Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET)

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .

Solicitation number
80KSC022R0004
Agency
Kennedy Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AR15 Space R&D Svcs; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Kennedy Space Center is soliciting proposals through solicitation number 80KSC022R0004 to provide Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test services. The services include operations, maintenance, engineering, testing, and program management support. The period of performance is a four-year base period and three two-year option periods, potentially totaling ten years. Proposals will be evaluated based on mission suitability, past performance, and cost, with mission suitability and past performance being approximately equal in importance to cost. The deadline for proposals is April 25, 2022.

There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is D399. The incumbent contractor is Jacobs Technology. The potential value of the contract including all options is estimated at $454,767,304. Services will be performed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and include processing payloads and stacking launch vehicles to support programs such as Artemis, Space Launch System, and International Space Station.

Notice text

7 versions

Update #7 · Latest ·

10/31/2022 – UPDATE

The purpose of this notice is to update the anticipated contract start date. For planning purposes, the anticipated start of performance is revised to on or about April 2023.  

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05/18/2022 – UPDATE

The purpose of this notice is to update the anticipated contract award and start date: For planning purposes, the anticipated contract award date is revised to no earlier than November 2022, with start of performance on or about February 2023.  

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04/21/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0004 to the solicitation.

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04/08/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0003 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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04/05/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0002 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #6 ·

05/18/2022 – UPDATE

The purpose of this notice is to update the anticipated contract award and start date: For planning purposes, the anticipated contract award date is revised to no earlier than November 2022, with start of performance on or about February 2023.  

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04/21/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0004 to the solicitation.

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04/08/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0003 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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04/05/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0002 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #5 ·

04/21/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0004 to the solicitation.

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04/08/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0003 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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04/05/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0002 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #4 ·

04/08/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0003 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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04/05/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0002 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #3 ·

04/05/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0002 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.

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03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #2 ·

03/25/2022 - UPDATE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) hereby releases Amendment 0001 to the solicitation and responses to industry questions.  Additionally, the bidder’s library has been updated.  See the announcement available at https://sam.gov/opp/7cca16867adc4fdaadc694974eee600d/view for details.  Finally, NASA/KSC will hold a virtual preproposal conference on April 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, to provide an overview of solicitation Attachments L-02 through L-06. The preproposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams and registration for the event is not required. Target audience: pricing/cost analysts and contract administrators/professionals. The Microsoft Teams link will be posted to the COMET website, https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/Procurement/COMET, prior to the event. 

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Update #1 ·

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC022R0004 for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) requirement.  Previous notice IDs regarding COMET are listed under NNK21ZMS001L for the: Sources Sought Notice, Draft PWS, and Draft RFP Notice 80KSC022R0004-DRAFT.  In addition, this notice provides the Government’s responses to industry questions submitted to the Draft RFP.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
80KSC022R0004 Amendment 0004 SF30.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0004 Section B-M.docx DOCX document
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0004 Replacement Page Update.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0003 SF30.pdf PDF
Responses to Questions - 04.08.2022.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0003 Replacement Pages Portfolio.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0003 Section B-M.docx DOCX document
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0002 SF30.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0002 Replacement Pages Portfolio.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0002 Section B-M.docx DOCX document
Responses to Questions.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0002 Tracked Changes Portfolio - Informational Only.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0001 SF30.pdf PDF
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0001 Replacement Pages Portfolio.pdf PDF
J-18 Contract Schedule Tables Amend 0001.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0001 Tracked Changes Portfolio - Informational Only.pdf PDF
L-07 Government Standard Labor Categories and Qualifications Amend 0001.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
80KSC022R0004 Amend 0001 Section B-M.docx DOCX document
Responses to RFP Questions.pdf PDF
RFP Cover Letter.pdf PDF
Enclosure 3 - RFP Question Form.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
COMET RFP 80KSC022R0004 Appendix Portfolio.pdf PDF
L-04 Rates and Factors Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
L-05 SubK-Hourly FBLR Details Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Appendix 04 ISS Flight Certified Hardware.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Appendix 10 Contractor-Managed Property.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
COMET RFP No. 80KSC022R0004.pdf PDF
COMET RFP No. 80KSC022R0004 J-Attachments Portfolio.pdf PDF
J-18 Contract Schedule Tables.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Appendix 07 OMEU Matrix.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
L-01 COMET Past Performance Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
L-07 Government Standard Labor Categories and Qualifications.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Enclosure 1 - Summary of Significant Changes from the Draft RFP.pdf PDF
Enclosure 2 - COMET Questions and Responses.pdf PDF
L-02 Phase-In Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
L-03 Basic Cost Price Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
L-06 FFP Work Units Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) Award Award Notice
Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation
Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) Original Pre-Solicitation

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