HBG_RFP_80GSFC18R0078_GPM_EXH_9.pdf

This document provides details on a draft request for proposal for hydrosphere, biosphere and geophysics support services. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Center plans to issue the draft RFP to acquire services across fields including biospheric, hydrospheric, cryospheric science, geodesy and geophysics. The services will range from experiment concept and design to data analysis, modeling, archiving, and communications and outreach. Major service areas will include science, computing, instrument development, calibration and validation, field campaigns, and communications and public outreach. The anticipated contract type is cost plus fixed fee indefinite delivery indefinite quantity with a single award to a small business. The draft RFP is planned for release in mid-November 2018 with comments due in mid-December. A 45-day transition period is anticipated to begin upon award.