Exhibit_15_Past_Performance_Questionnaire_11_18_16.pdf

This form contains Source Selection Information when completed. See FAR 3.104.

Exhibit 15

NNG16575844R

Space and Earth Sciences Data Analysis (SESDA-IV)

Past Performance Questionnaire

Contract TBD

Date November 2016

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS

(Updated September, 2010)

Sections I through III provide for contract-related descriptive information and identification of the evaluator.

Section IV lists the major work elements within our Statement of Work (SOW). Please provide your assessment of the “relevant experience” and “performance” associated with our SOW evidenced within the contract for which you are a reference. Your assessment of the relevancy should reflect the fact that the principal purpose of our contract is to support all the science disciplines within Code 600, including, but not limited to, the study of the Earth, the sun, our solar system and the universe. Research and information technology support services includes scientific data analysis and visualization, modeling and simulation of physical processes, development and testing of flight project instrument and data systems, field experiments, development and operations of large-scale data management, archival and delivery systems, systems analysis, and programming; and includes engineering, technology, research and development, network engineering, and education and public outreach.

“Significant Experience” means that a full range of services was routinely performed by the contractor under the associated SOW element. “Moderate Experience” describes a contractor who has experience in several aspects of a work element even though the experience may not have been on a continuous basis or directly related to the purpose of our contract. “Minimal Experience/Did not Perform” means that, although at least some aspects of the work may have been performed, such performance was limited in scope or frequency, or the work element was not performed under the contract.

Section V evaluates the contractor’s management, technical, schedule, and cost performance. (Additional pages may be used for comments if desired). It is very important to keep in mind that only performance in the past 5 years is relevant. If you cannot answer any questions, please circle “N/R” for Not Rated.

The following definitions are offered for your use in assigning a performance rating for each of the factors in Sections IV and V:

Very High

(VH)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance is of exceptional merit;

indicating exemplary performance in a timely, efficient, and economical manner; very minor (if any) problems with no adverse effect on overall performance.

High

(H)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance demonstrates 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.

Moderate

(M)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance demonstrates effective performance; fully responsive to contract requirements; reportable problems, but with little identifiable effect on overall performance.

Low

(L)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance meets or slightly exceeds minimum acceptable standards; adequate results; reportable problems with identifiable, but not substantial, effects on overall performance.

Very Low

(VL)

The Offeror’s relevant past performance 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.

N/R Not Rated

Section VI provides for evaluation of the contractor’s management of cost and award/incentive fee history.

RETURN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO NASA Goddard Space Flight Center BY December 9, 2016 Attn: Rhea Frazier, Code 210.9 Greenbelt, MD 20771 Phone: 301-286-2028 FAX: 301-286-1773 e-mail: Rhea.P.Frazier@nasa.gov

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

I. Contract Information

A. Name of Company/Division Being Evaluated:_____________________

B. Address:_____________________________________________

C. Contractor Cage Code and/or DUNS number

D. Contract Number:_______________________________________

E. Contract Type:_________________________________________

F. Period of Performance (including options): From:______ To:_______

G. Total Contract Value:_____________________________________

H. Award Information: Competitive: Yes___ No___ Basis of Selection: Technical___ Cost/Price___ Other (specify)_________________________

II. Description of Contract

Briefly describe the services provided under this contract:

During the contract performance being evaluated, this firm was the:

Prime Contractor____ Significant Subcontractor ____ Team Member ____ Other (describe)____________________________________________

Does a corporate or business relationship exist between the firm being evaluated and your organization?

Yes ___ No ___. If yes, please describe: ___________________________

III. Evaluator Information

Name: ____________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________________ Agency/Company: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Date Questionnaire Completed: _______________ Role in Program/Contract: _____________________________________ Length of Involvement in this Program/ Contract: _____________________

IV. SOW Survey: Relevant Experience and Performance Ratings: Please check the appropriate blocks for both Relevance (Significant, Moderate, Minimal/Did Not Perform) and the Performance (VH, H, M, L, VL, N/R) for each SOW Element Listed below (see page 1 definitions and instructions).

SOW ELEMENT

SIGNIFICANT

MODERATE

MINIMAL/

DID NOT

PERFORM

PERFORMANCE RATING

(Please circle)

3.1 Science Support

3.1.1 Mission planning, operations and

systems development - to include planning of mission science operations, data acquisition and distribution, data processing and development of mission data systems, data format standards, products, tools and documentation

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.2 Engineering support for instrument

development - to include the design, develop and test of instruments to be flown on balloon, rocket, aircraft, and satellite missions for science investigations, as well as in ground-based field campaigns

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.3 Mission ground systems - to include

telemetry acquisition, storage, processing and distribution, various data displays, experiment monitoring, and science instrument operations

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.4 Science data production processing, acquisition, archiving and distribution - to include data processing, acquisition, archiving and distribution of Earth science and space science data as well as reduction, calibration, VH H M L VL N/R and validation of data and associated computational results

3.1.5 Scientific data processing tools

development - to include the development of tools for scientific research, mission science planning and operations, as well as instrument data analysis and processing, and to support data systems development and operations

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.6 Modeling, analysis, and information -

to include computational physics support encompassing such areas as mathematical modeling or simulation of physical theories and associated numerical and scientific analyses, pattern recognition, simulation of physical systems, image data analysis, dynamic interaction with graphical displays, and data correlation and error studies using statistical techniques

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.7 Science data user training and

utilization support - to include training to science data users to use applications software packages for searching, accessing, retrieving, processing and analyzing science mission data

VH H M L VL N/R

3.1.8 Proposals and scientific

documentation support - to include developing science or mission proposals and publications as well as the development and delivery of graphical illustrations, animations, and/or data visualization materials

VH H M L VL N/R

3.2 Information systems and technology

support

3.2.1 Computer systems engineering, development and maintenance - to include the development, operation and maintenance of a wide range of databases, software and hardware systems for data acquisition, archiving, search, access, delivery, and distribution while keeping these IT systems secured and operational for delivering information and computational services to the user community

3.2.2 Computer systems management - to

include the administration, management and maintenance of software and hardware of designated (e.g., non-administrative) computer systems as well as their network connectivity, accessibility, and security integrity that meet or exceed Federal, Agency and Center IT and IT security standards and requirements

VH H M L VL N/R

3.2.3 Telecommunications and network

management - to include the planning, development, implementation, and test of advanced telecommunications systems supporting all evolving high performance networks and web based science and data systems

VH H M L VL N/R

3.3 Science communication, education, and

public outreach - to include support of NASA’s science communication, education and public outreach initiatives

V. General Performance Survey

NO PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS

PERFORMANCE RATING

(Please Circle)

1.

Overall performance in planning and controlling the program

VH H M L VL N/R

2. Quality of services and support provided VH H M L VL N/R

3.

Compliance with technical requirements and performance standards

VH H M L VL N/R

4.

Content, accuracy, quality, and timeliness of technical reports and deliverables

VH H M L VL N/R

5.

Ability to design and/or deliver a product that meets or exceeds performance requirements within costs and schedule

VH H M L VL N/R

6. Timely identification and mitigation of risks VH H M L VL N/R

7.

Contractor’s ability to identify and correct performance deficiencies in a timely manner

VH H M L VL N/R

8.

Compliance with technical process and control requirements (quality assurance, configuration management, etc.)

VH H M L VL N/R

9.

Ability to recruit and retain highly skilled personnel, including ability to fill key vacancies in a timely manner.

VH H M L VL N/R

10. Ability to handle fluctuating workloads VH H M L VL N/R

11. Adherence to safety and health procedures VH H M L VL N/R

12. Overall Safety and Health injury/illness record VH H M L VL N/R

13.

Demonstrated understanding and compliance with mission safety requirements

VH H M L VL N/R

14. Communicating and interfacing with Government VH H M L VL N/R

15.

Ability to effectively manage subcontractor performance

VH H M L VL N/R

16.

Ability to build effective working relationships with associate contractors, subcontractors and the Government in a team environment.

VH H M L VL N/R

17.

Timeliness, quality, and accuracy of schedule reporting

VH H M L VL N/R

18.

Adequacy of Contractor’s system(s) for processing task orders and/or changes.

VH H M L VL N/R

19. Overall responsiveness to Government requests VH H M L VL N/R

20. Ability to establish realistic cost estimates VH H M L VL N/R

21. Ability to establish realistic schedule estimates VH H M L VL N/R

22.

If performance based, how successful was the Contractor in meeting the contract metrics?

VH H M L VL N/R

23.

Adherence to estimated costs and contract cost targets

VH H M L VL N/R

24.

Ability to anticipate, identify and control cost growth.

VH H M L VL N/R

25.

Timeliness, quality, and accuracy of financial reporting

26. Overall evaluation of cost performance VH H M L VL N/R

Section VI:

What is the Contract Value:

Initial Value Current Value Estimated Cost: $___________ $____________

Fee: $___________ $____________

Total Value: $___________ $_____________

Briefly describe any change(s) from original contract value:

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

What is the Annual Contract Value to Date (The current contract expenditures to date divided by the number of years of performance to date)?

Was there a cost overrun? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes, please explain:

If this was an award fee contract, what are the individual and/oraverage ratings of performance by your organization? Please attach any available award fee letters or database entries

Please comment on particularly strong/weak points of Contractor’s performance (technical, schedule, and/or cost).

Overall Contract Performance Rating (circle one)

Very High High Moderate Low Very Low

Would you select this Contractor Again? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Please add any other comments you may feel are pertinent.

Rater’s Signature Date