Goddard institute for space studies follow on

This is modification #2 to the synopsis entitled "Goddard Institute for SpaceStudies Follow-on," Solicitation Number: NNG11321993R, which was originally posted onNovember 23, 2010, and previously modified on February 17, 2011. You are notified thatthe following changes are made: The anticipated release of the solicitation is mid-April2011. Proposals will be due 45 days from the release of the solicitation. Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GSFC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled "Goddard Institute for SpaceStudies Follow-on," Solicitation Number: NNG11321993R, which was posted on November 23,2010. You are notified that the following changes are made: The anticipated release of the solicitation is early to mid-March 2011. Proposals will bedue 45 days from the release of the solicitation.Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GSFC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) forspecialized science support services to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).This is a competitive follow-on to contract NNG06HX21C. The procurement will providescientific programming and analysis in support of specific GISS research programs andperforming computer facility operations, systems programming, technical libraryoperations, and overall logistical support for the GISS research facility as described inthe attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). The scientific programming and analysis functions are integral parts of the respectiveresearch programs. The other support functions are required to maintain and operatefacilities used in performing the research. This effort will be performed on-site at theGoddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, New York.The government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This procurement is a total small business set-aside limited to 8(a) business concernsand will be conducted via SBAs 8(a) program. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541519and $25M, respectively. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about February 1, 2011 with ananticipated proposal due date of on or about March 17, 2011.A draft SOW for the GISS procurement has been posted on the World Wide Web. Thesolicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over theInternet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may beaccessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASABusiness Opportunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= .Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It isthe offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of thesolicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible fordownloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail) toRussellyn R. Hart at Russellyn.Hart-1@nasa.gov not later than January 5, 2011. Telephonequestions will not be accepted.NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman is NancyAbell, Nancy.A.Abell@nasa.gov or 301-286-5867.