Support for Atmospheric Sciences, Modeling and Data Assimilation (SAMDA) Contract Extension

NASA/GSFC has a continued requirement under contract NNG17HP01C for Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI), to support the research and development activities of the Earth Sciences Division – Atmospheres, and the operational activities of the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office. The areas of support include the design, development, testing, maintenance, calibration and operation of sub-orbital instruments for atmospheric and solar observations; processing and analysis of data collected by instruments observing the Earth atmosphere or solar radiation from spacecraft, sub-orbital platforms, or the ground; development, testing, operation, improvement, and documentation  of computer models that describe Earth system processes; support project scientists in the formulation, implementation, and operation of satellite missions; support the preparation of research proposals, referred journal publications, manuscripts for symposia, and provide communications of research objectives and results. This contract also includes development and use of models and assimilation systems with the goals of advancing satellite data in weather and climate prediction, and using satellite data to advance the environmental modeling capabilities.

During the preaward process of the follow-on contract (SAMDA II) a decision was made to cancel the Request for Proposals (RFP) based on circumstances stemming from a small business size protest and the proposal evaluation findings. Due to this cancellation, NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source contract extension for eighteen (18) months plus six (6) one-month option periods to the current SAMDA contract to acquire continued services from Science Systems and Applications, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This extension will also increase the contract ceiling cost.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Joel Rivera at Joel.Rivera@nasa.gov not later than 3:00 PM (EST) on August 3, 2022. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement action on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.