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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AGENCY-WIDE ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES

ATTACHMENT A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 LIST OF ACRONYMS 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION 2

2.1 SCOPE OF WORK…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 3

7.0 ACCESS TO NASA INSTALLATIONS 13

8.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE 13

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE 14

1.0 LIST OF ACRONYMS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2.0 INTRODUCTION

The Agency-wide Acquisition Support Services contract encompasses a wide range of professional acquisition services necessary to assist National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) procurement offices in acquiring goods and services to support the many varied and evolving missions of the Agency. The NASA Office of Procurement’s Mission Statement is to “deliver optimal business solutions while meeting NASA’s mission.” That mission is supported through a vision of “Acquisition Excellence in an Evolving Environment” and six strategic goals:

· Goal 1: Develop and maintain a balanced workforce strategy.

· Goal 2: Enhance the development of procurement professionals.

· Goal 3: Ensure procurement policy is required, clear and easily implemented.

· Goal 4: Improve procurement by fully integrating people, processes and requirements to meet Agency needs.

· Goal 5: Ensure an efficient and sustainable electronic tool set that is useful and used.

· Goal 6: Forge strategic alliances, internal and external, that will enable continuous improvement of the acquisition function.

NASA utilizes a decentralized procurement structure with procurement offices located at each of the following locations:

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) / NASA Management Office (NMO)

Pasadena, CA.

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/home/index.html

In addition, there are procurement offices/support for the following field activities:

*IV&V and Wallops is subset of GSFC and **White Sands is subset of JSC

2.1 SCOPE OF WORK

This requirement is to provide a wide range of professional acquisition and contract support services to all NASA’s Procurement offices in areas of pre-award acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration and management, assist with the preparation and issuance of contracts, delivery orders, modifications, management and closeout of various contract vehicles. The contractor shall provide all labor, management, and resources to administer this contract and perform the necessary acquisition services in support of the NASA Centers and Field Activities listed above.

The scope of work under this contract is divided into two categories:

(1) Acquisition Support Services, as further defined in Section 5.1 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), shall be ordered on a task ordering basis.

(2) Contract / Grant / Cooperative Agreement Closeout Support Services, as further defined in Section 5.2 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), shall be procured under this contract on a transactional basis. Transactional basis means the process of paying for closeout services through the application of a firm fixed rate for each closeout performed.

The Contractor will be required to work with numerous NASA administrative and technical offices, other contractors, grant recipients, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Department of Interior (DOI), and other Government Agencies to accomplish assigned tasks. NASA will provide for onsite personnel, as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), the materials, equipment, on-site services, and facilities listed under NFS 1852.245-71. The Contractor shall comply with all NASA and Center specific security, badging, and safety and health regulations and procedures while performing work on a NASA installation.

Most work is expected to be performed during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. However, due to the nature of the mission critical work conducted at each Center, there may be occasion when support will be required outside regular duty hours and/or on weekends, as the need arises.

NASA HQ will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) responsible for this procurement activity. Administration of the basic contract will be performed at the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) where the Administrative Contracting Officer (CO) will reside. Individual Center procurement offices will designate CO’s to issue Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Firm Fixed Price Level-of-Effort (FFP-LOE) task orders and Task Managers (TMs). The TM shall develop the task from the PWS requirements. The TM will serve as the Task Order point of contact and be responsible for the technical progress/costs, and monitoring of the effort. Administration of the Contract Closeout Support Services will be coordinated via the Administrative CO with assistance from the COR and TMs at the individual centers.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall perform the tasks in this PWS in accordance with the most recent update of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) and other referenced documents delineated in the Applicable Documents table below.

Applicable Documents

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) References

· 2 CFR Part 200, supplemented by NASA regulations provided in 2 CFR Part 1800, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

· 14 CFR Part 1274, Cooperative Agreements with Commercial Firms. See Part 1274.802 Closeout procedures.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=86178a02841f1b4387be3b2d65a5453d&node=pt2.1.1800&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81380daa9cfd66504e93da06f7873348&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr1274_main_02.tpl

NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 5101.33A, Procurement Advocacy Programs https://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayDir.cfm?t=NPR&c=5101&s=33A

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(This Section is applicable to both the Acquisition Support Services and Contract Closeout Support Services)

4.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall submit a listing of all employees performing work under this contract in accordance with Attachment (C), Data Procurement Document (DPD), Data Requirements Document (DRD) #3, Employee Listing, as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

4.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working under this contract are fully trained, competent, and experienced in the acquisition disciplines necessary to perform the tasks assigned. Personnel shall have a thorough knowledge of the FAR, NFS, and related acquisition guidance along with the skills necessary to use the Information Technology (IT) systems identified in Section 4.4. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for training Contractor personnel on all processes, procedures, regulatory requirements, and IT systems necessary to perform the requirements of this contract.

The Contractor shall provide training required for maintaining existing skills of Contractor personnel, for ensuring continuity of services in the event of employee turnover, and for employee development (including new technologies). The Contractor shall develop and submit a training plan for ensuring its personnel receive appropriate on-going training to maintain or improve their current skill sets, in accordance with Attachment (C), DPD/DRD # 9, Training Plan, as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables, of this PWS.

Descriptions of the labor categories to be ordered under this contract are contained in Attachment (D).

4.3 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The nature of the work under this contract will require the Contractor and its employees to have access to data and IT systems, which contain source selection information, sensitive business information, and/or proprietary data. Access to this information subjects the Contractor and its employees to a variety of laws and regulations relating to ethics, conflicts of interest, corruption, and other criminal or civil matters relating to the award and administration of government contracts. Recognizing that this contract establishes a high standard of accountability and trust, the Government will carefully review the Contractor’s performance in relation to the mandates and restrictions found in these laws and regulations. Unauthorized uses or disclosures of sensitive information may result in termination of this contract for default, or in debarment of the Contractor for misconduct affecting responsibility as a government contractor.

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the following clauses, or the most recent updates of these clauses, when handling any source selection information, sensitive business information, and/or proprietary data or when accessing IT systems containing such data:

· NFS 1852.237-72, Access to Sensitive Information

· NFS 1852.204-76, Security Requirements For Unclassified Information Technology Resources

The Contractor shall provide yearly training (include in the Training Plan) to all personnel on the handling and protection of sensitive business information, organizational conflicts of interest, and compliance with non-disclosure agreements.

The Contractor personnel shall comply with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

4.4 NASA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

The Contractor shall perform data input and/or create contract actions in NASA IT Systems in the performance of day-to-day activities. Systems that are specific to a NASA center will be identified on the task order level. Representative systems are as follows, but are not limited to:

The Contractor shall be required to access numerous Government websites/data systems to obtain information when processing contract actions in performance of day-to-day activities. Representative of these websites/data systems may include, but are not limited to:

The Contractor will also be required to utilize Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in the performance of day-to-day activities.

The systems listed above are those in current use, however, it is anticipated during the period of performance that additional systems or modifications to existing systems may be developed which the Contractor will be required to utilize during performance.

4.5 REPORTING DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit reports as listed in the Required Reports table below and which are further defined in Attachment (C), DPD/DRD. The Contractor shall determine the data restriction that applies to each data deliverable and mark or transmit the data restriction in accordance with section 2.3.3, Data Restriction Marking, of the DPD/DRD. The below covers the administration of Section 5.1, Acquisition Support Services and Section 5.2 Contract Closeout Support Services, but not the reporting requirements at the individual task order level.

Required Reports

Employee Listing

NFS 1852.237-73

OCI Requirements Outlined in Contracts Terms and Conditions Once/Updated as needed

Specific FFP/ FFP-LOE task orders when required The plan is required with proposal submission and for FFP/FFP-LOE Task Orders specific plans when required. If required, for FFP/FFP-LOE Task Orders, the updated plan shall be submitted within 10 days after award of the order.

IT Security Plan

NFS 1852.204-76,

Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources

Once/Updated as needed Due 30 days after contract award

Safety and Health Plan

NFS 1852.223-72, Safety and Health Plan (Short Form)

NFS 1852.237-73

4.6 MONTHLY PROGRESS AND STATUS REPORTS

The Contractor shall develop techniques and methodologies for obtaining productivity data and other key measures for both acquisition support and contract closeout services. The Contractor shall use this data to benchmark current productivity levels, perform trend analysis, measure future performance, project future output, and improve work processes and procedures with the overall objective of improving productivity. The results of this activity shall be reported in Attachment (C), DPD/DRD # 1 Monthly Progress & Status Report as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

4.7 FFP / FFP-LOE TASK ORDER LISTING

The Contractor shall track the status of all FFP-LOE task orders from planning to completion, and record projected and actual resources expended on each task order. The results of this activity shall be reported in Attachment (C), DPD/DRD # 4, FFP-LOE Task Order Listing as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

4.8 STATUS MEETINGS

Monthly telecons will be held over the term of the contract to review progress and discuss outstanding issues. With input from the NSSC CO, the Contractor shall prepare an agenda and distribute to invitees at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. The Contractor shall document and provide the meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer and the COR within two (2) days after the meeting in accordance with Attachment (C), DPD/DRD #5, Monthly Telecon Minutes, as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

Other meetings/telecons may be held over the term of the contract, as required by the CO or Center TM, to discuss contract performance or resolve other issues. If the meetings are required to be onsite as directed by the Government, travel will be reimbursable. Travel executed at the discretion of the Contractor will not be reimbursed by the Government.

4.9 INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS

The Agency encourages streamlining and consistency of processes across all Center procurement offices to reduce cost, improve quality, reduce lead-time, and standardize contractual documents. In addition, the Agency is seeking to reduce the need for paper contract files and to maximize the use of electronic filing and storage. The Contractor shall identify opportunities that promote these objectives. The Contractor may participate in government sponsored events to identify process improvements. These events can be supported remotely.

4.10 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND OTHER PROCEDURAL GUIDES

The Contractor shall create/update, utilize, and maintain a set of standard operating procedures or other procedural guides and related documentation that describe how the work under this PWS is to be performed at both the Agency level and at each Center. These procedures shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to implementation. The Contractor shall maintain these procedures for currency through the life of this contract.

For task orders, if required by the ordering Center, the contractor shall provide standard operating procedures for the task order. Instructions for the standard operating procedures will be included in the task order.

4.11 PHASE-IN/PHASE-OUT SERVICES

Phase-In: Following contract award, there shall be a sixty (60) day phase-in period, during which the Contractor shall ensure a smooth transition of services from the predecessor contract to the current contract in accordance with it’s Phase-In Plan, delineated in Attachment (C), Data Procurement Document (DPD), Data Requirements Document (DRD) #10, Phase-In Plan, as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

Within ten (10) days after contract award, the Contractor and NSSC shall schedule and attend a kick-off meeting among the COR, Program Manager, and cognizant NSSC personnel at the NSSC, Stennis Space Center, MS. The total lump-sum price for phase-in services shall include all costs plus profit associated with the phase-in services, including travel to Stennis Space Center, MS for meetings. Meetings will be documented by the Contractor. Minutes shall include the following information: type/title of meeting and meeting date; purpose; location; summary of the discussions, decisions, agreements, and directions; list of attendees; and copies of action item sheets for any actions identified during the meeting. The Government will review and approve the meeting minutes and provide comments to the Contractor within fifteen (15) days of receipt. Meeting minutes are due NLT five (5) working days after the kick-off meeting. Revisions shall be submitted, as required, ten (10) days after receipt of comments.

Phase-Out: Before performance on this Contract ends completely, the Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to facilitate a successful transition of services from it to the awardee under a subsequent contract for the same or similar requirement. The Contractor shall remain responsible for the effort covered by the PWS during phase-out activities. The Contractor shall develop with Government input, a plan of action to facilitate the transition of services to the incoming Contractor with no degradation of services.

During the phase-out period, the Contractor shall also complete the following: employee notification; turn-over of work-in-progress, and Government property; removal of Contractor property; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. All data collected in performance of this contract will be provided to the Government in an exportable, usable format. This data shall be sanitized of any proprietary markings and shall be fully owned by the Government.

5.0 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Functional requirements are divided into two categories consistent with the method by which they will be procured: Section 5.1, Acquisition Support Services on a task ordering basis and Section 5.2, Contract Closeout Support Services on a transactional basis.

5.1 ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES (FFP and FFP-LOE Task Ordering)

The Contractor shall provide professional services in support of the acquisition planning through solicitation, award, and administration for all contractual instruments used by the Government, consistent with applicable documents identified in the PWS Section 3.0. Unless otherwise delineated in the RFQ issued for a specific Task Order, these services may be provided via utilization of onsite personnel, offsite personnel, or a combination of both.

5.1.1 REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

The contractor shall provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple offices in areas of the acquisition requirements phase. Requirements support includes but is not limited to assisting in the development and preparation of preaward Performance Work Statements, Statements of Objective and other requirements documents. This effort includes assisting program offices in researching and drafting specifications and standards; developing performance measures; providing consultation and recommendations; and coordinating requirements documents.

5.1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide administrative support services such as but not limited to, maintaining electronic calendars; providing administrative support for meetings to include scheduling; taking minutes and preparing related presentation charts; preparing and submitting travel authorizations; processing mail; maintaining inactive award files for future destruction; preparing and submitting purchase requests with supporting documentation; and managing the training and career development programs for government procurement personnel and for Center CORs.

5.1.3 POLICY SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall support the policy and information management functions for tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing and maintaining policy documentation; interpretation and dissemination of procurement regulations; and creating, updating and maintaining contract and solicitation templates.

The Contractor shall prepare, update, and maintain directives, documents, forms, formats and support the preparation, updating, and maintenance of directives, documents, forms, formats and templates as well as updating and maintaining data on procurement websites and databases.

The Contractor shall monitor changes issued to the FAR and NFS along with procurement policy decisions made by NASA Headquarters (e.g., Federal Acquisition Circulars, Procurement Information Circulars (PICs), Procurement Notices (PNs), and shall provide these, along with a description of the impact upon current operations, for dissemination.

5.1.4 ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND REPORTING SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide information technology (IT) customer support, consultation, training, testing, and reporting support.

The Contractor shall provide support and maintenance for Agency Application Office (AAO) applications and other related production procurement business systems, to include, but not limited to: Core Financial (SAP ECC), Procurement for Public Sector (SAP PPS), Business Objects (BOBJ) Analysis tool (front end for SAP Business Warehouse), IRIS, eInvoicing IPP, and other bReady Procurement system applications.

The Contractor shall perform data queries, analysis, and reconciliation among the various procurement systems and the official contract file (e.g., SAP, PPS, PLS and Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG)). This reconciliation involves coordination with representatives responsible for data residing in non-procurement systems, such as financial management systems. The financial systems, FPDS-NG, and the official contract file must correlate, or there must be an appropriate justification as to why they do not.

The Contractor shall maintain information databases, recurring and non-recurring procurement reports, and special studies in response to procurement-related inquiries from internal Agency programs/organizations, other NASA Centers, Federal Agencies, oversight organizations, and the general public. The Contractor shall coordinate with appropriate systems programming organizations, procurement representatives, and other entities to compile data in support of these activities. The Contractor shall maintain reports and studies in on-line databases, other electronic media, or paper files as required.

5.1.5 PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall support the Government in preparing and reviewing documentation for awarding and administering solicitations and contractual instruments. The Contractor shall prepare contract file documentation and contractual documents for signature and if necessary, obtain the CO’s signature before placing documentation in the official contract file. All award documents and modifications shall be reviewed and executed by the CO (Contractor shall have no signature authority). The Contractor shall interface with CORs and contractors in order to obtain the data needed to prepare the contractual document.

The Contractor shall establish a mechanism for tracking and processing all procurement activities. The Contractor shall prepare routine correspondence or documentation for signature, transmit this information to the appropriate offices for action, track and provide the status on those actions, and file completed actions in the official contract file.

The Contractor shall provide support for the Center Small Business program. The small business office at each Center supports NASA's small business program and industry assistance and outreach initiatives. The Contractor shall assist Center Small Business Specialists by:

· Reviewing and analyzing small business regulations and procedural guidance.

· Submitting required reports, data gathering, and analysis of small business statistics.

· Supporting industry outreach and advocacy activities necessary to comply with the requirements of the Small Business Act, NASA procedural requirements, and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

5.1.6 SOURCE SELECTION SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide support to the Government in approved activities associated with source selection in accordance with FAR and the NFS. The Contractor shall organize, implement and maintain schedules for identified acquisitions. The Contractor shall evaluate Source Evaluation Board (SEB) project schedule progress and identify developing problem areas. The Contractor shall conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action and inform management of risks/impacts associated with delay in the schedule.

The Contractor shall provide administrative support to the source selection activity. The Contractor shall provide a wide range of logistical support and configuration control of documentation throughout the complete source selection process. The Contractor shall maintain configuration control of documentation within the data management system and provide status reports for coordination and reporting purposes. The Contractor shall maintain applicable policies, procedures and templates.

The Contractor shall maintain lessons learned database and track corrective actions. The Contractor shall maintain configuration control of all SEB guidance and training materials. The Contractor shall assist the Government in developing and conducting just-in-time training for SEBs.

5.1.7 COST/PRICING SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide cost or price analysis services. At a minimum, cost or price analysis services include price analysis for commercial and non-commercial items; cost analysis; cost realism analysis; and the preparation of pricing reports and related pricing documents needed for negotiations. The Contractor shall perform cost or price analysis as prescribed in the FAR 15.4, Contract Pricing. The Contractor shall also reference the Contract Pricing Reference Guides jointly prepared by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). The Guides provide detailed discussion and examples applying pricing policies to pricing problems. They are available via the internet at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/contract_pricing_reference_guides.html.

In the performance of cost or price analysis, the Contractor shall interact and collaborate with subject matter experts of the acquisition team as identified by the Contracting Officer, along with other Federal Government agencies and contractors identified by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall provide support in the development of price / cost instructions for insertion into solicitations and support development of Independent Government Costs Estimates (IGCEs).

5.2 CONTRACT / GRANT / COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTCLOSEOUT SERVICES (Core Services - Transactional)

Contract Closeout Services, to be provided on a transactional basis, will include closeout support services for all types of NASA procurement instruments. The Contractor shall be responsible for closing purchase orders (orders issued under simplified acquisition procedures (SAPs)), delivery orders/task orders/calls, contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Basic ordering Agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements in accordance with the FAR, NFS, and any other related guidance identified in Section 3.0, Applicable Documents, and the requirements of this section.

Contract Closeout Services will include but not limited to:

· Reviewing files to ensure all contract or agreement terms have been met and deliverables have been received and accepted.

· Obtaining physical completion documentation from task managers/Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs).

· Obtaining technical records needed for the official contract file.

· Ensuring that the file includes documentation of all past performance evaluations.

· Consolidating the official files to remove any duplicate records.

· Ensuring all supporting documentation is included within the file.

· Preparing de-obligation of excess funds modifications for CO to execute.

· Documenting closeout in applicable systems.

· Preparing files for transfer to records retention.

· Evaluating final vouchers in a manner similar to DCAA Audit program Guidance. http://www.dcaa.mil/sap/15400_AP_NA.pdf

The Contractor shall prepare and disseminate all documentation including, but not limited to, completion of forms, final modifications, closeout letters, etc., for review and signature of the Closeout CO at the applicable Center. More complex contracts require additional tasks as documented in the FAR, NFS and other guidance provided under Section 3.0, Applicable Documents.

The Contractor is encouraged to use Quick Closeout Procedures when applicable in accordance with FAR 42.708, NFS 1842.708, and DCAA Contract Audit Manual (CAM) 7640.1, Chapter 6-1008.

Below are the different types of NASA awards and applicable procedures that may be closed.

· Closeout of Contract Files (other than quick closeout procedures): Contracts shall be closed in accordance with FAR 4.804,

· Contractual vehicles awarded using simplified acquisition procedures shall be closed in accordance with FAR 4.804-1(a)(1),

· Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Grants and Cooperative Agreements shall be closed in accordance with the guidelines specified in NPR 5810.1, Standard Format for NASA Research Announcements (NRAs) and the Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (2 CFR 200 supplemented by NASA regulations provided in 2 CFR Part 1800), as referenced in Section 2.0, Applicable Documents.

· Interagency Agreements shall be closed in accordance with the Agency-wide Contract Closeout Service Delivery Guide (SDG) as referenced in Section 2.0, Applicable Documents. Interagency agreements may include orders awarded under the authority of the Economy Act or NASA Space Act (NFS 1817.7001, Authorization and Policy).

Contractor Tracking Mechanism: The Contractor shall implement a process for tracking closeouts actions and providing reports as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables. This process shall be capable of tracking such items as status of all documents turned over for closeout, location/Center of each document, current actions, unobligated balances, de-obligated amounts, reasons for delays in closeout, and type of document.

The Contractor shall determine the data restriction that applies to each data deliverable and mark or transmit the data restriction in accordance with Attachment (C), DPD/DRD Section 2.3.3, Data Restriction Marking.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit an employee listing in accordance with Attachment (C), DPD/DRD #3, Employee Listing, and referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

The Contractor shall provide monthly closeout trending charts as required by DRD #2 and as referenced in Section 4.5, Reporting Deliverables.

6.0 KEY PERSONNEL

The following positions are considered as key personnel:

Deputy Program Manager

6.1 KEY PERSONNEL QUAIFICATIONS

Program Manager Demonstrated skills:

- Experience (8 years) leading projects and programs of a similar nature for NASA, DOD and / or other Federal Agencies.

- Management experience must be in programs with particular relevance to the acquisition career field.

Desired Skills -Management experience supporting NASA.

Deputy Program Manager Demonstrated skills:

- Experience (6 years) leading projects and programs of a similar nature for NASA, DoD and / or other Federal Agencies.

- Management experience must be in programs with particular relevance to the acquisition career field.

Desired Skills -Management experience supporting NASA.

6.2 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor agrees to assign to this contract those persons identified as key personnel whose resumes were submitted with its proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. Key personnel may not be substituted without express approval of the Contracting Officer, in accordance with Paragraph 6.2.1 below. Resumes shall be provided when a substitution of personnel is required.

6.2.1 GUIDANCE ON SUBSTITUTIONS:

During the first ninety (90) days of the contract performance period no personnel substitutions by the Contractor will be made unless substitutions are necessitated. by an individual's sudden illness, death, or termination of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and provide the information required by Paragraph 6.2.2 below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, all proposed substitutions must be submitted, in writing, at least 10 days in advance of the proposed substitutions to the Contracting Officer and provide information required by Paragraph 6.2.2 below.

6.2.2 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION:

All requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information-requested by the Contracting officer. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his/her approval or disapproval thereof.

7.0 ACCESS TO NASA INSTALLATIONS

Each NASA Center is required to enact and maintain appropriate physical security measures necessary to provide for protection of persons and property. Positive entry controls have been established at all entry points to the Center and individually designated security areas and facilities, as deemed necessary, to preclude unauthorized access to critical areas, information, or personnel.

NASA currently employs an Agency-specific employee photo-ID badge or Center-specific visitor pass to ensure only properly authorized personnel are granted access to NASA Centers, facilities, and other resources. Center Chiefs of Security have developed local procedures pertaining to the issuance, utilization, control, and accountability of the NASA Photo-ID badge and any Center-specific visitor passes. These photo-ID badges are required as official identification for entry to NASA facilities.

The Contractor’s program manager or designee shall obtain, from each Technical Monitor, guidance on Center specific policies and procedures relative to the issuance, utilization, control, and accountability of the NASA Photo-ID badge and any Center-specific visitor passes.

Technical Monitors have been delegated the responsibility to review and approve all requests for NASA Photo-ID badges consistent with the requirements of FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, NPR 1600.1, NASA Security Program Procedural Requirements, and any local Center policies.

8.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)—FUNCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

The COR will represent the Contracting Officer in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract and will manage inspection of products and services. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor's obligations or change the specifications in the contract. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or statements of work, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer.

The following individual(s) are appointed as Contract Officer’s Representative(s) under this contract:

TO BE COMPLETED AT AWARD

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be developed and implemented by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as a part of the contract administration and monitoring activities conducted to assure that the Government receives services that conform to contract requirements.

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