Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GEO-XO) Imager Phase A Study

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted Oct 23, 2020

Solicitation number: 80GSFC21R0005
Agency: Goddard Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Responses due: Dec 21, 2020, 3:00 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 541330 Engineering Services
PSC: AR14 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Dec 14, 2020.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest · Dec 14, 2020

The purpose of this amendment is to: 1) post the Questions and Answers (Q&A); 2) update Attachment A, Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment B, Performance Operations Requirements Document (PORD) and section L.8(b)(1), Proposal Content and Page Limitations; 3) remove clause 52.227-17, Rights In Data—Special Works and clause 52.227-93, Applicability Of Rights In Data – Special Works from the solicitation; 4) add clause I.14, 52.222-99, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (DEVIATION 20-09) (NOV 2020) to the solicitation; and 5) provide an updated Enclosure 1, Information Technology Security Management Plan Template.

Update #3 · Nov 20, 2020

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) GEO-XO Imager (GXI) Phase A Study solicitation. The principal purpose of this requirement is to provide a definition-phase study of a geostationary Imager instrument. The Imager will be an infra-red (IR) and visible (VIS) imaging instrument that is planned to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GEO-XO program series of geostationary satellites with the first launch planned for 2031.

NASA will conduct this acquisition as a full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 and the small business size standard is $15M.

This competitive procurement will result in the award of up to two (2) Firm Fixed Price contracts at a not-to-exceed amount of $6M each. The contract will have a period of performance of twelve (12) months from the contract effective date. The anticipated contract award date is April 2021.

The contract will be performed offsite at the Contractor’s facilities.

In order to control and protect sensitive data owned by the Government and its Contractors, NASA policy required all acquisition-related documents be released in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

Below is a list of the Source Selection Authority (SSA) and voting members along with their associated NASA/GSFC organizational codes, for the Integrated Evaluation Team (IET). The names provided are for informational purposes only and other than the Contracting Officer, Tiffanie Ferrell, these individuals shall not be contacted regarding this acquisition. The Government may change personnel associated with this acquisition at its discretion.

SSA

Edward Grigsby, Code 410

Voting Members

John Deily, Code 417

Tiffanie Ferrell, Code 210

Daniel Lindsey, Code 417

Monica Todirita, Code 417

Chris Wheeler, Code 418

Cagatay Aymergen, Code 472

Offerors are encouraged to refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.215-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS–COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION, in particular paragraph (f)(4) which discusses the Government’s right to award a contract without discussions.

All documents related to this procurement including this letter, the solicitation, attachments, exhibits, and any amendments will be attainable electronically from the World Wide Web through the Government-wide point of entry website at www.beta.SAM.gov.

Potential Offerors are requested to periodically monitor the websites for updates.

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

This RFP does not commit NASA/GSFC to pay any proposal preparation costs, nor does it obligate NASA/GSFCto procure or contract for these services. This request shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with, or be paid for charges incurred by performing any of the work called for in this solicitation.

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be due no later than Monday, December 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via NASA’s secure Large File Transfer (LFT) in accordance with Provision L.10. Offerors interested in submitting a proposal in response to this RFP must request a LFT invitation email from the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days prior to the proposal due date.

In accordance with NFS 1815.201(f), a “Blackout Notice” has been issued to NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) personnel. All inquiries/communications pertaining to this acquisition shall be directed only to the Contracting Officer listed below.

All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing, electronically toTiffanie Ferrell, Contracting Officer, at Tiffanie.c.ferrell@nasa.gov on or before Monday, December 7, 2020. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible for consideration.

Update #2 · Nov 4, 2020

NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GEO-XO) Program. This new procurement is for a definition-phase study of a geostationary Imager instrument. The Imager will be an infra-red (IR) and visible (VIS) imaging instrument that is planned to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GEO-XO program series of geostationary satellites with the first launch planned for 2031.

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

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541330 and $15 million, respectively.

The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in November 2020. No Draft RFP will be issued. The Government anticipates issuing a modification to this synopsis when the Final RFP become available.

It is anticipated that this procurement will be a full and open competition. The Government anticipates awarding up to two (2) firm fixed price contracts; of 1-year duration and approximately $6M each for this definition-phase study. Any proposed technology development or risk mitigation efforts would be included in this fixed price.

This synopsis shall serve as the pre-solicitation for the Final RFP.

When the Final RFP is issued, all responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

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

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.beta.sam.gov.

Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to tiffanie.c.ferrell@nasa.gov no later than 15 days from posting date. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

Update #1 · Oct 23, 2020