Hiring an illustrator and a layout designer to aid in the production of a new strategic plan for The GLOBE Program.

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking an illustrator and layout designer to support the production of a new strategic plan for The GLOBE Program, a citizen science initiative focused on Earth science. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate technical skills in high-quality illustrations and design layout through an electronic portfolio, with collaborative work capabilities verified through references. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with vendors required to submit quotes via email to Shanna Patterson by January 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM CT. All potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and include their CAGE/UEI code, lead time for delivery, and point of contact information with their submission. Vendors must also submit any questions in writing by January 22, 2025, and reference the tracking number 80NSSC25891555Q in their email subject line.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses in the Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers NAICS category (711510). The contract's period of performance runs from February 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025, during which the selected contractor will produce up to 100 illustrations for the strategic plan. The work will be performed in Washington, DC, and involve multiple revision cycles based on community feedback, with key deliverables including an initial meeting with NASA GLOBE leadership by February 7, 2025, proposed drawing list by February 21, 2025, initial sketches by March 31, 2025, finished-quality drawings by June 30, 2025, and final copy by August 31, 2025. The project involves collaborative design work for a NASA Earth Science Division initiative co-sponsored by NSF, NOAA, and the Department of State.