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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a specialist in Mars rover mission operations (uplink and downlink) and geologic data analysis to support Mastcam-Z mission operations as a Scie... The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a specialist in Mars rover mission operations (uplink and downlink) and geologic data analysis to support Mastcam-Z mission operations as a Science Payload Downlink/Uplink Lead (sPDL/sPUL). This combined synopsis/solicitation is for a firm fixed price commercial service contract and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The proposed action will be awarded in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is 140G0322Q0103 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitations incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04, effective January 30, 2022. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, and clauses. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 3:00pm ED on April 20, 2022. Quotations are due no later than 3:00pm ED on April 25, 2022. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, firm fixed Price type purchase order on or about April 25, 2022. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the synopsis or solicitation. To be considered for award responses to the solicitation must include the following: 1) The RFQ (SF18) SIGNED 2) If applicable ALL amendments to the RFQ must be SIGNED 3) If applicable all other required documentation mentioned within the solicitation. 4) Fill in response is required for FAR provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 5) Must have an active Unique Entity Identification Number. In accordance with FAR 4.1102 (a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, $16.5M NOTE: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THEIR QUOTES DIRECTLY TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER VIA EMAIL. Please contact the Contracting Officer, Gerry Lewandowski by email at glewando@usgs.gov .

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing tactical mission operation support for the Perseverance Mastc... The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing tactical mission operation support for the Perseverance Mastcam-Z investigation as described in the attached statement of work . This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and associated size standard $16.5 M apply to this announcement. All responsible sources may submit capabilities statement detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to glewando@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 1500 ES, Wednesday April 13, 2022. Responses submitted by other means shall not be accepted or considered. Statement of work A. Tactical Mission Operations Support is needed for the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Perseverance Mastcam-Z Investigation at the Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) in Flagstaff AZ. The Mastcam-Z investigation is led by Arizona State University (ASU; Prof. (REDACTED), Principal Investigator). B. The USGS Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) is directly involved in multiple NASA planetary missions, including the Mars 2020 ¿Perseverance¿ rover mission. Specifically, the ASC is heavily involved in the operation of the Mastcam-Z instrument on the Mars 2020 rover and processing/analysis of Mastcam-Z data. C. The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mast Camera Zoom (Mastcam-Z) Multispectral, Stereoscopic Imaging Investigation, Space Sci. Rev. 217, doi:10.1007/s11214-020-00755-x. D. Contract work is needed to support tactical mission operations and data analysis for this NASA-funded project. A. Technical Requirements. 1. Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor shall provide experienced and qualified individual(s) to complete the tasks described below. The government requires a specialist in Mars rover mission operations (uplink and downlink) and geologic data analysis to support Mastcam-Z mission operations as a Science Payload Downlink/Uplink Lead (sPDL/sPUL). sPDLs and sPULs will rotate into the tactical role as scheduled in advance. 2.The contractors performance will be monitored by reviewing daily sPDL and/or sPUL reports and processed data on internal Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Arizona State University web sites. B. Deliverables. 1. Support tactical Mars 2020 mission operations as scheduled on any weekday by the Mastcam-Z team, serving as a liaison between the Mars 2020 tactical team and the Mastcam-Z science team, approximately 20 hours per week. 2. Become and remain familiar with Mastcam-Z operational modes and best practices 3. Communicate lessons learned from tactical operations experience to the Mastcam-Z team within 24 hours. 4. During sPUL shifts, participate in uplink planning meetings via WebEx, provide Mastcam-Z information via Mattermost (chat), populate science intent and requestor field in planning software, and document planned activities in web-based reports. 5. During sPDL shifts, review and examine Mastam-Z data received during the previous mission plan, generate special Mastcam-Z image/multispectral products as requested and deliver them to the Mastcam-Z team within 24 hours of data receipt on internal JPL and ASU web sites. Complete Science Support Report and document new file locations. Notify Mastcam-Z staff of any concerns or especially interesting results immediately. 6. Apply excellent written and oral communication skills (English) to communicate effectively with scientists/researchers, collaborators, and other mission operations staff. 7. Tactical operations reports and high-level data products must be delivered by the end of each days shift. SUPPORTING INFORMATION A. Work will be entirely computer-based from the contractors home office with remote access to USGS, JPL, and ASU internal networks via VPN. B. Period of Performance will be from date of award to 9/30/2022. Level of effort expected to be approximately 20 hours/week. C. Government Furnished Property (GFP): Yes D. Special Considerations. 1. The contractor will require a minimum of 3 years of experience in 1) Tactical Mars rover operations and 2) Modern image processing software, including the Interactive Data Language (IDL). 2. Office work is sedentary and may involve long periods of working at a desk and computer. 3. All DOI/USGS required safety and security training shall be provided by DOI/USGS.