SASS II RFP Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) Federal contract opportunity
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This is a Questions and Answers document for NASA's Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) RFP, containing six questions from potential offerors and NASA's responses. The Q&A addresses key aspects of the procurement including infrastructure requirements, software licensing, onsite expectations, and proposal submission requirements.
The document clarifies that NASA requires use of its own infrastructure rather than private cloud services, software licensing costs for NASA deliverables will be paid directly by NASA, and SASS II contractors will work closely with Johnson Space Center team members on a daily basis. The Q&A emphasizes that proposals must cover the entirety of the RFP requirements - partial proposals for only some of the 12 systems are not acceptable. Per section L.18, offerors may partner and submit proposals as joint ventures. Cost expectations and budget constraints are documented in RFP sections B.9, IDIQ minimum/maximum ordering limits, L.18.6(c) Pricing Methodology, and M.4 Cost Factor.
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| SASS II Final RFP 80JSC025R0003 - A2.pdf | ||
| SASS II RFP Questions and Answers Part 2.pdf | ||
| SASS II Final RFP 80JSC025R0003 - A1.pdf | ||
| Attachment L.6 - SASS II EPM Template EPO A1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SASS II Pre-Proposal Conference Slides.pdf | ||
| SASS II Final RFP 80JSC025R0003.pdf | ||
| Section L Attachments.zip | ZIP file | |
| SASS II Template for Submission of Comments.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Question Number Category Section Page Number
Type Question/Comment Answers
1 Technical scenario - - Clarity Can private cloud services be used if they comply with FedRAMP requirements, or does NASA require the use of its own infrastructure?
NASA requires the use of its own infrastructure.
2 Sample Task Order (RTO) requirements
- - Clarity How does NASA handle software licensing costs (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Unity)? Does NASA pay for them directly, or should they be included in the proposal budget?
Software licensing costs for NASA deliverables under SASS II will be paid for by NASA. Potential offerors do not need to include software licensing costs for NASA deliverables under SASS II in their proposal.
3 Sample Task Order (RTO) requirements
- - Request for additional information
What are NASA’s expectations regarding the number of onsite visits required for remote teams?
SASS II contractors will work closely with Johnson Space Center (JSC) team members (civil servant and contractor) on a daily basis.
NASA expects SASS II contractors to be local to the JSC area
4 Section M Evaluation Criteria ` - Request for additional information
What are the cost expectations for this work, or budget constraints?
NASA cost expectations and budget constraints are documented in Request For Proposal (RFP) sections B.9, IDIQ MINIMUM AND
MAXIMUM ORDERING LIMITS (JSC 52.216-90) (NOV 2018),
L.18.6(c), Pricing Methodology, Pricing for IDIQ RFP Specified Level of Resources and M.4. COST FACTOR (VOLUME III).
Budget for the SASS II contract is determined by government program requirements on a year by year basis
5 Other - - Request for additional information
There are 12 systems in your SOW, can we apply for only some of them?
Per RFP section L.18, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS proposals must cover the entirety of the RFP. Offerors are welcome to partner and submit a proposal as a joint venture, in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the RFP.
6 Other Clarity Is it appropriate for us to submit a proposal to contract for only part of the project? Would it be more appropriate to reach out to the prime contractor instead of applying directly to NASA?
Per RFP section L.18, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS proposals must cover the entirety of the RFP. Offerors are welcome to partner and submit a proposal as a joint venture, in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the RFP.
SASS II Request For Proposal (RFP) Questions and Answers
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