80NSSC23Q0003 -Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.pdf

NOTICE OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 80NSSC23Q0003

POSTING DATE: 11/09/2022

CLOSING DATE: 11/28/2022 (12 PM CENTRAL)

PROPOSED AWARD DATE: On or about 12/05/2022

CONTACT: Steven R. Wood, Contracting Officer Building 1111 Jerry Hlass Road Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: 541611

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $21.5 Million

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation also incorporates FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) number 80NSSC23Q0003. This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses and includes amendments through FAC 2022-08 effective September 23, 2022 and NFS PN 22-14, dated October 25, 2022. THIS REQUIREMENT IS 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $21.5 million.

The purpose of this purchase order is to provide administrative/operations support as well as community building efforts that include (a) administrative oversight, (b) marketing of the opportunity to non-traditional government companies, (c) recruiting event participants, (d) marketing of the opportunity not investors/accelerators/incubators, and event planning and execution. A copy of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) containing more information and an addendum to the terms and conditions of this purchase order along with other related attachments are included in this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Contractors shall quote their price as follows and offer a breakdown of their pricing as described in the Addendum to Instructions to Offerors 52.212-1. The period of performance for this requirement is a one year base period, and two (2) one-year options and will run from on or about December 5, 2022, through on or about December 4, 2025. The inclusion of the Option to Extend Services clause (FAR 52.217-8) may extend the ultimate period of performance end date to June 4, 2026.

Description Period of Performance Base Period On or about December 5, 2022, to On or about December 4, 2023 Option Period 1 On or about December 5, 2023, to On or about December 4, 2024 Option Period 2 On or about December 5, 2024, to On or about December 4, 2025 Option to Extend Services On or about December 5, 2025, to on or about June 4, 2026

Vendors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract. The following clauses and provisions cited herein are incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation and may be obtained from the following website: https://acquisition.gov/far/.

The combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the following provisions:

FAR PROVISIONS:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2022)

The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.202-1, Definitions (Jun 2020) FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities (April 1984) FAR 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) FAR 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) FAR 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Mar 2021) FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) https://acquisition.gov/far/

FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation, (Oct 2020) FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, FAR or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) FAR 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Apr 2021) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2022) FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, (Oct 2022) FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Oct 2022) FAR 52.222-1, Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) FAR 52.222-2, Payment for Overtime Premium (July 1990) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, (Jun 2020) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, (Jun 2020) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) FAR 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) FAR 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) FAR 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Deviation 21-03) FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984) FAR 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) FAR 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) FAR 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun 2020) FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General (May 2014) FAR 52.227-16, Additional Data Requirements (June 1987) FAR 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-17, Interest (May 2014) FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims (May 2014) FAR 52.323-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.232-35, Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (July 2013)

FAR 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (July 2013) FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (April 2021) FAR 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014) FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sept 2006) FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (July 1995) FAR 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.246-25, Limitation of Liability-Services (February 1997) FAR 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price), (Apr 2012) FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service), (Apr 1984) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, (Feb 1998) NFS 1852.203-71 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower rights (August 2014) NFS 1852.204-76 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resource (January 2011) NFS 1852.215-84 Ombudsman (November 2011) NFS 1852.216-78 Firm Fixed Price (December 1988) NFS 1852.225-70 Export Licenses (February 2000) NFS 1852.227-86 Commercial Computer Software – License (April 2015) NFS 1852.232-80 Submission of Vouchers/Invoices for Payment (Apr 2018) NFS 1852.233-70 Protest to NASA (Dec 2015) NFS 1852.237-72 Access to Sensitive Information (June 2005) NFS 1852.237-73 Release of Sensitive Information (June 2005)

*Please see Attachment - RFQ for a few additional clauses and provisions that required additional text

All responsible sources having the ability to provide the service described above shall submit a response via email to Steven.r.wood@nasa.gov and cc Justin.s.fraser@nasa.gov. RESPONSES ARE DUE BY Monday, November 28, 2022, AT 12 PM Central. All information received will be considered as part of a competitive acquisition. The Government reserves the right to award this purchase order without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial proposal(s) is/are fair and reasonable and provide(s) the best value to the government. RFQ number 80NSSC23Q0003 shall be noted on all correspondence relating to this announcement. Questions related to this solicitation are due Tuesday, November 21, 2022, at 12 PM Central.

Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to Steven R. Wood, Contract Specialist, at steven.r.wood@nasa.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. NASA will be holding a virtual industry day event for interested parties on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 10 AM Central.

This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. NO collect calls will be accepted. NO facsimile transmissions will be accepted.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, WHICH IF TIMELY RECEIVED, SHALL BE CONSIDERED

BY THE AGENCY.

Attachments-

OGC - RFQ

1 - Statement of Objectives 2 – Questions Template mailto:Steven.r.wood@nasa.gov mailto:Justin.s.fraser@nasa.gov mailto:joseph.r.tynes@nasa.gov