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NNH16570139Q

Writer for the Office of Aeronautics Research

NAIC Code 711510 – Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters (HQ) is requesting quotations under RFQ NNH16570139Q for Writer Services described in the attached Statement of Work (Attachment A) in support of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). It is the Government’s intent to award a single purchase order as a result of this Request for Quote.

NASA intends to award an order with a period of performance of 5 years comprised of a one -year base period and four (4) one-year option periods.

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for

Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-Line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at https://www.fbo.gov/ .The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the On-Line RFQ.

The Government intends to acquire commercial services using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified

Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.

Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than 2:00pm Eastern Time, August 18, 2016. It is the quoter’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the On-Line RFQ and amendments (if any).

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note “B”.

Offerors are to provide writer services in support of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission

Directorate. See Attached Statement of Work (SOW).

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Attachments:

Model Order (Enclosure 1)

Statement of Work (Attachment A)

IT Security Applicable Documents List (Attachment B)

IT Security Management Plan (Attachment C) to be submitted 30 days from the order effective date

Instructions to Offerors (Enclosure 2)

Evaluation Criteria (Enclosure 3)

Pricing Exhibits (Enclosure 4)

Adobe Acrobat DC Conversion Instructions (Enclosure 5)

Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Enclosure 6)

Intention to Submit a Quotation Form (Enclosure 7)

Past Performance Questionnaire (Enclosure 8)

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTION FOR VENDOR: ANY INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THIS SECTION

CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR BY USING

THE "ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" BUTTON ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN

01. The provisions and clauses in this RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-47.

Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 below.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015) is incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text, with the exception of paragraphs: See Enclosure 2 – Instructions to Offerors

FAR addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are indicated as follows and incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: See Enclosure 1 - Model Order

NASA FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 18) addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are indicated as follows and incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: See Enclosure 1 - Model Order

The Government may consider a late quotation or modifications to a quotation received after the date indicated for receipt of quotations but before the Government has made an offer, should such action be in the best interests of the Government.

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THROUGH RFQS BY USING

THE "ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" BUTTON ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN.

02. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS - RFQS

(a) Amendments to this RFQ. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor the Federal Business

Opportunities (FBO) for the release of any amendments to this RFQ.

(b) Brand name or equal quotes. N/A

(c) Costs of quote preparation. This RFQ is not an order. This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

(d) Additional GSA contract information. If quoting on item(s) on a GSA contract, in addition to entering the GSA contract number in the appropriate textbox, the quoter shall include all other pertinent GSA contract information, if available, and show all applicable discounts for each line item VIA RFQS TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER BY USING THE "ADD ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION" BUTTON ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN.

(e) The offeror selected for award must submit a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 (APR

2016), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, when requested by the contracting officer. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.

(f) Modifications of RFQ quotes. Warning! Once the "Submit Quote" button on the last screen you will come to has been selected, this quote cannot be changed; however, another quote may be generated and submitted.

EVALUATION

03. EVALUATION

See Enclosure 3 - Evaluation Criteria

ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION

CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR BY USING

THE "ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" BUTTON ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN.

04. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION

See Enclosure 1 – Model Order