Remote Proofing Solution

Cancelled Solicitation Posted Dec 19, 2024

Solicitation number: 80TECH25Q0022
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Responses due: Jan 23, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
Set-aside: Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
PSC: DE01 IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor)
Place of performance: Huntsville, Alabama 35808, United States
Points of contact: Kaelin Kelley kaelin.w.kelley@nasa.gov

Christina Ostronic christina.m.ostronic@nasa.gov

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Feb 12, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Feb 12, 2025

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking a Remote Proofing Solution that provides an Identity Assurance Level 3 (IAL3) capability for remote identity verification of NASA workers who cannot access a badging facility. The procurement involves acquiring two Identity Stations (desktop and mobile), platform software, supervising operator services, and professional support services that comply with NIST 800-63A IAL3 and FIPS 201-3 standards. The solicitation, numbered 80TECH25Q0022, is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria. Potential vendors must submit a comprehensive response including a Quotation Volume, Technical Volume, and Price Volume by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 23, 2025. Questions regarding the solicitation are due no later than three business days before the response deadline, and vendors can direct inquiries to Kaelin W. Kelley and Christina M. Ostronic at NASA.

The contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541519 with a $34 million size standard, targeting small businesses in the computer-related services sector. The Period of Performance spans from January 16, 2025, to May 17, 2025, with delivery of Identity Stations and related materials required at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama by January 31, 2025. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract, with specific technical requirements including biometric performance thresholds of a False Match Rate of 1:10,000 or better and a False Non-Match Rate of 1:100 or better. The solution must also demonstrate integration capabilities with NASA's existing Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) systems. Invoices for the contract will be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, and the total contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest · Feb 12, 2025

The following updates have been publised to this Request for Quote:

Amendment 001: Extension

Amendment 002: Extension

Amendment 003, Responses to Questions (Q&A) and updates to RFQ

Please refer to each Amendment for additional information.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation number 80TECH25Q0022 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01, effective November 12, 2024. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541519 and $34,000,000, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this acquisition.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has a requirement for an Identity Assurance Level 3 (IAL3) Remote Proofing Solution. See attached Attachment A: Statement of Work (SOW) document.

The Period of Performance will be 120 days from effective date of award. Delivery to Marshall Space Flight Center is required no later than two weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be free on board (FOB) Destination.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with Enclosure 2: FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Quotation Volume, (2) Technical Volume, and (3) Price Volume (to include shipping). All responses shall be submitted electronically to kaelin.w.kelley@nasa.gov and christina.m.ostronic@nasa.gov.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, (Nov 2021). The Government will award a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable contract. See Enclosure 3, Evaluation Criteria.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Found in Enclosure 2.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services found in Enclosure 1.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services found in Enclosure 1.

The applicable provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are included in the attached solicitation document.
All invoices shall be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with 1852.232-80 Submission of Vouchers/Invoices for Payment (APR 2018).

Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time seven (7) business days before the deadline for responses.

If you have any additional concerns, please contact the Contract Specialist via email at: kaelin.w.kelley@nasa.gov and the Contracting Officer via email at: christina.m.ostronic@nasa.gov.

Update #3 · Jan 8, 2025