Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services
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- Solicitation number
- 80KSC020R0036
- Agency
-
Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This pre-solicitation notice seeks launch services to support the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Kennedy Space Center requires up to three launches to deploy six CubeSats into low Earth orbit between January 2022 and July 2022. Prospective offerors are invited to provide written comments on the draft request for proposal by July 6, 2020 to assist the agency in finalizing requirements, schedules, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches. An award is anticipated in September 2020.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 336414 and PSC code is V199. Current contractors were not identified. The contract value and award amounts were not specified, but the services include integration and three launches to deploy the TROPICS smallsat constellation between January 2022 and July 2022, with all payloads required to be placed in their operational orbits by July 31, 2022.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
****07/30/2020 - Responses to DRFP question 24. updated to the following:
Question: 7.2.1, Volume I, Technical/Management Capability (at pgs. 62-64) establishes 5 subfactors. What is the order of importance of and/or weighting of each of these subfactors?
Question:
Launch Service Milestone 7.2.1 - Schedule and, if any, the benefit to the Government.” How will any proposed changes be evaluated? Will the proposed changes be evaluated separate from a Subfactor or as part of (1) Mission Solution. If it will be considered under Mission Solution, would the Government consider moving this evaluation criteria under 1, Mission Solution?
Response:
The five areas found in 7.2.1, Volume I, Technical/Management Capability are not to be considered subfactors, but rather comprise the elements of a sound technical approach. They will not be individually rated or scored. They will be evaluated in accordance with RFP section 7.1 (b) and the evaluation of subfactors as listed under 7.2.1. RFP section 7.1 (b) will be updated to further clarify.****
****07/23/2020 - Responses to questions has been attached as TROPICS DRFP RESPONSES.****
In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1815.201, Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, the subject DRFP is hereby released for public review and comments/questions.
The purpose of the DRFP is to assist the Government in developing the highest quality Request for Proposal (RFP). Prospective offerors are invited to (1) provide comments/questions on all aspects of the DRFP, including the contract clauses, requirement, schedules, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches; (2) identify unnecessary or inefficient requirements; and (3) identify any areas in the DRFP that are confusing or not clear, which may warrant additional information or clarification in the RFP.
Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit written comments/questions via email to the Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov and to the Contracting Officer, Scott Syring, scott.g.syring@nasa.gov.
Prospective offerors are requested to submit comments/questions as soon as they are identified and as frequently as needed. All comments/questions should be submitted on or before July 6, 2020 by 4 p.m. EDT to permit the Government sufficient time for consideration. The Government may answer comments/questions prior to issuance of the RFP or with it.
For your convenience, TROPICS Comment card is attached:
Instructions for submitting comments/questions:
1. Submit all comments utilizing the Excel file titled “TROPICS Comment Card.xls” attached.
2. Input each comment by utilizing the provided drop down menus, in the columns titled “DRFP Section,” SOW Section,” and “Attachment,” to correlate comment to appropriate section of the DRFP. For general comments or any comment that does not pertain to a specific section or attachment, select N/A from the drop down menus.
3. Each new comment/question shall be placed on a separate row and have the applicable section identified.
4. To submit the completed comment/question card please rename the file to include the name of your company (example: “Your Company Name” Comment Card.xls).
5. Reference the synopsis number, 80KSC020R0036, in the subject line of the e-mail.
Oral communications will not be accepted.
If perspective offerors would like to provide a point of contact (POC) for a TROPICS Interested Parties list that will be published, please email POC to Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov.
Note: The Government is not requesting proposals. The DRFP is for planning and information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited.
Update #2 ·
****07/23/2020 - Responses to questions has been attached as TROPICS DRFP RESPONSES.****
In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1815.201, Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, the subject DRFP is hereby released for public review and comments/questions.
The purpose of the DRFP is to assist the Government in developing the highest quality Request for Proposal (RFP). Prospective offerors are invited to (1) provide comments/questions on all aspects of the DRFP, including the contract clauses, requirement, schedules, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches; (2) identify unnecessary or inefficient requirements; and (3) identify any areas in the DRFP that are confusing or not clear, which may warrant additional information or clarification in the RFP.
Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit written comments/questions via email to the Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov and to the Contracting Officer, Scott Syring, scott.g.syring@nasa.gov.
Prospective offerors are requested to submit comments/questions as soon as they are identified and as frequently as needed. All comments/questions should be submitted on or before July 6, 2020 by 4 p.m. EDT to permit the Government sufficient time for consideration. The Government may answer comments/questions prior to issuance of the RFP or with it.
For your convenience, TROPICS Comment card is attached:
Instructions for submitting comments/questions:
1. Submit all comments utilizing the Excel file titled “TROPICS Comment Card.xls” attached.
2. Input each comment by utilizing the provided drop down menus, in the columns titled “DRFP Section,” SOW Section,” and “Attachment,” to correlate comment to appropriate section of the DRFP. For general comments or any comment that does not pertain to a specific section or attachment, select N/A from the drop down menus.
3. Each new comment/question shall be placed on a separate row and have the applicable section identified.
4. To submit the completed comment/question card please rename the file to include the name of your company (example: “Your Company Name” Comment Card.xls).
5. Reference the synopsis number, 80KSC020R0036, in the subject line of the e-mail.
Oral communications will not be accepted.
If perspective offerors would like to provide a point of contact (POC) for a TROPICS Interested Parties list that will be published, please email POC to Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov.
Note: The Government is not requesting proposals. The DRFP is for planning and information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited.
Update #1 ·
In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1815.201, Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, the subject DRFP is hereby released for public review and comments/questions.
The purpose of the DRFP is to assist the Government in developing the highest quality Request for Proposal (RFP). Prospective offerors are invited to (1) provide comments/questions on all aspects of the DRFP, including the contract clauses, requirement, schedules, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches; (2) identify unnecessary or inefficient requirements; and (3) identify any areas in the DRFP that are confusing or not clear, which may warrant additional information or clarification in the RFP.
Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit written comments/questions via email to the Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov and to the Contracting Officer, Scott Syring, scott.g.syring@nasa.gov.
Prospective offerors are requested to submit comments/questions as soon as they are identified and as frequently as needed. All comments/questions should be submitted on or before July 6, 2020 by 4 p.m. EDT to permit the Government sufficient time for consideration. The Government may answer comments/questions prior to issuance of the RFP or with it.
For your convenience, TROPICS Comment card is attached:
Instructions for submitting comments/questions:
1. Submit all comments utilizing the Excel file titled “TROPICS Comment Card.xls” attached.
2. Input each comment by utilizing the provided drop down menus, in the columns titled “DRFP Section,” SOW Section,” and “Attachment,” to correlate comment to appropriate section of the DRFP. For general comments or any comment that does not pertain to a specific section or attachment, select N/A from the drop down menus.
3. Each new comment/question shall be placed on a separate row and have the applicable section identified.
4. To submit the completed comment/question card please rename the file to include the name of your company (example: “Your Company Name” Comment Card.xls).
5. Reference the synopsis number, 80KSC020R0036, in the subject line of the e-mail.
Oral communications will not be accepted.
If perspective offerors would like to provide a point of contact (POC) for a TROPICS Interested Parties list that will be published, please email POC to Contracting Specialist, Jason Siewert, jason.r.siewert@nasa.gov.
Note: The Government is not requesting proposals. The DRFP is for planning and information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TROPICS DRFP RESPONSES.pdf | ||
| 1449 - 80KSC020R0036.pdf | ||
| TROPICS Comment Card.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 01 - TROPICS SOW.pdf | ||
| DRFP.pdf | ||
| Attachment 02 - CDRLs TROPICS.pdf | ||
| Attachment 03 - MDD_R TROPICS.pdf | ||
| Annex 1 - TROPICS LSIRD.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services | Award Notice | |
| Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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