RFP Q A.pdf
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- NNH16ZCQ001K-CIS-Appendix_Q
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This document is a set of questions and answers related to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix Q. The RFP is seeking industry-led capability studies in two areas: Lunar Surface User Terminals and Network Orchestration and Management Systems.
The key details are:
- The RFP requires proposals to be submitted as a single, searchable, unlocked PDF file with edit permissions enabled. Offerors can provide attachments separately or combine them into the single PDF file.
- The RFP includes requirements related to Intellectual Property, Organizational Conflict of Interest, and compute resource utilization for the NOMS orchestrator. NASA has provided clarification on the compute requirements, relaxing the 80% utilization limit to 90-95% during peak conditions, provided performance is not adversely impacted.
- The overarching goal is to create a reliable, robust, and cost-effective set of commercial space-based and ground-based communication services, with NASA as one of the customers.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF 30 Amend 2 7-26-24 Signed.pdf | ||
| NNH16ZCQ16CQ001K_CIS_APP Q_SF33-AMEND 2.pdf | ||
| QuestionsAnswers 2.pdf | ||
| Enclosure A - Appendix Q Rev 3.pdf | ||
| NNH16ZCQ16CQ001K_CIS_APP Q_SF33-AMEND 3.pdf | ||
| SF 30 Amend 3 Signed.pdf | ||
| Enclosure A - Appendix Q - Rev 1 7-25-24.pdf | ||
| Enclosure A - Appendix Q - 7-8-24.pdf | ||
| NNH16ZCQ001K-CIS_APP Q_SF30_AMEND 1.pdf | ||
| Enclosure A - Appendix Q - Rev 1.pdf | ||
| NNH16ZCQ16CQ001K_CIS_APP Q_SF33-AMEND 1.pdf | ||
| Enclosure E - Standard FAR Patent and Data Rights Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| SF33-CIS BAA.pdf | ||
| Enclosure F - NOMS Demonstration Use Case.pdf | ||
| Enclosure D-Corporate Contributions Worksheet.pdf | ||
| Enclosure C - Pricing Template.pdf | ||
| Enclosure B - Model Contract.pdf | ||
| Enclosure A - Appendix Q - Lunar User Terminals and NOMS.pdf |
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No. Question Answer 1 App. Q Sct. 12.6 Intellectual
Property. Confirm that Intellectual Property should be addressed separately from the Study Approach, and submitted as a separate document / additional attachment to the proposal?
Suggested answer:
Answering section “12.6 Intellectual Property” can be included in the Study proposal stating acknowledgement and acceptance of the objectives outlined in the omnibus BAA, Section 2.7, Intellectually Property Developed Under an Award. If there are any issues or reservations regarding Data Rights and Patent Rights please include in your response.
2 App. Q Sect. 10 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Section 10 states, "Each Offeror shall submit an Attachment B – OCI Avoidance Plan (OCI Plan) with its proposal," while both Table 3 and Section 12.9 list Attachment B as "Attachment B: Model Contract."
Clarify if the OCI plan should be contained within Attachment B:
Model Contract or if it should be submitted as a separate document/attachment to the proposal?
The OCI plan will become Attachment B of your Contract.
Separate document.
3 App. Q Sect. 11.1 Instructions for Proposals and Section 12 Proposal Format and Contents. Given the requirement that "Proposals must be submitted as one searchable, unlocked PDF file with edit permission enabled," and this requirement from 11.1 that "Files can be zipped into one titled
“NNH16ZCQ001K-CIS-
Appendix_Q_VENDORNAME.zip” or uploaded individually," and this requirement from 12.9 that "Along with the proposal, the Offeror shall provide the following attachments," clarify whether Offerors are allowed to submit separate files (e.g., Vol 1, Single PDF is preferable.
2, 3, and Attachments A, B, C, D, etc.) or whether Offerors must combine all files into a single PDF document?
4 App. Q Sect. 4.2.17.c.i Compute
Requirements. "Compute Requirements: compatible with current commercially available edge compute nodes, utilizing no more than 80% of the CPU and memory resources under peak operational conditions." Confirm if this is a requirement on the hosting of the NOMS orchestrator or just a requirement for the clients that connect to it?
Answer:
Upon further consideration, we are providing the following clarifications and updates:
1. Scope of the Requirement:
The compute requirement applies primarily to the hosting of the NOMS orchestrator. However, we expect that clients connecting to the orchestrator will also maintain efficient use of resources to ensure overall system performance and reliability.
2. Relaxation of the Key Performance Parameter (KPP):
We understand the dynamic nature of edge compute environments and the potential for peak resource usage to occasionally exceed initial estimates. Therefore, NASA will allow for higher CPU and memory utilization levels during peak operational conditions. Specifically, we will permit up to 90-95% utilization of CPU and memory resources, provided that this increased utilization does not adversely impact system performance.
3. Performance Assurance:
It is essential that any proposed solution maintains consistent and reliable performance despite higher resource utilization. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate that their solutions can operate effectively under these conditions, ensuring that no degradation in performance occurs.
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