NACS_RFP_J.1(b)_Attachment_10_Past_Performance_Questionnaire.pdf

NNA17554082R ATTACHMENT J.1(b)10

This form contains Source Selection Information when completed.

CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER

DATE: ______________

Dear Client:

We are currently responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the NASA Ames Research Center for

NASA Advanced Computing Services (NACS) procurement.

NASA Ames Research Center is continuing to place increased emphasis on past performance as a source selection factor. As such, a requirement of its solicitation is that past clients of ours be identified and asked to participate in the evaluation process.

We have identified ___________________________ of your organization as the point of contact based on his/her knowledge concerning our work.

Please complete the enclosed Past Performance Questionnaire and forward it directly to NASA Ames

Research Center, ATTN: Veronica L. Gutierrez, Code JAI: 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001. E-mail responses may be sent to: Veronica.L.Gutierrez@nasa.gov.

A response to this questionnaire is requested to the above address no later than ____________.

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Any questions may be directed to the undersigned.

Sincerely, Enclosure

Please use the following adjectival ratings to respond to the questions on the following pages. Please select one rating per statement, using the following definitions and provide additional remarks to further explain any Excellent or Poor rating, as well as in response to the more detailed questions.

Definition of Ratings

Excellent (E)

Consistent record of exceptional past performance by the offeror and any proposed major subcontractors on work identical or very similar to the work requirements of the proposed contract; indicates exemplary performance in a timely, efficient, and economical manner; very minor (if any) problems with no adverse effect on overall performance.

Very Good (VG)

Consistent record of successful past performance by the offeror and any proposed major subcontractors on work identical or very similar to the work requirements of the proposed contract; demonstrating very effective performance that would be fully responsive to contract requirements with contract requirements accomplished in a timely, efficient, and economical manner for the most part with only minor problems with little identifiable effect on overall performance.

Good (G)

Successful past performance by the offeror and any proposed major subcontractors on work similar to the work requirements of the proposed contract; and it demonstrates effective performance; fully responsive to contract requirements; reportable problems, but with little identifiable effect on overall performance.

Neutral (N)

Neutral score. Assigned to offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or not applicable.

Satisfactory (S)

Successful past performance by the offeror and any proposed major subcontractors on work similar to the work requirements of the proposed contract and may be limited in terms of the size, scope and complexity when compared to this contract; demonstrates meets or slightly exceeds minimum acceptable standards; adequate results; reportable problems with identifiable, but not substantial, effects on overall performance.

Poor (P)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance demonstrates performance that does not meet minimum acceptable standards in one or more areas; remedial action required in one or more areas; problems in one or more areas, which adversely affect overall performance.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Contract Information

Offeror:

Contract Name

Contract Number:

Agency/Company/

Organization Name:

Point of Contact Name:

Point of Contact Phone:

General Contract Information

Please provide the following information about this contract and the Offeror's role:

1. Provide a brief description of services provided by the Offeror under this contract.

2. Type of Contract

Firm Fixed Price ☐ Cost Plus Fixed Fee ☐

Cost Plus Award Fee ☐ Other (Describe): ___________________________ ☐

3. Method of Competition:

Non-Competitive

Competitive (provide description—e.g., Full and Open, Small Business Set-Aside, etc.—below)

Follow-on?

New requirement?

4. Period of Performance (including options/extensions):

From: To:

5. Total Contract Value (including all options) :_______________________

6. Briefly describe any change(s) from original contract value (including cost overruns):

7. Was there a cost overrun? ( ) Yes ( ) No

If yes, please explain (please address any overruns in direct and indirect costs (such as increases in overhead rates) and their impact on overall cost performance):

8. What are the total contract expenditures to date (cost/fees to date based on invoices, reports, etc.)?

9. If this is/was an award fee contract, please provide award fee percentages earned for the last year.

Please provide the rating scale used to determine such percentages.

10. Please comment on the Contractor’s performance (technical, schedule, cost and/or subcontract management).

Offeror’s Performance

Please rate the Offeror’s performance under this contract for the specific services, functions, or issues listed below. Please ensure that the rating is consistent with the Definition of Ratings provided.

RELEVANT TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE RATING

(Please circle)

Overall technical performance over the life of the contract. E VG G N S P

Accomplish task requirements independently and in a timely manner. E VG G N S P

Communicate and collaborate across all contract requirements among contract staff members and with the Government.

E VG G N S P

Create best practices or lessons learned and integrate them into operations across the contract.

E VG G N S P

Ability to evaluate and infuse new technology into operations specifically to meet and/or exceed contract requirements and impact to contract performance.

E VG G N S P

Ability to provide technical support for acquisitions of information technology and/or High Performance Computing hardware, software, maintenance, or services.

E VG G N S P

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

PERFORMANCE RATING

(Please Circle)

Recruit, develop, and retain a workforce of qualified personnel in a timely manner.

E VG G N S P

Fill vacant positions with highly qualified people in a timely manner.

E VG G N S P

Make changes to lines of authority and/or key personnel to improve contract performance or effectiveness.

E VG G N S P

Utilize corporate or company resources (internal or external), such as services, facilities, equipment, and/or staff assistance.

E VG G N S P

Ability for acquisition of information technology and/or

High Performance Computing hardware, software, maintenance, or services and related impact to contract performance and cost.

E VG G N S P

Please provide an explanation for any Excellent or Poor ratings above. Also include any other comments relevant to the

Offeror’s performance on this contract.

Please evaluate the contractor’s innovativeness and provide any relevant examples where the contractor was innovative through the use of new methods, technologies, best practices, or lessons learned that provided a significant benefit to this contract.

Submitted By (Name and Title) Date

Agency/Company Phone Number