80JSC018NIICE__Pre-solicitation_Industry_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

NIICE Pre-solicitation Questions and Answers

Question 1: Can companies from Outside USA can apply for this (like, from India or Canada)?

Response 1: All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and must meet the representations and certifications in the proposed solicitation.

Question 2: Are vendors required to attend meetings at NASA/Johnson Space Center?

Response 2: There are currently no travel requirements associated with this solicitation.

Question 3: Can proposals be submitted via email

Response 3: It is anticipated that proposal responses will be submitted through FBO.gov

Question 4: Is 80JSC018NIICE a Pre-solicitation for NNJ17ZBH001L. Or, are these postings for two completely separate requirements?

Response 4: 80JSC018NIICE is not a pre-solicitation for NNJ17ZBH001L

Question 5: What is the underlying technology (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint) for the internal collaboration platform?

Response 5: Please refer to the requirements if/when a RFQ is released.

Question 6: Will the incumbent vendor Innocentive, Inc. be permitted to compete on this opportunity?

Response 6: Any offeror meeting the requirements of the potential solicitation is able to compete on this opportunity.

Question 7: Is there a draft PWS the government is able to provide?

Response 7: A draft PWS is not available at this time, please refer to the attached Industry Bulletin and referenced documents/websites for additional information.

Question 8: Are there any specific goals/objectives to be achieved under this opportunity?

Response 8: Please refer to the attached Industry Bulletin and referenced documents/websites for additional information.

Question 9: Is the collaboration platform currently in the Cloud? If not, is there an interest to move this collaboration to the Cloud?

Response 9: Please refer to the attached Industry Bulletin and referenced documents/websites for additional information. Also, please refer to the requirements if/when a RFQ is released.

Question 10: What is the primary use of the collaboration platform?

Response 10: See Response 8.

Question 11: What is the nature and type of content maintained on the platform?

Response 11: See Response 8.

Question 12: Will the government consider using a Small Business Set Aside with a NAICS Code of

541519?

Response 12: It is not anticipated that the Government will change the NAICS code

Question 13: What contract vehicle will this be released on?

Response 13: See Response 8.

Question 14: Is there still any opportunity for product demos with the customer?

Response 14: No.