DRFP ASSESS December 15 2022.pdf

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

Reply to Attn of: JAZ: N241-1 December 15, 2022

TO: All Potential Offerors

SUBJECT: Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP), Solicitation No. 80ARC023R0006, for Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS)

You are invited to review and comment on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ARC’s ASSESS solicitation. The principal purpose of this requirement is to provide aircraft and spaceflight systems engineering support services with a focus on research and technology development support and related services for the Exploration Technology Directorate (Code T) and the Aeronautics Directorate (Code A) at NASA ARC.

Potential offerors are encouraged to comment on all aspects of the draft solicitation, including the requirements, schedules, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches, any perceived safety, occupational health, security (including information technology security), environmental, export control, and/or other programmatic risk issues associated with performance of the work.

Potential offerors should identify any unnecessary or inefficient requirements and are also encouraged to comment on the DRFP CLIN structure, any unique terms and conditions, the clarity of the Sample Task Order (STO) requirements and their ability to effectively price each STO, and the Section M Evaluation Criteria.

This competitive acquisition will result in a single award Hybrid contract with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Core requirement and an IDIQ requirement with the ability to issue Cost-Plus-Fixed- Fee (CPFF) task orders. The contract will have an effective ordering period of five years from the contract effective date, and total core with a potential period of performance which consists of a 12-month Base Period, and 4, 12-month Option Periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees.

Potential offerors should ensure its company is listed in the online database(s) for the following:

(1) System for award management: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

(2) U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, VETS-4212

Reports: https://vets4212.dol.gov/vets4212/

(3) Date Universal Numbering System (and the transition to the US Government’s unique entity identifier (UEI)): https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-https://vets4212.dol.gov/vets4212/ https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update

The successful offeror must pass an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) clearance before contract award (See FAR 22.805).

The current planned release date for the Final Request for Proposal (RFP) is on or about March 27, 2023, with proposals being due approximately 45 calendar days after.

The anticipated contract award date is October 3, 2024. The contract will be performed onsite at

NASA ARC.

1. A phase-in period will be conducted. The period of performance of the phase-in shall be 60 days starting on the effective date of the contract and will be acquired under FFP CLIN 0001 of the resultant contract.

2. The Government will make available existing Installation-Accountable Government Property (IAGP) for onsite contract performance as described in the DRFP and attachment J.1.(a).4.

3. Industry Day will be hosted virtually on Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) on January 12, 2023. Registration is required. See Industry Day Instructions below for more information regarding this event located under the Industry Day Announcement section of this letter.

4. Please note a SECRET facilities clearance (FCL) is required for this acquisition in accordance with the Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, attachment J.1.(a).5. The contractor shall possess a Secret FCL within 120 days after contract award. The contractor will not be permitted access to classified information until a final DD 254 is incorporated as an attachment to the contract.

5. Proposals for this solicitation are required to be submitted through NASA’s Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box), a FedRAMP Moderate certified platform.

Potential offerors, especially those that have not previously submitted a proposal utilizing NASA’s EFSS Box, are encouraged to review the solicitation instruction entitled “Electronic Proposal Delivery - Proposal Marking and Delivery Through NASA’s EFSS Box” which provides instructions related to the submission of proposal via EFSS Box.

Offerors are encouraged to check with their corporate IT staff to determine if there are firewall restrictions that would need to be addressed prior to the submission of proposal files through NASA’s EFSS Box.

6. Technical Library contains links to technical reference documents that may provide additional information that may help the offeror develop its proposed approach.

Technical Library can be found under attachment J.1.(b).9.

In order to control and protect sensitive data owned by the Government and its Contractors, https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update

NASA policy requires all acquisition-related documents be released in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

Documents related to this acquisition, including this letter, the solicitation, attachments, exhibits, any amendments and links to online reference/technical library will be attainable electronically from the World Wide Web through the Government-wide point of entry (GPE) website at www.SAM.gov. Potential Offerors are requested to periodically monitor the websites for updates.

NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause 1852.215-84, OMBUDSMAN, is applicable. The Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at:

https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate- Listing.pdf.

This DRFP is not a solicitation and NASA is not requesting proposals. This DRFP does not commit NASA ARC to pay any proposal preparation costs, nor does it obligate NASA ARC to procure or contract for this requirement. This request is not an authorization to proceed and does not authorize payment for any charges incurred by the offeror for performing any of the work called for in this solicitation.

Any questions or comments regarding the DRFP should be submitted electronically in writing, to Kathryn Koerkenmeier, Contracting Officer, at kathryn.v.koerkenmeier@nasa.gov and Monica Logan, Contract Specialist (CS) at monica.k.logan@nasa.gov. Questions or comments should be submitted on the provided question and answer sheet posted with this DRFP entitled, “ASSESS Q&A Template.” Questions and comments may be submitted up to January 27, 2023, at 1PM Pacific Time. Questions or comments received after this timeline will not be addressed. If a respondent believes their comments contain confidential, proprietary, competition sensitive, or business information, those questions/comments shall be marked appropriately. However, questions that are marked as containing confidential, proprietary, competition sensitive or business information will not be provided a Government response. The Government will consider all comments received in preparation of the Final RFP. To the extent a comment leads the Government to revise the acquisition approach or requirements, the change will be reflected in the Final RFP. Some DRFP questions and comments may receive a posted response to the GPE if the Contracting Officer determines that a response would facilitate additional understanding of the solicitation. The Government may also respond via the GPE to comments and/or questions received following the issuance of the Final RFP.

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INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT

(a) A Virtual Industry Day will be held as indicated below:

Date/Time: January 12, 2023- Registered participants will receive an email with detailed meeting information.

Location: Virtual – Microsoft Teams (MS Teams)

Industry Day will be hosted virtually on Microsoft Teams (MS Teams). The event will provide an overview of the requirement and include several presentations. To register for Industry Day, please send an email to monica.k.logan@nasa.gov and kathryn.v.koerkenmeier@nasa.gov.

Please include the required registration information stated below in the email and refer to paragraph (c) below for additional details.

The deadline to register for Industry Day is 5:30pm PT on January 6, 2023. Interested parties who register and meet the requirements outlined below and in paragraph (c) will receive an email that contains the MS Teams invite for Industry Day.

Please include the following information stated below in the email requesting Industry Day registration.

Registration Instructions

• Send email to monica.k.logan@nasa.gov and kathryn.v.koerkenmeier@nasa.gov

• Subject/title of the email registration: Industry Day 80ARC023R0006 - [Company

Name]

• Industry Day is limited to three (3) participants per company proposal team

Registration Information

• Full name of all attendees (maximum of 3 participants)

• Identification of nationality (U.S. or specify other nation citizenship)

• Lawful Permanent Resident Numbers (if foreign national)

• Company affiliation

• Full office address and phone numbers

• Job titles of all participants

• Email addresses of all participants

The Industry Day information such as the presentations, and attendee list will be posted on https://sam.gov/content/home following the event. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov/content/home for additional information and details.

(b) Attendance at Industry Day is recommended; however, attendance is neither required nor a prerequisite for proposal/bid submission and will not be considered in the evaluation.

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(c) Offerors, individuals, or interested parties who plan to attend industry day must provide the Contracting Officer in writing, at a minimum, full name of the attendee(s), identification of nationality (U.S. or specify other nation citizenship), Lawful Permanent Resident Numbers in the case of foreign nationals, affiliation, and full office address/phone number. Center-specific security requirements for Industry Day will be given to a company representative prior to the conference or will be identified in this solicitation. Examples of specific identification information which may be required include state driver’s license and social security number. Except for foreign nationals, the identification information must be provided in advance. However, the Center reserves the right to determine foreign nationals may not be allowed on the Government site. The Government is not responsible for offerors’ inability to obtain clearance within sufficient time to attend the conference. Due to space limitations, representation of any potential Offeror may not exceed (3) company representatives/persons per Company. Any “lobbying firm or lobbyist” as defined in 2 U.S.C. 1602(9) and (10), or any Offeror represented by a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 shall be specifically identified.

(d) No recordings (audio, video, or photos) will be allowed by offerors, individuals, or interested parties that attend the virtual Industry Day.

(e) The Government will respond to questions regarding this procurement provided such questions have been received at least five (5) working days prior to the conference. Please use the provided Q&A template for submitting questions or comments prior to the event. Questions, together with the Government’s response, will be transmitted via the GPE.

Kathryn V. Koerkenmeier Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) N/A

PAGE OF PAGES

1 148

2. CONTRACT NUMBER

TBD

3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

80ARC023R0006

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

TO BE PROVIDED

7. ISSUED BY CODE 80ARC0 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

DRAFT SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and See Section L copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in See Section L until local time

(Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Kathryn Koerkenmeier

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

kathryn.v.koerkenmeier@nasa.gov

AREA CODE

NUMBER

604-0474

EXTENSION

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1-2

I CONTRACT CLAUSES 31-79

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 3-6 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 7

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 80-81

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 8-9 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 10-11

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 82-96

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 12-13

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 14-18

L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 97-136

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 19-30

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 137-148

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within 365 calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS(%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 6/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

80ARC023R0006 – Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS)

SECTION B — SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

(a) This contract is for Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS). The Contractor shall provide all resources (except as may be expressly stated in the contract as furnished by the Government) necessary to perform and/or deliver the requirements and items in accordance with the Specifications/Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C. This contract includes Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINs) for Phase-In and Core Contract Management (CM) and an IDIQ CLIN under which Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) task orders will be issued.

CLIN No.

Description

Contract Type

PWS Section

QTY

Unit *0001 Phase-In as set forth in Section F.2 FFP 5.0 1 Job

BASE PERIOD – ASSESS

*0002 Core Contract Management (CM) - Base Period CM as set forth in Section F.2

FFP 2.1 1 Job

**0003

IDIQ -Task orders to be issued in accordance with the respective ordering period and requirements as set forth in Section F.2

CPFF Task Orders 2.2 1

Stated in

Each Task

Orders

(b) OPTION PERIODS - If Option Periods are exercised pursuant to Clause 52.217-9, “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract,” the Contractor shall provide all resources (except as may be expressly stated in the contract as furnished by the Government) necessary to furnish the items below in accordance with the Specifications/Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C. This contract includes FFP Contract CLINs for Phase-In and Core CM and an IDIQ CLIN under which CPFF task orders will be issued.

Item No. Description Contract Type PWS QTY Unit

OPTION PERIOD 1 – ASSESS

Core Contract Management (CM) – Option Period 1 for CM as set forth in Section F.2

FFP 2.1 1 Job

OPTION PERIOD 2 – ASSESS

Core Contract Management (CM) – Option Period 2 for CM as set forth in Section F.2

FFP 2.1 1 Job

OPTION PERIOD 3 – ASSESS

Core Contract Management (CM) – Option Period 3 for CM as set forth in Section F.2

FFP 2.1 1 Job

OPTION PERIOD 4 – ASSESS

Core Contract Management (CM) – Option Period 4 for CM as set forth in Section F.2

FFP 2.1 1 Job

(c) CLIN 0003 is Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) where CPFF Task Orders may be issued in accordance with Clause NFS 1852.216-80, Task Ordering Procedure, by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The minimum ordering quantity/value under IDIQ CLIN 0003 is $100,000.00 There will be no further obligation on the part of the Government to issue any task orders beyond the minimum ordering quantity/value. At the sole discretion of the Government, the minimum ordering quantity/value of the IDIQ portion of the contract may be met through obligations under CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002 and/or issuance of task orders under CLIN 0003. The total maximum ordering quantity/value of IDIQ CLIN 0003 is $84.9 million.

The Government may, at its sole discretion, issue CPFF task orders under CLIN 0003 up to the maximum IDIQ ordering quantity/value.

(End of text)

1852.216-74 ESTIMATED COST AND FIXED FEE (DEC 1991)

The estimated cost of CLIN 0003 is TBD exclusive of the fixed fee of TBD. The total estimated cost and fixed fee is TBD.

(End of clause)

1852.216-78 FIRM FIXED PRICE (DEC 1988)

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0001 (Phase-In) is $TBP.

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0002 Core CM (Base Period) is $TBP.

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0004 Core CM (Option Period 1) is $TBP.

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0005 Core CM (Option Period 2) is $TBP.

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0006 Core CM (Option Period 3) is $TBP.

The firm fixed price of CLIN 0007 Core CM (Option Period 4) is $TBP.

The total firm fixed price of this contract is $TBP.

1852.232-81 CONTRACT FUNDING (JUN 1990)

(a) For purposes of payment of cost, exclusive of fee, in accordance with the Limitation of Funds clause, the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract is listed in the table below. This allotment is for CLINs as identified in the table below and covers the estimated period of performance as stated below.

(b) An additional amount as stated in the table below is obligated under the CLIN for payment of fee.

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ)

This information will be incorporated into each CPFF task order and also updated periodically at the contract level.

FUNDING

CHANGED

FROM

FUNDING

CHANGED

BY

FUNDING

CHANGED

TO

(TOTAL)

CLIN 0003 – CPFF

Task Orders COST

$TBD $TBD $TBD

CLIN 0003 – CPFF

Task Orders FEE

$TBD $TBD $TBD

TOTAL CPFF $TBD $TBD $TBD

B.2 CUMULATIVE VALUE FOR TASK ORDERS (Applicable to CLIN 0003)

The table below identifies the negotiated task order values for acceptable performance of all services described in task orders issues. This clause will be updated periodically to reflect value of task orders issued.

The total contract value for CLIN 0003 is as follows:

TASK ORDER VALUE SUMMARY

0003 - Estimated Cost $TBD

0003 - Fixed Fee $TBD

Total IDIQ Task Order Value

$TBD

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C — DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SPECIFICATION/ PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The contractor shall perform and complete all requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), entitled “Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS),” which is incorporated in Section J.1.(a).1 The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, services, materials, and facilities necessary for and incidental to, completion of all requirements stated in the PWS.

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D — PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE — SECTION D

D.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

NFS 1852.245-74 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING OF GOVERNMENT

EQUIPMENT (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall identify all equipment to be delivered to the Government using NASA Technical Handbook (NASA-HDBK) 6003, Application of Data Matrix Identification Symbols to Aerospace Parts Using Direct Part Marking Methods/Techniques, and NASA Standard (NASA-STD) 6002, Applying Data Matrix Identification Symbols on Aerospace Parts or through the use of commercial marking techniques that: (1) are sufficiently durable to remain intact through the typical lifespan of the property: and, (2) contain the data and data format required by the standards. This requirement includes deliverable equipment listed in the schedule and other equipment when no longer required for contract performance and NASA directs physical transfer to NASA or a third party. The Contractor shall identify property in both machine and human readable form unless the use of a machine readable-only format is approved by the NASA Industrial Property Officer.

(b) Equipment shall be marked in a location that will be human readable, without disassembly or movement of the equipment, when the items are placed in service unless such placement would have a deleterious effect on safety or on the item’s operation.

(c) Concurrent with equipment delivery or transfer, the Contractor shall provide the following data in an electronic spreadsheet format:

(1) Item Description.

(2) Unique Identification Number (License Tag).

(3) Unit Price.

(4) An explanation of the data used to make the unique identification number.

(d) For equipment no longer needed for contract performance and physically transferred under paragraph (a) of this clause, the following additional data is required:

(1) Date originally placed in service.

(2) Item condition.

CLAUSE NO. TITLE DATE

1852.211-70 PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND TRANSPORTATION SEP 2005

(e) The data required in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause shall be delivered to the NASA center receiving activity listed below:

NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER

M/S 255-23

MOFFETT FIELD, CA 94035-0001

ATTN: <<POC TBD>>

(f) The contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts that require delivery of equipment.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E — INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE — SECTION E

52.246-3 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES – COST REIMBURSEMENT MAY 2001

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE AUG 1996

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES APR 1984

E.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) as provided with task orders, as applicable.

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in—

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require—

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

NFS 1852.246-72 MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (APR 2015)

(a) At the time of each delivery to the Government under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish a Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250 series). The forms shall be prepared and distributed as follows: One electronic copy submitted to the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), alternate COR, and to the Contracting Office (CO) as referenced in Section A and distributed in accordance with the instruction in DRD.

(b) The Contractor shall prepare the DD Form 250 in accordance with NASA FAR Supplement

1846.6. The Contractor shall enclose the copies of the DD Form 250 in the package or seal them in a waterproof envelope, which shall be securely attached to the exterior of the package in the most protected location.

(c) When more than one package is involved in a shipment, the Contractor shall list on the DD Form 250, as additional information, the quantity of packages and the package numbers. The Contractor shall forward the DD Form 250 with the lowest numbered package of the shipment and print the words "CONTAINS DD FORM 250" on the package.

[END OF SECTION E]

SECTION F — DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE — SECTION F

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) ALTERNATE I APR 1984

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION NOV 1991

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is set forth below.

(a) PHASE-IN (CLIN 0001) The period of performance of the Phase-in shall be sixty (60) days starting on the effective date of the contract.

(b) BASE PERIOD (CLIN 0002)

The performance of the Base Period shall be for twelve (12) months from the end of the Phase-in.

(c) OPTION PERIOD 1 (CLIN 0004) If exercised, the period of performance of Option Period 1 shall be twelve (12) months from the end of the Base Period.

(d) OPTION PERIOD 2 (CLIN 0005) If exercised, the period of performance of Option Period 2 shall be twelve (12) months from the end of the Option Period 1.

(e) OPTION PERIOD 3 (CLIN 0006) If exercised, the period of performance of Option Period 3 shall be twelve (12) months from the end of the Option Period 2.

(f) OPTION PERIOD 4 (CLIN 0007) If exercised, the period of performance of Option Period 3 shall be twelve (12) months from the end of the Option Period 3.

(g) IDIQ CLIN 0003 The ordering period for CLIN 0003 (IDIQ component) of the contract will be five years starting the day immediately following the last day of the period of performance of CLIN 0001 for Phase-in. Each individual task order will include its own period of performance.

F.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

(a) The Contractor shall deliver the supplies and services as required by this contract and individual task orders.

(b) Unless specified otherwise, all items shall be delivered in accordance with DRDs and individual TOs.

F.4 DELIVERY OF REPORTS

Unless otherwise specified, all reports shall be addressed to the recipients listed in Section J, J.1.(a).3, “Data Requirements Descriptions" (DRD). Reports specific to task orders will be specified in the individual task order

F.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - SERVICES

The primary place of performance for the ASSESS requirement will be onsite at NASA ARC Moffett Field, CA. However, telework will be allowed to maximum extent practicable based on contract/ task orders and in accordance with FAR 7.108. Other places of performance may be required to perform certain requirements under the IDIQ portion of the contract and those locations will be stated in individual task orders. Other Travel During the Year (TDY) locations to attend Technical Interchange Meetings, Conferences, and other meetings may be specified at the task order level.

[END OF SECTION F]

SECTION G — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE — SECTION G

1852.216-75 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE DEC 1988

1852.227-72 DESIGNATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

REPRESENTATIVE AND PATENT REPRESENTATIVE

APR 2015

1852.227-86 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE APR 2015

1852.242-71 TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES DEC 1988

1852.242-73 NASA CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

REPORTING

NOV 2004

G.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

NFS 1852.232-80 SUBMISSION OF VOUCHERS/INVOICES FOR PAYMENT

(APR 2018)

(a) The designated payment office is the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) located at FMD Accounts Payable, Bldg. 1111, Jerry Hlass Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

(b) Except for classified vouchers, the Contractor shall submit all vouchers and invoices using the steps described at NSSC’s Vendor Payment information web site at:

https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment. Please contact the NSSC Customer Contact Center at 1-877-NSSC123 (1-877-677-2123) with any additional questions or comments.

(c) Payment requests.

(1) The payment periods are stipulated in the payment clause(s) contained in this contract.

(2) Vouchers submitted under cost type contracts and invoices submitted under fixed-price contracts shall include the items delineated in FAR 32.905(b) supported by relevant back- up documentation. Back-up documentation shall include at a minimum, the following information:

(i) Vouchers.

(A) Breakdown of billed labor costs and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed direct labor costs to include rates used and number of hours incurred.

(B) Breakdown of billed other direct costs (ODCs) and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed ODCs.

(C) Indirect rate(s) used to calculate the amount of billed indirect expenses.

(D) Progress reports, as required.

(ii) Invoices.

(A) Description of goods and services delivered as part of the contract’s terms and conditions, including the dates of delivery/performance.

http://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment

(B) Progress reports, as required.

(C) Date goods and services were performed.

(iii) Fee vouchers.

(A) Listing of all provisionally-billed fee by period or date earned since contract award.

(B) A reconciliation of all billed and earned fee.

(C) A clear explanation of the fee calculations.

(d) Non-electronic payment requests. The Contractor may submit a non-electronic voucher/invoice using the steps for non-electronic payment requests described at https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment, when any of the following conditions are met:

(1) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor.

(2) The contract includes provisions allowing the contractor to submit vouchers or invoices using the steps for non-electronic payment. In such instances the Contractor agrees to submit non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in Section G of the contract.

(e) Improper vouchers/invoices. The NSSC Payment Office will notify the contractor of any apparent error, defect, or impropriety in a voucher/invoice within seven calendar days of receipt by the NSSC Payment Office. Inquiries regarding requests for payment should be directed to the NSSC as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.

(f) Other payment clauses. In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests.

(g) In the event that amounts are withheld from payment in accordance with provisions of this contract, a separate payment request for the amount withheld will be required before payment for that amount may be made.

NFS 1852.245-71 INSTALLATION—ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JUN

2018)

(a) The Government property described in paragraph (c) of this clause may be made available to the Contractor on a no-charge basis for use in performance of this contract. This property shall be utilized only within the physical confines of the NASA installation that provided the property unless authorized by the Contracting Officer under (b)(1)(iv). Under this clause, the Government retains accountability for, and title to, the property, and the Contractor shall comply with the following:

• NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 4100.1, NASA Materials Inventory Management Manual;

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• NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 4200.1, NASA Equipment Management Procedural

Requirements;

• NASA Procedural Requirement (NPR) 4300.1, NASA Personal Property Disposal Procedural Requirements;

• NASA Procedural Requirement (NPR) 6000.1, Transportation Management

• Ames Procedural Directive (APD) 4200.2, Equipment Management

• Ames Procedural Directive (APD) 4530.1, Item Shipment Policies and Procedures

• Property not recorded in NASA property systems must be managed in accordance with the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.245-1, as incorporated in this contract

The Contractor shall establish and adhere to a system of written procedures to assure continued, effective management control and compliance with these user responsibilities. In accordance with FAR 52.245-1(h)(1) the contractor shall be liable for property lost, damaged, destroyed or stolen by the contractor or their employees when determined responsible by a NASA Property Survey Board, in accordance with the NASA guidance in this clause.

(b)

(1) The official accountable recordkeeping, financial control, and reporting of the property subject to this clause shall be retained by the Government and accomplished within NASA management information systems prescribed by the installation Supply and Equipment Management Officer (SEMO) and Financial Management Officer. If this contract provides for the Contractor to acquire property, title to which will vest in the Government, the following additional procedures apply:

(i) The Contractor’s purchase order shall require the vendor to deliver the property to the installation central receiving area.

(ii) The Contractor shall furnish a copy of each purchase order, prior to delivery by the vendor, to the installation central receiving area.

(iii) The Contractor shall establish a record for Government titled property as required by FAR 52.245-1, as incorporated in this contract, and shall maintain that record until accountability is accepted by the Government.

(iv) Contractor use of Government property at an off-site location and off-site subcontractor use requires advance approval of the Contracting Officer and notification of the Industrial Property Officer. The property shall be considered Government furnished and the Contractor shall assume accountability and financial reporting responsibility. The Contractor shall establish records and property control procedures and maintain the property in accordance with the requirements of FAR 52.245-1, Government Property (as incorporated in this contract), until its return to the installation. NASA Procedural Requirements related to property loans shall not apply to offsite use of property by contractors.

(2) After transfer of accountability to the Government, the Contractor shall continue to maintain such internal records as are necessary to execute the user responsibilities identified in paragraph (a) of this clause and document the acquisition, billing, and disposition of the property. These records and supporting documentation shall be made available, upon request, to the SEMO, IPO, PA and any other authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer.

(c) The following property and services are provided if checked:

(1) Office space, work area space, and utilities. Government telephones are available for official purposes only.

(2) Office furniture.

(3) Property listed in Section J.1.(a).4 Installation-Accountable Government Property

(IAGP)

(i) If the Contractor acquires property, title to which vests in the Government pursuant to other provisions of this contract, this property also shall become accountable to the Government upon its entry into Government records.

(ii) The Contractor shall not bring to the installation for use under this contract any property owned or leased by the Contractor, or other property that the Contractor is accountable for under any other Government contract, without the Contracting Officer’s prior written approval.

(4) Supplies from stores stock.

(5) Publications and blank forms stocked by the installation.

(6) Safety and fire protection for Contractor personnel and facilities. First aid provided by ARC Health Unit for Contractor personnel injuries or illnesses sustained during on-site duty.

(7) Installation service facilities: Arc Jet Complex, Hypervelocity Free-Flight Facility (HFFF); Ames Vertical Gun Range, Electric Shock Tube, and other center facilities for performance of the requirements identified in the PWS.

(8) Cafeteria and fitness Center privileges for Contractor employees during normal operating hours.

(9) Building maintenance for facilities occupied by Contractor personnel.

(10) Moving and hauling for office moves, movement of large equipment, and delivery of supplies. Moving services may be provided on-site, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(11) The contractor will be authorized to use Government Vehicles.

NFS 1852.245-82 OCCUPANCY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (SEP 2017)

(a) In addition to the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, as included in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the following in performance of work in and around Government real property:

(1) NPD 8800.14, Policy for Real Estate Management.

(2) NPR 8831.2, Facilities Maintenance and Operations Management.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer before installing or removing Contractor-owned property onto or into any Government real property or when movement of Contractor-owned property may damage or destroy Government-owned property.

The Contractor shall restore damaged property to its original condition at the Contractor’s expense.

(c) The Contractor shall not acquire, construct or install any fixed improvement or structural alterations in Government buildings or other real property without the advance, written approval of the Contracting Officer. Fixed improvement or structural alterations, as used herein, means any alteration or improvement in the nature of the building or other real property that, after completion, cannot be removed without substantial loss of value or damage to the premises. Title to such property shall vest in the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall report any real property or any portion thereof when it is no longer required for performance under the contract, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

[END OF SECTION G]

SECTION H — SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE — SECTION H

1852.223-70 SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES AND MISHAP

REPORTING

DEC 2015

1852.223-72 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SHORT FORM) JUL 2015

1852.223-75 MAJOR BREACH OF SAFETY OR SECURITY FEB 2002

1852.223-76 FEDERAL AUTOMOTIVE STATISTICAL TOOL

REPORTING

JUL 2003

1852.242-72 DENIED ACCESS TO NASA FACILITIES OCT 2015

1852.244-70 GEOGRAPHIC PARTICIPATION IN THE AEROSPACE

PROGRAM

APR 1985

H.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

NFS 1852.225-70 EXPORT LICENSES (FEB 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR parts 120-130, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR parts 730-799, in the performance of this contract.

In the absence of available license exemptions/exceptions, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the appropriate licenses or other approvals, if required, for exports of hardware, technical data, and software, or for the provision of technical assistance.

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining export licenses, if required, before utilizing foreign persons in the performance of this contract, including instances where the work is to be performed on-site at NASA Ames Research Center, where the foreign person will have access to export-controlled technical data or software.

(c) The Contractor shall be responsible for all regulatory record keeping requirements associated with the use of licenses and license exemptions/exceptions.

(d) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of this clause apply to its subcontractors.

NFS 1852.227-99 DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (INSERT DATE)]]

NFS 1852.232-77 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (FIXED PRICE CONTRACT) (MAR 1989)

(a) Of the total price of items 0001, 0002, 0004, 0005, 0006 and 0007, the sum of $TBD is presently available for payment and allotted to this contract. It is anticipated that from time to time additional funds will be allocated to the contract in accordance with the following schedule, until the total price of said items is allotted:

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (PHASE-IN)

CLIN DATE AMOUNT

0001 TBD $TBD

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (BASE PERIOD)

0002 TBD $TBD

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (OPTION PERIOD 1 – if exercised)

0004 TBD $TBD

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (OPTION PERIOD 2 – if

0005 TBD $TBD

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (OPTION PERIOD 3 – if

0006 TBD $TBD

SCHEDULE FOR ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS (OPTION PERIOD 4 – if

0007 TBD $TBD

(b) The Contractor agrees to perform or have performed work on the items specified in paragraph (a) of this clause up to the point at which, if this contract is terminated pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract, the total amount payable by the Government (including amounts payable for subcontracts and settlement costs) pursuant to paragraphs (f) and (g) of that clause would, in the exercise of reasonable judgment by the Contractor, approximate the total amount at the time allotted to the contract. The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance of the work beyond that point. The Government is not obligated in any event to pay or reimburse the Contractor more than the amount from time to time allotted to the contract, anything to the contrary in the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause notwithstanding.

(c)

(1) It is contemplated that funds presently allotted to this contract will cover the work to be performed until TBD.

(2) If funds allotted are considered by the Contractor to be inadequate to cover the work to be performed until that date, or an agreed date substituted for it, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing when within the next 60 days the work will reach a point at which, if the contract is terminated pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract, the total amount payable by the Government (including amounts payable for subcontracts and settlement costs) pursuant to paragraphs

(f) and (g) of that clause will approximate 75 percent of the total amount then allotted to the contract.

(3)

(i) The notice shall state the estimate when the point referred to in paragraph (c)(2) of this clause will be reached and the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance to the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it.

(ii) The Contractor shall, 60 days in advance of the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it, advise the Contracting Officer in writing as to the estimated amount of additional funds required for the timely performance of the contract for a further period as may be specified in the contract or otherwise agreed to by the parties.

(4) If, after the notification referred to in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this clause, additional funds are not allotted by the date specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or an agreed date substituted for it, the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor's written request, terminate this contract on that date or on the date set forth in the request, whichever is later, pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause.

(d) When additional funds are allotted from time to time for continued performance of the work under this contract, the parties shall agree on the applicable period of contract performance to be covered by these funds. The provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause shall apply to these additional allotted funds and the substituted date pertaining to them, and the contract shall be modified accordingly.

(e) If, solely by reason of the Government's failure to allot additional funds in amounts sufficient for the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor incurs additional costs or is delayed in the performance of the work under this contract, and if additional funds are allotted, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or prices (including appropriate target, billing, and ceiling prices where applicable) of the items to be delivered, or in the time of delivery, or both.

(f) The Government may at any time before termination, and, with the consent of the Contractor, after notice of termination, allot additional funds for this contract.

(g) The provisions of this clause with respect to termination shall in no way be deemed to limit the rights of the Government under the default clause of this contract. The provisions of this Limitation of Funds clause are limited to the work on and allotment of funds for the items set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. This clause shall become inoperative upon the allotment of funds for the total price of said work except for rights and obligations then existing under this clause. (h) Nothing in this clause shall affect the right of the Government to terminate this contract pursuant to the Termination for Convenience of the Government clause of this contract.

1852.235-73 FINAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS (DEC 2006)

(a) The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a final report that summarizes the results of the entire contract, including recommendations and conclusions based on the experience and results obtained. The final report should include tables, graphs, diagrams, curves, sketches, photographs, and drawings in sufficient detail to explain comprehensively the results achieved under the contract.

(b) The final report shall be of a quality suitable for publication and shall follow the formatting and stylistic guidelines contained in NPR 2200.2, Requirements for Documentation, Approval, and Dissemination of NASA Scientific and Technical Information. Electronic formats for submission of reports should be used to the maximum extent practical. Before electronically submitting reports containing scientific and technical information (STI) that is export-controlled or limited or restricted, contact the Contracting Officer to determine the requirements to electronically transmit these forms of STI. If appropriate electronic safeguards are not available at the time of submission, a paper copy or a CD-ROM of the report shall be required.

Information regarding appropriate electronic formats for final reports is available at http://www.sti.nasa.gov under “Publish STI – Electronic File Formats.”

(c) The last page of the final report shall be a completed Standard Form (SF) 298, Report

Documentation Page.

(d) In addition to the final report submitted to the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall concurrently provide to the Center STI/Publication Manager and the NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI) a copy of the letter transmitting the final report to the Contracting Officer. The copy of the letter shall be submitted to CASI at the address listed at http://www.sti.nasa.gov under the “Get Help” link.

(e) Data resulting from this research activity may be subject to export control, national security restrictions or other restrictions designated by NASA; or, to the extent the Contractor receives or is given access to data necessary for the performance of the contract which contain restrictive markings, may include proprietary information of others. Therefore, the Contractor shall not publish, release, or otherwise disseminate, except to NASA, data produced during the performance of this contract, including data contained in the final report and any additional reports required by 1852.235-74 when included in the contract, without prior review by NASA.

Should the Contractor seek to publish, release, or otherwise disseminate data produced during the performance of this contract, the Contractor may do so once NASA has completed its document availability authorization review and the availability of the data has been determined.

(f) All publications of any material based on or developed under NASA sponsored projects shall include an acknowledgement similar to the following:

“The material is based upon work supported by the National Aeronautics…