Independent assessments for systems analysis and concepts development

Added: Feb 24, 2011 2:49 pm Modified: Jun 13, 2011 11:12 amTrack Changes This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Independent Assessment for SystemsAnalysis and Concepts Development, NNL11376266R which was posted on May 3, 2011. You arenotified that the following changes are made: A. Section L.11 Volume II - Business Proposal, (7)d. has been amended to provide claritywithin the first and last paragraphs, and shall read as follows: The first paragraph "d.A completed Form 2, for each year, which will reflect each subcontract and/or consultant,if proposed. In accordance with Form 2, Offerors shall include the following for eachproposed subcontract and/or consultant:" The last paragraph "Note: The sum of theprices required in item (vi) above shall equal the total cost for subcontracts and/orconsultants listed in Form 1. Form 2, the sum for each applicable contract year is to bereflected in Form 1, (cell data reference H22)."1. Cost Form 1 has been amended to include "Subcontracts and/or Consultants" as anelement of cost were it was inadvertently omitted from the list of cost elements.2. Cost Form 2 has been amended to reflect Total Subcontract "and/or Consultant" Cost. In addition, the following note is added: "Note: Copy this form for each applicablecontract year in which subcontract and/or consultants proposed costs are expected toexceed $1,000,000.00 over five years, if subcontracting/consulting is anticipated and isknown at proposal submission." to provide clarity.B. Attachment 1, as a matter of convenience, Attachment 1, Cost Forms is attached tothis amendment in its entirety.C. In addition, Questions and Answers dated June 13, 2011 is also revised and includedwith the Amendment Number 2.The due date for responses is not extended.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/LaRC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23 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).

Added: Feb 24, 2011 2:49 pm Modified: May 19, 2011 12:17 pmTrack Changes This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Independent Assessments for SystemsAnalysis and Concepts Development, NNL11376266R which was posted on May 3, 2011. You arenotified that the following changes are made: The proposal due date is amended from June 17, 2011 to June 20, 2011.The following Section G NFS Clauses have been amended and included in full text. G.4 NFSClause 1852.245-73, G.8 NFS Clause 1852.245-74, and G.9 NFS Clause 1852.245-75. Accordingly, solicitation NNL11376266R, reference number 4200376266, is amended in itsentirety and is attached for submission with your offer.Section L, FAR Clause 52.216-1 is amended to read "The Government contemplates singleaward of a cost plus fixed fee, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contractresulting from this 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/LaRC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23 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.

Added: Feb 24, 2011 2:49 pm Modified: May 03, 2011 1:43 pmTrack Changes This is a modification to the Synopsis 4200376266 entitled "Independent Assessmentsfor Systems Analysis and Concepts Development" which was posted on February 24, 2011.This synopsis modification serves as official notification that the Request for Proposalsfor the Independent Assessment for Systems Analysis and Concepts Development procurement,RFP Number NNL11376266R, is issued on May 3, 2011. The due date for proposals is June 17, 2011.Office Addresses identified above is modified to: NASA/Langley Research Center, MailStop 12, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001The Government anticipates the awardee will be providing independent assessments ofGovernment work products jointly developed with support service contractors supportingthe effort identified in Exhibit A, SOW. Therefore, support service contractorscontributing to such work products have conflicts which cannot be mitigated and are,therefore, precluded from performing this contract. Please refer all questions to Bobbi Forbes at bobbi.forbes@nasa.gov. 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/LaRC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of thesolicitation and amendments (if any).

Added: Feb 24, 2011 2:49 pm NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for independent assessmentsfor systems analysis and concepts development procurement on or about March 15, 2011.This requirement will directly support the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate(SACD). A NASA Langley Research Center organization that develops and delivers advancedconcepts, systems analyses, and multidisciplinary methods in support of Agency Projects,Programs and Mission Directorates as well as for the NASA Chief Engineer and the Officeof the Chief Technologist. The RFP and resultant contract will include restrictiveOrganicational Conflict of Interest language. Support provided to SACD includes, but isnot limited to, the following activities: Conceptual hypersonic and launch vehicledesign, analysis, and optimization, technology assessment, and systems analysis relateddesign environments and analytical tool development, verification and validation. Definition and refinement of the U.S. National Space Policy, including leading theassessment and integration of a diverse set of exploration architecture designconfigurations to yield sustainable and affordable solutions for human and roboticcampaigns in support of agency stakeholders. Element-level definition required forstrategic campaign analysis, including defining and assessing the performance, cost, andrisk characteristics of systems to support development and assessment activities forrobotic systems, crewed and uncrewed systems, and surface systems. Independent sciencemission analysis evaluating technical scope, trajectory analysis, orbital mechanicsassessment, and feasibility of cost and schedule. The RFP will be issued approximatelyon or about March 15, 2011 and proposals will be due on or about April 22, 2011. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note26. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541712 and 1000 employees, respectively. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isCynthiaC. Lee. Direct inquiries to the Office of Procurement Deputy Director, NASALangleyResearch Center, Mail Stop 134, Hampton, VA 23681-2199; phone (757)864-2426;facsimile(757)864-8541.The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will beavailable over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW)server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL,for the NASA/LaRC Business Opportunities home page ishttp://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23 . The documents willissued under solicitation number NNL11376266R. It is the 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). Any referencednotes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below. All contractual technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail or fax).Telephone questions will not be accepted.