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Modification 3- September 21, 2023 This is Modification 3 to the Solicitation Announcement entitled Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II), 80JSC023R0007, which was posted o... Modification 3- September 21, 2023 This is Modification 3 to the Solicitation Announcement entitled Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II), 80JSC023R0007, which was posted on August 31, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Amendment 3 to NOC II Final Request for Proposal (RFP), the associated amended RFP attachments (Attachment J-23, DD Form 254, and L-9, TRST_and_BOE_Template), RFP Q&As Set 2, Pre-Proposal Conference Q&As, and the CR Flow Chart are hereby posted. The CR Flow chart is uploaded in NOC II Technical Library F under Notice ID 80JSC023NOC02 in the “Attachments” section. The rest of the documents referenced above are posted below in the "Attachments" section. The due date for responses is not extended as a result of this modification. Please continue to monitor this sam.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the NOC II website at https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/noc2. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments to this solicitation and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). ____________________________________________________________________________ Modification 2- September 11, 2023 This is Modification 2 to the Solicitation Announcement entitled Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II), 80JSC023R0007, which was posted on August 31, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Amendment 2 to NOC II Final Request for Proposal (RFP), the associated amended RFP attachments (Attachment L-5, NOC II Cost Plus Template, and L-10, TCP Templates), and a copy of the Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation Charts that will be presented on September 12, 2023, are posted in the "Attachments" section. The due date for responses is not extended as a result of this modification. Please continue to monitor this sam.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the NOC II website at https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/noc2. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments to this solicitation and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). ____________________________________________________________________________ Modification 1- September 6, 2023 This is Modification 1 to the Solicitation Announcement entitled Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II), 80JSC023R0007, which was posted on August 31, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Amendment 1 to the NOC II Final RFP and Final RFP Questions and Answers Set 1 are posted in the "Attachments" section. The due date for responses is not extended as a result of this modification. Please continue to monitor this sam.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the NOC II website at https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/noc2. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments to this solicitation and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). ____________________________________________________________________________ Base - August 31, 2023 NASA/Johnson Space Center is issuing a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II), 80JSC023R0007. You are notified of the following: 1. Proposals are due no later than October 03, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). 2. Questions regarding this solicitation are due to the Contracting Officer no later than September 8 , 2023, at 4:30 p.m. CT. Questions shall be submitted using the Template for Submission of Comments in the “Attachments” section below. 3. Proposal Volume II, Past Performance, is requested early, and may be submitted as soon as September 19, 2023, but is not officially due until the proposal submittal date. 4. The RFP and attachments have been posted in the "Attachments" section below. This RFP and associated documents supersede the Draft RFP in its entirety. Any additional documents will be available on www.sam.gov. 5. The Technical Library is available on SAM.gov under notice ID 80JSC023NOC026. 6. If you have not accessed the Technical Library before, please complete the Technical Library Request Form in the "Attachments" section below prior to submitting a request via sam.gov. 7. The Pre-Proposal Conference (Virtual) for this solicitation is anticipated to be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is recommended; however, attendance is neither required nor a prerequisite for proposal submission. No recordings of any kind are permitted. Participation is limited to a total of six (6) individuals from each company/team. Please RSVP for the Pre-Proposal Conference by Friday September 8, 2023, 12:00 p.m. CT by sending an email to the following address: jsc-noc2@mail.nasa.gov. The RSVP email must include the following: Subject Line: NOC II RFP 80JSC023R0007 Pre-Proposal Conference RSVP Full company name Company address SAM Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Company point of contact name, phone number, and email address Company size/type (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) Names, position descriptions, and email addresses of attendees (no more than six (6) individuals may represent any party or team of parties) Indication of your company’s desire to be added to the Interested Parties list, which will be publicly available on the NOC II website. A confirmation email will be sent to acknowledge your reservation(s) and provide further instructions. Please submit any questions pertaining to the Pre-Proposal Conference content to jsc-noc2@mail.nasa.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. CT Thursday September 14, 2023. The Government will officially respond to all questions submitted at the Pre-Proposal Conference and received via email by the due date above by posting responses to SAM.gov and the NOC II website after the Pre-Proposal Conference. NASA anticipates releasing the Pre-Proposal Conference charts prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference. Please continue to monitor this SAM.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the NOC II website. 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. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for amendments to this solicitation and other information. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments. Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer of their intent to submit an offer.

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center (JSC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC I... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center (JSC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operations Contract II (NOC II). The principal purpose of this requirement is to specify technical, managerial, administrative, safety, and dive operations work needed to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of the systems and subsystems of integrated hardware and software used in the preparation for and performance of mission operations at the NBL supporting NASA human spaceflight programs. The objectives of this contract are to provide support (labor and expertise) to ensure the continuing safe operations of the NBL and support all required events and increase opportunities for synergy across all functions, processes, and systems. NASA will collaborate with the Contractor to develop technical and procedural innovations that improve safety, enhance quality, ensure user satisfaction, and reduce cost. The NBL is a key Agency asset that supports human space flight training by simulating weightless and partial gravity environments through underwater diving operations. It provides capabilities for astronaut training, real-time mission troubleshooting, flight hardware development and verification, water survival training, and support of external customers. Because of the NBL’s importance to the NASA mission, and the highly hazardous operations performed there, the NBL has high-visibility to agency management and the general public. The NBL also includes a Logistics and Mockup Facility (LMF) that provides fabrication, repair, and maintenance of mockups. The NBL is operated by JSC’s Flight Operations Directorate (FOD). The NBL currently supports the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis (including Orion, Gateway, and Lunar Surface operations), other NASA space programs, and other JSC directorates (e.g., Engineering, Health and Human Performance, and Public Affairs). In addition to the JSC directorates, the NBL also supports other NASA field centers, other Government agencies (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard), and commercial companies. The support provided includes the use of the NBL for submerged and surface activities. The LMF is also available to provide hardware repairs or modifications to increase productivity in the NBL. The mockups used in the NBL are full-scale (1:1) models of spacecraft, spacecraft components, or lunar surface features. Depending on their purpose, mockups can vary from “low fidelity,” which models the basic volume and shape of the item, to “high fidelity,” which very closely matches the “look and feel” of the item. Mockups can be built to last briefly (e.g., for short-term engineering evaluations) or for many years. NBL mockups are usually made from stainless steel, composites and plastics and are intended for multi-year use. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 and 1,000 employees, respectively. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about August 30, 2023, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about September 29, 2023. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) facilities clearance is anticipated to be required at proposal submission for this acquisition in accordance with the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. For proposals submitted as joint ventures, the joint venture itself or the individual partner(s) to the joint venture that will perform the necessary security work must have a facility security clearance. 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.