Industry Day Notice.pdf

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

EARTH SCIENCES PROCUREMENT OFFICE

NOTICE OF INDUSTRY DAY

For the

GLObal Modeling and Assimilation Support (GLOMAS) (80GSFC24R0036)

ATMOphere Support (ATMOS) (80GSFC24R0037)

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties about the upcoming Industry Day scheduled for October 09, 2024, regarding the GLOMAS and ATMOS procurements.

This event aims to facilitate communication and discussion surrounding the Draft Request for Proposals (DRFPs).. Information will be presented on the GLOMAS and ATMOS program offices. Additionally, the Government will provide answers to the questions/comments submitted in advance regarding the DRFPs.

Additionally, time slots will be available for one-on-one breakout sessions, and vendors will have networking opportunities throughout these sessions, providing attendees with the chance to connect and exchange ideas. For further details, please refer to the agenda and instructions below.

AGENDA

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM EST Arrival / Check-in* 08:30 AM – 08:45 AM EST Senior Level Opening Remarks /

Overview of the Earth Science Division

TBD

08:45 AM – 09:00 AM EST GLOMAS Overview Steven Pawson 09:00 AM – 09:15 AM EST GLOMAS Acquisition

Overview Contracting Officer / Procurement Manager

09:15 AM – 10:00 AM EST Q&A/Closing Remarks GLOMAS Team 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM EST Break 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM EST 1-on-1 Breakout Sessions /

Networking** GLOMAS Team

12:15 PM – 01:00 PM EST LUNCH / BREAK*

01:00 PM – 01:15 PM EST Senior Level Opening Remarks /

Overview of the Earth Science Division

TBD

01:15 PM – 01:30 PM EST ATMOS Overview Karen Mohr 01:30 PM – 01:45 PM EST ATMOS Acquisition Overview Contracting Officer /

Procurement Manager 01:45 PM – 02:30 PM EST Q&A/Closing Remarks ATMOS Team 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM EST Break 02:45 PM – 04:45 PM EST 1-on-1 Breakout Sessions /

Networking** ATMOS Team

*Vendors are welcome to bring their own refreshments, as no food or drinks will be provided on the day of the event.

** Each session will last 15 minutes or less, and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please refer to the instructions below for more information.

The desired outcomes of this Industry Day are to:

1. Provide relevant information to the industry.

2. Promote fair competition by gathering valuable feedback.

3. Identify potential risks and issues early on, allowing for timely corrections before the final RFP release.

4. Encourage industry engagement through networking sessions to foster optimal collaboration among industry partners.

The term “Industry Day” is utilized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This designation is intended to encompass a diverse range of entities that may be interested in participating in this acquisition. We welcome all interested parties to engage in this process.

Date/Location

Date: October 09, 2024

Time: 08:00 AM – 04:45 PM EST

Location: NASA Goddard Visitor Center (9432 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771)

For more detailed information about the location, please refer to Attachment 1 – Driving Directions to the Goddard Visitor Center. To help accommodate limited parking availability, we encourage participants to carpool and arrive in a single vehicle whenever possible.

Questions/ Information Requested Prior to Industry Day

During the presentation, the Government will address only questions that have been formally submitted via email in advance. Questions related to this opportunity must be submitted in advance via email to Contract Specialist James H. Kim at James.H.Kim@nasa.gov by 04:00 PM EST on September 30, 2024.

Please ensure the subject line states “GSFC 178 Industry Day.” There will be no exceptions to the time and date on which responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government.

Please note that materials presented and discussed during the Industry Day are for informational purposes only. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. At the discretion of the contracting officer, questions and answers may be posted on Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov following the Industry Day. We encourage you to monitor SAM.gov for any updates and additional information related to this notice.

Industry Day Attendance Instructions:

Pre-registration is required for attendance at the Industry Day. To register, please email Contract Specialist James H. Kim at James.H.Kim@nasa.gov by 04:00 PM EST on September 30, 2024. Ensure that the subject line reads “GSFC 178 Industry Day.” All visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (Federal or State) during check-in. Please be aware that any last-minute requests may not be guaranteed a response or accommodation.

In your registration email, please complete the Registration Form, which includes the following information:

a) Organization Name

b) Names, Titles, and Contact Information of Representatives (maximum of three (3) participants per organization)

c) Interest in One-on-One Session

One-on-One Session

Pre-registration is required for one-on-one sessions. Due to limited availability, in-person sessions on Industry Day will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each vendor will receive a specific time slot, which will be communicated via email before Industry Day. If all in-person slots are filled, the government will offer interested parties a 15-minute virtual session after Industry Day, with details on timing provided via email.

Post Industry Day

Vendors are encouraged to submit feedback regarding Industry Day via email to james.h.kim@nasa.gov, no later than 4:00 PM EST on October 16, 2024, if desired. NASA does not anticipate providing responses to post Industry Day feedback submissions.

Attachments

1. Attachment 1 – Registration Form

2. Attachment 2 – Driving Directions to the Goddard Visitor Center

Sincerely, Michelle R. Padfield Contracting Officer

This notice should not be interpreted as a commitment by NASA to enter into any agreement with any entity participating in the Industry Day. The information collected is intended solely for market research and planning purposes. Participation is strictly voluntary, and any information provided to the Government is submitted without any expectation of compensation and at no cost to the Government. Please be advised that the Government will not reimburse participants for any costs associated with attending this Industry Day. Additionally, the Government reserves the right not to respond to some or all questions posed and to reject, in whole or in part, any input received as a result of this notice. Proprietary information submitted in response to this Industry Day will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Respondents must clearly delineate all proprietary markings and identify any data that is restricted due to proprietary or other rights, marking it accordingly.