NNC16ZL009R_Request_for_Proposals,_with_attachments.zip

This sources sought notice requests capability statements for the Glenn Engineering and Research Support (GEARS) acquisition. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center seeks to determine the appropriate level of competition and small business subcontracting goals for the GEARS contract, estimated at $300 million over five years. The GEARS contract will provide engineering and research services and support Glenn Research Center's core competencies in communications and intelligent systems, power, materials and structures, systems engineering and architecture, and propulsion. Responses are requested by June 1, 2016 and must include company information and capabilities relevant to the potential effort. The notice also requests comments on incentive structures and lessons learned from similar engineering service contracts, as well as information needed to submit a credible proposal.