Russian language and logistics services

Added: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Mar 01, 2012 2:14 pmTrack Changes This is modification 14 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1) The RLLS Virtual Cost and Pricing Pre-Proposal Conference is rescheduled to March 6,2012 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm (Central Standard Time). 2) The updated RLLS Virtual Cost and Pricing Pre-Proposal Conference charts are nowavailable on the RLLS website. For new RSVP's, please email the names and titles of the persons planning to participateby March 5, 2012, to Lara Procknow at lara.n.procknow@nasa.gov. WebEx and audioconference log-in instructions will be sent to you prior to the event.If you have previously RSVP'd, there is no requirement to RSVP again. You will be sentan e-mail with the new WebEx and audio conference log-in instructions. If you do notreceive an e-mail by March 5, 2012, please contact Lara Procknow atlara.n.procknow@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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Feb 27, 2012 3:46 pmTrack Changes This is modification 13 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: The RLLS Virtual Cost and Pricing Pre-Proposal Conference charts are now available on theRLLS website. 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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Feb 22, 2012 4:10 pmTrack Changes This is modification 12 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: The purpose of this modification is to announce that NASA/JSC intends to hold the RLLSVirtual Cost and Pricing Pre-Proposal Conference via WebEx on February 28, 2012 from10:00-11:00AM, local Houston time. There will be no event to attend in person. The goals of this Virtual Cost and Pricing Pre-Proposal Conference are to: 1. Promote competition; and 2. Provide industry with an understanding of the Cost and Pricing Instructions for theRLLS procurement. Only the Cost and Pricing Instructions will be discussed at this event. Therefore, it ishighly encouraged for cost and pricing personnel working on the proposal to participatein this event. Please email the names and titles of the persons planning to participate to Lara Procknowat lara.n.procknow@nasa.gov. WebEx and audio conference log-in instructions will be sentto you prior to the event. For those that don't have the opportunity to sit in on the meeting, the Virtual Cost andPricing Pre-Proposal Conference charts will be posted on the following website:http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ . The opportunity to set up one-on-one meetings with NASA/JSC is not available for thisevent. 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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Feb 06, 2012 1:16 pmTrack Changes This is modification 11 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1. The Future Requirements Day attendees list is now available on the RLLS website. 2. An updated RLLS Milestone Schedule is now available on the RLLS website.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Jan 12, 2012 1:52 pmTrack Changes This is modification 10 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1. NASA/JSC will be holding a Future Requirements Day and One-on-One Sessions withIndustry to discuss the RLLS procurement. Please see the attached documents for moreinformation. Key features and the procurement strategy related to the Request forProposal are intended to be discussed at the Future Requirements Day Presentation. Industry is encouraged to provide comments or questions regarding the information that isreleased during the Future Requirements Day Presentation.2. The Future Requirements Day charts are posted. Please note that the informationpresented during the Future Requirements Day Presentation and charts are pre-decisional. The due date for RSVP responses is January 20, 2012.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Dec 22, 2011 12:55 pmTrack Changes This is modification 9 to the synopsis entitled Russian Language and LogisticServices (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified thatthe following changes are made:NASA/JSC is rescheduling the Future Requirements Day Presentation which is currentlyscheduled on January 4, 2012 and the One-on-One Sessions with Industry which arecurrently scheduled on January 4-5, 2012. The new date for the Future Requirements DayPresentation and One-on-One Sessions with Industry has yet to be determined. TheGovernment's intent is to reschedule these events as close to the original dates aspossible. Continue to monitor the acquisition website for additional information inregard to the new dates. 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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Dec 22, 2011 10:58 amTrack Changes This is modification 8 to the synopsis entitled Russian Language and LogisticServices (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified thatthe following changes are made:The Future Requirements Day Presentation Charts were inadvertently posted to the RLLSacquisition website. The link to the charts has been removed and will be reactivated assoon as possible.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Dec 21, 2011 10:07 amTrack Changes This is modification 7 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1. The Draft Statement of Work is issued. Please see the attached document. Industry isinvited to submit questions, comments, and feedback. The due date for responses isextended. All submissions are due by January 9, 2012.2. The technical library is now available on the procurement websitehttp://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ .3. The Future Requirements Day presentation is available. Please see the attacheddocument. 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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Dec 08, 2011 3:40 pmTrack Changes This is modification 6 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES (RLLS) NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1. A Draft Request for Proposal will not be issued for this procurement. However, a DraftStatement of Work will be issued in December 2011. The Request for Proposal is scheduledto be released on or before January 30, 2012. 2. NASA/JSC will be holding a Future Requirements Day and One-on-One Sessions withIndustry to discuss the RLLS procurement. Please see the attached documents for moreinformation. NASA/JSC does not intend to hold a Pre-Proposal Conference; however, keyfeatures and strategy related to the Request for Proposal are intended to be discussed atthe Future Requirements Day. Industry is encouraged to provide comments or questionsregarding the information that is released during the Future Requirements Day.3. The Russian Language and Logistics Services Acquisition Schedule is posted to thewebsite.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Nov 21, 2011 3:50 pmTrack Changes This is modification 5 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: NASA is seeking industry input from interested parties and vendors on what web-accessiblesoftware tools/applications and capabilities are already available in industry to provideautomation related to the Russian Language and Logistics Services (RLLS) contract. Theweb-accessible tools/applications would be used by NASA to make requests for RLLSservices as well for NASA to have insight into workload and relevant metrics. Areas ofemphasis include automated requests for interpreter, translation and language trainingservices, transportation scheduling, placement of travelers in government providedhousing, foreign national badging and Information Technology (IT) access provisioning andautomated, vehicle fleet management, inventory management and customer service feedback. Interested parties and vendors may refer to the Mission Integration Contract (MIC)Statement of Work and associated Task Orders posted athttp://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ to review the relevant services that are coveredby the current contract. Please provide your input on A) currently available onlinesoftware tools/applications within industry, B) the software capability as it pertainsthe RLLS work, C) your experience using these tools in your current work and D) yourcapability to deliver and maintain these tools.The due date for responses is December 1, 2011.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Nov 08, 2011 10:45 amTrack Changes This is modification 4 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: 1) The Statement of Work, relevant Task Orders, and Data Requirements Deliverables forthe current Mission Integration Contract are now available at: http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ 2) Industry is invited to submit their company information via the Interested Parties -Request Form link on http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ . Information submittedwill be posted on the RLLS website.3) Questions from Industry and Government's response are attached;4) The primary languages are Russian and English; however, additional languages used inthe International Space Station Program may be needed to support the International SpaceStation Program and other programs as necessary;5) The revised anticipated release date of the Request for Proposal is early January 2012with an offer due date of February 2012. The rationale for the slip is to align with theCenter's schedule. 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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Oct 27, 2011 3:20 pmTrack Changes This is modification 3 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: Additional input is requested from industry on the followingquestions: Identify tasks within the scope of work suitable for small businessperformance within the United States. Of those tasks, identify the small businesscategory (e.g., Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, Woman-owned Small Business,Veteran-owned Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business, HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, etc.) and recommendations forrealistic small business subcontracting goals.The due date for responses is November 3, 2011.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Aug 05, 2011 5:10 pmTrack Changes This is modification 2 to the synopsis entitled RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICSSERVICES NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: Additional input is requested from industry on the following questions: Considering the various types of work on this contract (i.e. language services andlogistic services), please provide input on whether this effort should be one contract,or if not, how it is recommended for it to be divided into more than one contract.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm Modified: Aug 05, 2011 2:06 pmTrack Changes This is modification 1 to the synopsis entitled Russian Language and LogisticServices NNJ11401832R which was posted on July 28, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: The due date for responses is extended to August 12, 2011.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/JSC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 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: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Russian Language andLogistics Services.The Russian Language and Logistics Service (RLLS) contract will support the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) by providing necessary infrastructure operations functions includingRussian language and logistics services at Johnson Space Center (JSC) and other locationsincluding Moscow, Russia and Kazahkstan. The purpose of the ISS is to conduct physical,engineering, and life sciences research for the benefit of life on Earth and to advanceexploration of our solar system and enable commerce in Space. In order to effectivelysupport and utilize the ISS, NASA requires products and services to perform: Translation, interpretation, language training, and logistics services requiredby the ISS Program. The primary location for contractor activity in the United States(U.S.) is JSC. The primary locations for contractor activity in Russia and Kazahkstaninclude the U.S. Embassy in Moscow; Mission Control Center in Korolev; Gagarin Researchand Test Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City; Volga Complex in Moscow, launch complexin Baikonur, Kazahkstan, landing sites in Kustanai, Arkalyk, Karaganda and AstanaKazahkstan; Russian Federal Space Agency office buildings in Moscow; the Institute ofBio-Medical Problems (IBMP), and Russian Federal Space Agency contractor facilities(Rocket Space CorporationEnergia (RSC-E), Khrunichev, Zvezda etc). Obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the performance ofwork under this contract in compliance with applicable host country laws. Provide Russian logistics in the areas of transportation services, meetingservices requiring language (interpretation and translation) services and logistics,travel services, housing services, office management and administration services,inventory tracking, NASA cargo integration in Baikonur, Moscow shipping coordination,launch and landing NASA visitor scheduling logistics, and other related services in orderto implement ISS Operations in Russia.This procurement is full and open compeition. All responsible sources may submit anoffer which shall be considered by the agency.The anticipated release date of the Draft RFP is about November 2011. The anticipatedrelease date of the RFP is about December 2011 with an anticipated offer due date ofabout February 2011.NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isMelanie Saunders and may be reached at Melanie.saunders-1@nasa.gov or 281-483-0490.This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry theopportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well aspromote competition. This document is not to be construed as a commitment by theGovernment nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Interested offerors orvendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirementsshould submit the following:1) A capability statement indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effortdescribed herein.2) Input regarding what contract type would be most feasible with supporting rationale3) Input regarding what contract incentives would be feasible to incentive positiveperformance with supporting rationale4) Input regarding length of contract (including consideration of option periods) withsupporting rationaleResponses must be 10 pages or less and include the following: name and address of firm,size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years; ownership; whether they arelarge, or any category of small business. All responses shall be submitted to Lara N. Procknow and Julie K. Karr no later thanAugust 5, 2011. Please reference NNJ11401832R in any response. Any referenced notes maybe viewed at the following URLs linked below. Respondents will not be notified of theresults of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in anyresultant solicitation for the requirement. The solicitation 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 home page ishttp://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= . These documentswill also reside on http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/rlls/ .It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet sites 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 technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail). Telephonequestions will not be accepted.