Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services (ACITS)4

Added: Jan 29, 2018 1:20 pm The webinar make up session will be on Tuesday January 30, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), PST. Please contact Rachel Jandron at Rachel.A.Jandron@nasa.gov to be added to the make-up session. Please note that this session is only for those who were unable to attend the last webinar session. Ms. Jandron will be sending a confirmation email to those who will be attending the make-up session with connection information.
Questions related to the Webinar have been extended until, Friday, February 2, 2018, no later than 5PM PST. Questions shall be sent to AnJennette Contreras-Rodriguez.

Added: Jan 26, 2018 11:50 pm This notice is to inform industry about the Webinar - Costing on Exhibits 1-16 held on January 25, 2018 from 9 am -11 am, PST.

- Due to the technical issues and limited slots; the Government has decided to host a make-up session. Please note priority will be given to those who were unable to log-in or had technical difficulties. We will try to accommodate everyone; however, slots are limited and will first-come, first-serve.
- Questions related to the Webinar have been extended until, Thursday, February 1, 2018, no later than 5PM PST

Added: Jan 23, 2018 6:46 pm This notice is to inform Industry that the Webinar on Costing for Exhibits 1-16 will take place on January 25th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, PST.

Due to limited space, each organization is limited to 2 unique connections.

If interested, please submit a request to Rachel Jandron at Rachel.A.Jandron@nasa.gov, no later than 2:00 pm PST on January 24, 2018.

You will receive a confirmation via email to participate from Ms. Jandron prior to the start time. The email will include a web link to the Desktop Mobile ViTS (DMV/Vidyo).

The webinar is for informational purposes only. Questions will not be allowed during the webinar. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) at AnJennette.C.Rodriguez@nasa.gov no later than January 26, 2018 by 5:00pm PST.

The following materials are needed for the webinar:

1. Draft RFP (Sections L and M, Cost)
2. Section J b, Attachment 3, Cost/Price Template Workbook - Exhibits 1-16

Added: Jan 22, 2018 1:25 pm Added: Jan 22, 2018 1:21 pm
This notice is issued to provide Industry with information regarding ACITS 4 Industry Day (Week) due to the Government Shutdown. As of January 19, 2018, the Government was shut down due to lack of appropriations; therefore, you are hereby notified of the following:
- One-on-one meetings schedule for January 22, 2018 have been cancelled. A Contracting Officer will contact you to reschedule once the Government has been re-opened.

- Industry Day scheduled will not be cancelled at this time.

- The Webinar scheduled will not be cancelled at this time.

Ms. Kelly Kaplan (Procurement Officer) will update Industry prior each day whether or not Industry day/Webinar are cancelled, including additional one-on-one meetings. She has been provided a list of attendees.

Added: Dec 21, 2017 12:57 pm This Amendment is to provide the following information:
Questions related to the Draft RFP shall be submitted in writing to both AnJennette Contreras-Rodriguez, Contracting Officer (CO), at anjennette.c.rodriguez@nasa.gov and to Rachel Jandron (CO) at Rachel.A.Jandron@nasa.gov no later than 4:00 pm (PST) on January 26, 2018.
An Industry Day will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035 in building N245 room 272. Industry Day will begin at 9:00 am and will end approximately at 2:30 pm. Due to limited space, a maximum of two (2) attendees per organization will be allowed to attend.
The Government also plans to host a webinar on Costing for Exhibits 1-16 (see Section J b., Attachment 3 for exhibits). The date has been scheduled for January 25, 2018 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am (PST). Additional information to follow at later date.
The Government will allow the week of industry day to meet one-on-one with the Contracting Officer (CO). The meetings will be scheduled as follows:
- January 22, 2017, NASA Ames Research Center, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- January 23, 2017, NASA Ames Research Center, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- January 26, 2017, NASA Ames Research Center, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- January 23, 2018, NASA Ames Research Center, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- January 25, 2018, NASA Ames Research Center, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The one on one meetings are limited to two (2) individuals per organization and are available only to Small 8(a) and JV 8(a)'s businesses, since this procurement has been set aside for a small 8(a).
To schedule a one on one meeting, please send a request to Rachel Jandron at Rachel.A.Jandron@nasa.gov no later than 4:00 pm (PST) by January 8, 2018. Please provide the following:
- Provide the name(s) of those in attendance
- the organization
- If visitor badges are required (must be a US citizen)
You will receive a notification confirming meeting has been scheduled via email.
Should you have any questions, you may contact AnJennette Contreras-Rodriguez at anjennette.c.rodriguez@nasa.gov or Rachel Jandron at rachel.a.jandron@nasa.gov .

Added: Dec 20, 2017 8:14 pm You are hereby notified that the DRAFT RFP for the Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services 4 has been posted.

Added: Oct 20, 2017 2:42 pm The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Ames Research Center (ARC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Ames Consolidated and Information Technology Services 4 (ACITS4) requirement. An estimated schedule of milestones can be found below. This pre-solicitation synopsis is issued to replace Request for Information synopsis "Ames Consolidated and Information Technology Services (ACITS) 4 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION", posted on April 26, 2017.

The ACITS 4 procurement is a re-compete of the current Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services 3 (ACITS3), Contract NNA13AB88C. Contract services include IT systems and facilities support; network and communication systems and support; business systems and support; scientific computing systems and support; and outreach and informational systems and support.

The work to be performed is organized into the following technical performance areas based on the draft Statement of Work (SOW):

• IT Systems and Governance Support
• Cybersecurity
• Network and Communications Systems and Support
• Applications Management and Support
• Scientific Computing Systems and Support
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies
• Outreach/Informational Systems and Support

This requirement will be issued as an 8(a) Small Business set-aside procurement. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541512 for with a size standard of $27.5M respectively.

This Request for Proposal will result in a 5 year, Hybrid Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)/Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract consisting of Phase-in, Core contract management, Core technical, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements. The contract will incorporate a 60-day phase-in period, one year base period, and 4 one year option periods.

The tentative ACITS 4 schedule is shown below:

Draft Solicitation - December 2017

Industry Day - January 2018

Final RFP - March 2018

Final Proposal Due - April 2018

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

CURRENT CONTRACT FEATURES: The current contract for this requirement is titled "Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services 3 (ACITS3)", Contract NNA13AB88C with ASRC Research and Technology Solutions (ARTS) and has the following features: 1) Period of Performance: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2018. 2) Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Orders. 3) The contract was awarded as a total small business set aside.

The Contracting Officer will post an Interested Parties List of parties interested in either prime or subcontracting opportunities for this procurement. The List will be updated periodically. If you wish to be included on the List, please submit your company name, address, point of contact name and email, company website, company size to Ms. Rachel Jandron at rachel.a.jandron@nasa.gov.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman (ARC) for this acquisition can be found at https://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.

No solicitation has been issued; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fedbizopps.gov for the release of a solicitation and amendments (if any). Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.

All communications relative to this synopsis must be submitted in writing by e-mail, with the solicitation number in the subject line, to AnJennette Contreras-Rodriguez at AnJennette.C.Rodriguez@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fedbizopps.gov.
Information about major upcoming ARC procurement actions is available at http://ec.msfc.nasa .gov/cgi-bin/eis/admin/admin.cgi?center=ARC.