Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

NASA Headquarters (HQ) plans to issue a Request for Proposal for NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) III. The NRESS III acquisition supports the Science Mission Directorate, Human Exp... NASA Headquarters (HQ) plans to issue a Request for Proposal for NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) III. The NRESS III acquisition supports the Science Mission Directorate, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, and the Office of STEM Engagement. The principal purpose of this requirement is to provide professional support services and information technology support and related services for the NRESS program that supports the agency’s peer review life cycle. The requirements for this support will assist in meeting the objectives of NASA HQ organizations and other Centers with research, education, and outreach initiatives that provide opportunities for participating in NASA’s research programs to education institutions, businesses, and individuals. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR 12. This acquisition is an 8(a) Small Business Set aside. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541611 and $24.5M, respectively. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about April 29, 2025, with an anticipated offeror due date of on or about May 29, 2025. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency, 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 If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor this website 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). Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Jasmine.N. Jett@nasa.gov and Chanda.M.Cannon@nasa.gov not later than 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time March 10, 2025. Telephone questions will not be accepted.