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*** NOTE: Due to the migration of the data from Federal Business Opportunity (fbo.gov) to Contracts Opportunity (beta.sam.gov), this Request For Information (RFI) is an amendment of RFI 80ARC020-PRS-R... *** NOTE: Due to the migration of the data from Federal Business Opportunity (fbo.gov) to Contracts Opportunity (beta.sam.gov), this Request For Information (RFI) is an amendment of RFI 80ARC020-PRS-RFI from fbo.gov and supersedes that RFI. The “Questions and Answers” from 80ARC020-PRS-RFI are posted here.*** NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) is hereby soliciting information about potential sources for Parachute Recovery System (PRS) for the Re-Entry Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (REV-TD) project. The Re-Entry Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (REV-TD) mission is part of a new series of low cost AFRL/NASA missions. A cost cap and planned flight hardware delivery schedule in 2022 severely limits the amount of technology development for the REV-TD program. Hence, every effort is being made to incorporate well-understood technology. To this end, the REV-TD program will utilize a scaled down capsule shape nearly identical to Stardust and OSIRIS-REx and subsequently expects a decelerator system similar to that used for those projects. However, it is the intent of the REV-TD program to maximize the use of knowledge obtained in all previous planetary probe development programs of parachute recovery systems. Additional For Official Use Only (FOUO) details are available that describe the design, PRS specifications and requirements and the interface control document between the capsule and PRS. Interested sources may send a request for these details to NASA Ames Procurement (TBD). I. PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1) To request information on capabilities of potential Offerors to provide the services described in para II. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered by the Government and used for acquisition planning purposes only. 2) To request information from interested parties regarding their preferred contracting approach to provide the services described in the Draft PRS. II. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED WORK BACKGROUND It is anticipated that NASA ARC will issue a (TBD) contract. The Contractor shall provide the following products and services for the REV-TD PRS: Flight and flight spare parachute recovery system that satisfies the requirements and specifications in REV-TD-PRS-Specifications Installation of the parachute recovery system at a pre-determined integration facility End Item Data Package for the flight and flight spare unit which includes: List of delivered items Packaging/handling transport and storage data sheet Shipping documents Certificates As-built configuration list Connector mate-demate record Limited life items list Limited life record Age sensitive Items record NCR’s Safety data package Procedures Test plans and reports Inspection reports Assembly & interface drawings. Photos Packing, unpacking, handling, storage and transportation procedures Pyrotechnic and propellant data list Interface description Design description III. RESPONSES REGARDING POTENTIAL SOURCES STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES Interested Offerors having the required specialized capabilities/qualifications to support some or all of the work described above are asked to submit a capability/qualification statement that shall not exceed 5 pages (double-sided) in PDF format. A page is defined as 8 1/2" x 11", with one inch margins on all sides, using not smaller than 12 point font. Address all requested information listed below (Numbered 1 through 6) to the fullest extent possible. Be legible, including any figures, exhibits and diagrams which are not subject to the page limit. The response must include the following: 1) Company name, address, technical and contractual point(s) of contact, phone, e-mail, and website (if applicable). 2) Cage Code and DUNS number, as indicated in organization's System for Award Management registration; 3) Whether your company is Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, HBCU/MI, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for NAICS code 314999, Parachutes Manufacturing, size standard 500 employees. 4) Whether your company plans to participate in this procurement as a Prime or a Sub Offeror. 5) Your company’s capability in each of the technical areas. For each technical area, indicate what percentage of the technical area you would perform. 6) Number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime); list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact - address and phone number). The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses. IV. RESPONSES REGARDING THE CONTRACTING APPROACH The Government is soliciting contracting approaches to the Parachute Recovery System contract that will enhance competition and provide business opportunities. Therefore, the Government is requesting feedback on the following areas for consideration during acquisition planning: 1) Socio-economic considerations: ARC is interested in your comments on establishing subcontracting goals for Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Woman-owned (WOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SD-VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) such as: • Are you contemplating proposing as a prime Contractor or subcontractor? Why? • What PRS areas are you capable of performing? • Recommendation for other applicable NAICS codes. 2) Incentives: In an attempt to determine the appropriate contract type (contract types for consideration, alone or in a hybrid combination, including Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement contracts, such as FFP, FPI, CPFF, and CPIF) for this procurement: • Which contract type or combination of contract types might be more appropriate (benefits and impediments)? • How that proposed contract type would affect costs and proposal development. • What types of fee, options, and/or other incentives would be appropriate for this requirement, and • How could those incentives be measured/assessed and what data would be needed? 3) Contract Content/Structure: Do you have any suggestions or examples of restructuring, simplifications, and clarity in the description of the technical areas of the Draft PRS? What other information would improve understanding or clarity of requirements and terms and conditions? 4) Technical Information: Design, Requirements and Specifications: • What is your company’s design, development and verification plan to satisfy the system requirements and product specifications outlined in REV-TD-PRS-Specifications • Does your company have any concerns with the proposed conceptual design, requirements and/or specifications? • REV-TD is a low dollar, fast paced program. Does your company have any recommendations to save cost and schedule without increasing risk significantly. • Does your company have any recommendations regarding how the specification and/or requirements should be modified to reduce the PRS cost and schedule. PLEASE NOTE: There is no limit on the page length to your response to PART IV. V. YOUR RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION All responses to this RFI shall be received no later than 1700 Pacific Standard Time (PST) on December 9, 2019. Please respond via electronic mail (e-mail) to the Contract Specialist, Vanessa Westmoreland at vanessa.r.westmoreland@nasa.gov. Written questions should also be directed to the Contract Specialist and are due by no later than 1700 (PST) on December 2, 2019. Current Questions and Answers are available via attached document (PRS RFI Q&A) In all responses, please reference 80ARC019-PRS-RFI(2). Verbal questions will not be accepted. This Request for Information is for information and planning purposes only and is not be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. No solicitation exists; therefore do not request a copy of the solicitation, If a solicitation is released it will made on the Contracts Opportunity beta.sam.gov website. It is the potential Offeror’s responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . All information received in response to this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled and protected accordingly. As applicable, NASA may provide proprietary information to its support service contractors who are under an obligation to keep third-party proprietary information in confidence. By submitting a response to this RFI, the responder is deemed to have consented to release of proprietary information to such NASA support service contractors.