-November 2018 with comments due in mid-December. A 45-day transition period is planned following contract award. The set-aside is for small businesses with a NAICS code of 541715 exception c and size standard of 1,250 employees. Offerors should monitor the identified website for release of the solicitation and any amendments.