Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source 8(a) contract to Newton, LLC. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible so... NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source 8(a) contract to Newton, LLC. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements,” Newton, LLC has experience in the engineering development and design, manufacturing and assembly, space flight qualification and performance testing, and delivery of mechanical, mechanisms, electromechanical, and/or deployment system hardware. Newton’s unique knowledge, experience and expertise gained on NASA’s various missions has qualified them to perform the requirements of the CCRS contract. Only an experienced contractor with extensive, engineering knowledge will meet the required elements of the contract statement of work needed to meet the mission requirements within the defined mission timeline. Newton is the only known source that has the expertise to successfully achieve the challenging objectives of the design, fabrication. The principal purpose of this requirement is for the design, fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery of Mars Sample Return (MSR) Capture Containment and Return System (CCRS), Lid Release System (LRS) and the Capture Lid Mechanism. The Government does not intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR part 12. This 8(a) sole source procurement will result in a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334511 and 1,250 employees, respectively. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Ronda Stone at Ronda.R.Stone@nasa.gov not later than September 18, 2021. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition 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://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html The solicitation and any documents related to the procurement will be available over the internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this Internet site (www.fbo.gov) for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center has a requirement for 8a certified companies with experience in product development and hardware deliverables of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems in support... NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center has a requirement for 8a certified companies with experience in product development and hardware deliverables of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems in support of NASA Space Flight Missions, to support a planetary flagship mission at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Interested vendors with experience in the engineering development and design, manufacturing and assembly, space flight qualification and performance testing, and delivery of mechanical, mechanisms, electromechanical, and/or deployment system hardware in support of NASA missions should send information regarding capabilities, in-house and partner facilities, and examples of past deliveries to NASA or similar missions, including cost and schedule performance. Required capabilities include concept development, requirements flow-down and definition, detailed design, manufacturing, assembly, verification and validation of requirements, and qualification and performance testing of the product deliverable, including required certifications and traceability deliverables for NASA flagship mission hardware. Some on-site support at Goddard Space Flight Center may be required to support integration and test activities. Required support includes attendance at meetings and select reviews (may be virtual), generation of weekly/monthly reporting, presentations and the closure of all open paperwork and associated documentation.