MTIC Industry Day Questions And Answers.pdf

MTIC Industry Day Questions & Answers Question Number Question Answer

How does the government expect Commercial Low Earth Orbit to grow?

How will it affect the Statement of Work (SOW) for this contract?

The incumbent contract Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC), operates as a multi-program contract with the ability to support all human space flight programs. The procurement strategy for this activity has not yet been approved. The draft Request for Proposals (RFP) will provide more information, but it is anticipated that the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) will operate similarly to HSFTIC. The RFP will represent NASA's current requirements.

Does being a contractor for Gateway Deep Space Logistics Contract or Research, Engineering, and Mission Integration Services cause any organization conflict of interest concerns?

There are potential Organization Conflict of Interests (OCI) in performance of this work.

The potential offeror will be responsible for identifying potential OCI issues in response to the MTIC RFP, when posted. An OCI Plan and Contracting Officer approval would be required for proper mitigation.

Can the government elaborate on the roadmap for each program office and how that might affect the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC)?

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will contain additional information about the Government’s anticipated requirements for each program office.

Will the government provide guidance on tasks that will remain inherently governmental versus the tasks that will be contractor led?

No inherently governmental tasks are performed on this contract.

Will the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) consist of members from programs other than the International Space Station Program?

The Government is considering publishing the SEB voting members. If made available, they will be posted on the MTIC Procurement Website.

How will the government evaluate the risk associated with a change of the prime contractor in the evaluation process?

The Government will evaluate according to the Request for Proposal (RFP).

7 Does the government foresee any issues with a joint venture proposal?

No, the Government does not foresee issues with a joint venture. Potential offerors may also contact the Johnson Space Center (JSC) industry assistance office at jsc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov for general information on partnering/subcontractor opportunities.

Do we foresee any additional work in the closeout section due to International Space Station end of life planning?

See Question & Answer 3.

Does the government foresee a follow-on to the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC)?

The Government cannot make an assessment at this time.

Does the government foresee anything unusual with the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) Request for Proposal (RFP)?

See Question & Answer 9.

11 Will historical pricing information be provided?

Historical pricing information such as Service Labor Categories (SLCs) and work load indicators are anticipated to be provided during the Request For Proposal (RFP).

12 Will the holidays be considered for the preliminary acquisition schedule?

The preliminary schedule takes holidays into account and is available on the procurement website. The Government will continue to evaluate the schedule.

Will the Source Evaluation Board (SEB members be posted to the procurement website?

See Question & Answer 5.

14 Will an innovation in budget approach be considered?

The Government will evaluate according to the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Will there be a greater focus on retention of current workforce or the work of emerging programs during the evaluation process?

The Government will consider input from industry as the government evaluates MTIC.

The RFP will contain additional information, and represent the Government’s anticipated requirements .

16 Will the submittal date for Request for Proposal (RFP) be firm?

The Government will publish a final schedule on the MTIC website. Planned dates are subject to revision.

17 Will this be a small business set-aside? Yes, MTIC is a small business set-aside.

18 How firm is the preliminary acquisition schedule?

The Government will publish a final schedule on the MTIC website. Planned dates are subject to revision.

Does the government know if they will be requesting proposals utilizing a basis of estimates (BOEs) or labor hour cost approach?

This is currently being evaluated by the Government and will be reflected in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Why did the document entitled "Historical Scope of Work" located in the Request for Information (RFI) only include the International Space Station (ISS) requirements?

The intent of the document "Historical Scope of Work" was for the government to gather information about the capabilities to perform the type of services anticipated to be on MTIC.

The International Space Station requirements encompass the preponderance of the type of work anticipated to be performed on MTIC.

Has the government considered a multi-award approach to support the emerging programs?

MTIC will not be a multi-award contract.

How much interface does the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) have with the switchover in Marshall?

No, there are no requirements in the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract for transition of operation to Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

Will the government entertain a proposal for a multi-award proposal for technology solutions?

See Question & Answer 21.

How open is the government to innovations on International Space Station (ISS) systems?

See Question & Answer 6.

25 Are contractor required to manage and own all the documents?

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will contain additional information, and represent the Governments anticipated requirements.

Is the conference facility identified in the document entitled "Historical Scope of Work" have to be owned by the contractor?

See Question & Answer 25.

Does the contractor have to speak on the governments behalf in performance of the communications and multi-media requirements?

See Question & Answer 25.

28 Does this contract perform Information Technology (IT) services for programs?

See Question & Answer 25.

29 How are agencywide contracts effecting these requirements?

The Government is evaluating the effect agencywide contracts will have on the MTIC requirements. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will contain additional information and represent the Government’s anticipated requirements.

Do we foresee this solicitation being similar to the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract?

See Question & Answer 9.

Are all of the work requirements performed at Johnson Space Center

(JSC)?

The majority of the requirements for the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) are performed at Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Request for Proposal (RFP) will contain additional information, and represent the Governments anticipated requirements.

Does the name change from Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) to Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) represent major changes in the requirements?

No.

Does the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) follow the curve with an increase in new programs and decrease in requirements for the International Space Station (ISS)?

See Question & Answer 1.

Are the products identified in the documents entitled "Historical Scope of Work" still being developed or more in sustainment?

See Question & Answer 25.

35 Is the work performed more program specific?

See Question & Answer 25.

Is virtualization currently employed in the Information Technology (IT) management section?

The requested information is business sensitive and cannot be released by the Government.

37 Will additional pricing information be provided?

See Question & Answer 11.

38 Are we currently satisfied with continuous improvement plan?

See Question & Answer 36.

39 Do we anticipate more social media support?

See Question & Answer 6.

40 Are there specific types of improvements the government is looking for?

See Question & Answer 6.

The document entitled "Historical Scope of Work" only containing International Space Station requirements favors the incumbent. How does the government intend to level the playing field?

See Question & Answer 31.

Is artificial intelligence something we see as an important factor in this competition?

See Question & Answer 6.

43 Does the current team have experience evaluating joint ventures?

Source Evaluation Board (SEB) members are provided the necessary training required to evaluate proposals.

Does the government provide Source Evaluation Board (SEB) members training on evaluating joint ventures?

Source Evaluation Board (SEB) members are provided the necessary training required to evaluate proposals.

45 How is facility clearance evaluated for joint ventures?

A facility clearance is required in performance of these requirements. Joint Ventures should work with their Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to obtain a valid Facility Security Clearance (FSC). The draft Request for Proposals (RFP) will provide more information and inform industry about how proposals will be evaluated.

Will evaluators from other program offices be involved with the evaluation process?

Source Evaluation Board (SEB) membership is currently under review.

When does the Requirements Development Team (RDT) plan to upload the technical library?

Please monitor the government wide point of entry and procurement website for updates.

The technical library will be available prior to release of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Elements of the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) were still in the Industry Day Charts despite no longer being performed by that contract. When does the government intend to update?

Industry Day Charts were intended to provide a snapshot of the current requirements. Updates to the requirements are planned to be reflected in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

49 Will the government provide work load indicators (WLIs)?

Yes, this will be reflected in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

50 Will completion form continue to be utilized for this contract?

Yes, MTIC is anticipated to be a completion form with a hybrid contract structure consisting of Cost Plus Award Fee and Cost Plus Fixed Fee Core Requirements. It is also anticipated to have a Cost Plus Award Fee and Cost Plus Fixed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) capability. The anticipated contract type can be found in the Industry Day Charts located on the government wide point of entry via modification 4 to 80JSC024MTIC.

The government wide point of entry posting can be found at the following link:

https://sam.gov/opp/e4c748ccd92148568873d 977fa98ebe9/view

51 When will Industry Day charts be posted?

The Industry Day charts are available via the government wide point of entry and MTIC Procurement Website via modification 4 to 80JSC024MTIC. The government wide point of entry posting can be found at the following link:

https://sam.gov/opp/e4c748ccd92148568873d 977fa98ebe9/view

To NASA’sknowledge, is there a workforce management plan that satisfies the government?

The requested information is business sensitive and cannot be released by the Government via Industry Day Question & Answers..

Is it still the government's intention to release a solicitation on 11/12/2024 and issue an award on 07/01/2025?

At this time, these are the planned dates for this procurement. Please monitor the MTIC website for updates to the schedule.

54 Is this requirement intended to be a single award IDIQ?

MTIC is not anticipated to be a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The anticipated contract type can be found in the Industry Day Charts located on the government wide point of entry via modification 4 to 80JSC024MTIC. The government wide point of entry posting can be found at the following link:

https://sam.gov/opp/e4c748ccd92148568873d 977fa98ebe9/view

55 Will this requirement utilize a set-aside? See Question & Answer 17.

Will there be any notable changes in scope of work from the incumbent requirement?

See Question & Answer 9.

57 Is this effort still pre-RFP?

The MTIC solicitation has not been released and therefore, the MTIC procurement is still in Pre-Request for Proposal (RFP) phase.

58 Has an RFP and award timeline been established?

See Question & Answer 12.

59 Will a set-aside be utilized? See Question & Answer 17.

60 What is the expected period of performance?

The anticipated period of performance is October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2031 including all options. Additional period of performance information is in document entitled “MTIC Industry Day Charts” which is available on the government wide point of entry via modification 4 to 80JSC024MTIC. The government wide point of entry posting can be found at the following link:

https://sam.gov/opp/e4c748ccd92148568873d 977fa98ebe9/view

61 Is this a new requirement?

No, this the follow-on acquisition to the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC).

62 What will be the specific procurement vehicle utilized?

See Question & Answer 50.

63 Can a link be provided for the Industry Day presentation on this chat?

No, please see answer to question 51.

Given the information presented this morning regarding contract type and duration, how will the recommendations submitted by industry to the RFI on these topics be used.

The Government will consider all industry inputs in formulation of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

65 Are you sure you want responses developed during the holidays?

The preliminary schedule takes into account holidays and is available on the procurement website. The Government will continue to evaluate the schedule.

Will the government provide the contact info of the attendees for networking purposes?

The Interested Party List is available on the government wide point of entry via modification 5 to 80JSC024MTIC. The government wide point of entry posting can be found at the following link:

https://sam.gov/opp/e4c748ccd92148568873d 977fa98ebe9/view

67 What type of SMA activities are accomplished and supported on MTIC?

See Question & Answer 3.

68 How are OCI concerns manager by NASA and the prime?

See Question & Answer 36.

Will there be any OCI scenarios with companies currently supporting commercial space programs?

See Question & Answer 2.

70 Do you expect MTIC to assume a greater role with Artemis Integration?

See Question & Answer 3.

Was the government aware that the incumbent contractor was hosting an event in the same facility and same day as the MTIC Industry Day?

No, the Government was not aware the incumbent was hosting an event on the same day at the Gilruth Center. The Gilruth Center is an off-site public facility that is open for community use. Individuals, companies, and organizations have the ability to reserve facilities at the Gilruth Center.