NNC17ZFD015R-_COMETS_Industry_Day_Event_Information.docx

National Aeronautics and Space Administration John H. Glenn Research Center Lewis Field Cleveland, OH 44135-3191

May 9, 2017

Attn: Amanda L. George 21000 Brookpark Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44135

Date: May 22, 2017

Location: Building 8- Briefing Center NASA Glenn Research Center

Attendees may register for Industry one-on-ones upon arriving at the Building 8 Briefing Center. They will consist of 30 minute time slots and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. If needed, Industry one-on-ones will also be available over the phone at a later date and time. Please respond if interested in having one-on-one meetings on the registration form below.

Attendance at the COMETS Industry Day event is neither required nor a prerequisite for proposal submission and will not be considered in the evaluation. Interested Offerors must complete and submit the attached registration form by the deadline below. E-mail the completed registration form to the attention of Brianna.L.Artino@nasa.gov in order to attend. Use the subject line “COMETS Industry Day Attendees” in the e-mail.

Pre-registration for this event is required.

For United States (U.S.) citizens, the identification information must be provided no later than COB May 18, 2017. For non-U.S. citizens, identification information must be provided no later than COB May 17, 2017, due to the additional amount of time required for processing approval of foreign nationals. The Center reserves the right to deny access onsite for any reason. If access is denied you will receive notice 24 hours prior to the event. Additionally, the Government is not responsible for offeror’s inability to obtain clearance to attend the Industry Day event. 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.

Unregistered visitors will not be permitted to attend the Industry Day event.

On Industry Day, May 22, 2017, Offerors should plan to arrive early to obtain visitor badging at NASA Security. All attendees MUST provide a valid photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport or State Identification Card). Please review attached instructions for identification requirements. There is a limit of two (2) persons per Offeror, including on-site contractors. Sign-in will take place between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. in the Building 8 Briefing Center. Parking instructions and directions will be given upon arrival. Signs will be posted.

Visitors on NASA Centers are allowed to possess and use photographic equipment (including camera cell phones) and related materials EXCEPT IN CONTROLLED AREAS. Anyone desiring to use camera equipment during the event should contact the Contracting Officer to determine if the site(s) to be visited is a controlled area. Video recording of the Industry Day presentations is not permitted.

As stated in the COMETS Draft RFP Cover Letter, the Government does not intend to formally respond to Draft RFP comments, but will consider comments when finalizing the Request for Proposal (RFP). Comments must be submitted in writing to Amanda.L.George@nasa.gov no later than 4:30pm EST on May 24, 2017. Please put the Draft solicitation number, NNC17ZFD015R, in the subject line of email.

Copies of the Industry Day presentation and a list of attendees will be made available to all potential offerors and will posted to the www.fbo.gov.

Thank you for your interest in this requirement.

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