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

The purpose of this posting is to notify offerors they may conduct a test of the Large File Transfer (LFT) system. Offerors shall clearly mark the subject line and any test submission documentation as... The purpose of this posting is to notify offerors they may conduct a test of the Large File Transfer (LFT) system. Offerors shall clearly mark the subject line and any test submission documentation as “Large File Transfer (LFT) Test Submission”. Refer to Attachment 5 – Large File Transfer (LFT) Instructions for information about how to request access to the LFT system. Access to Attachment 5 can be obtained or requested through the LSC Electronic Library. The website address for the LSC Electronic library is: https://lsc.ssc.nasa.gov/TechLibrary.asp. The Government will provide a response to tests of the LFT system to inform the offeror if the information was received and if the documentation provided can be accessed. The Government will respond to LFT Test Submissions during normal business hours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of this amendment (P00002) is to post questions from Industry with the Government's responses along with associated changes to the solicitation. Access to P00002 documentation can be obtained or requested through the LSC Electronic Library. The website address for the LSC Electronic library is: https://lsc.ssc.nasa.gov/TechLibrary.asp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of this amendment (P00001) is to: 1) Provide the Virtual Industry Day and Virtual Site Visit presentations along with associated photos. The Virtual Industry Day, Virtual Site Visit, and photos are available in the LSC Electronic Library within the folder titled “80SSC020R0002 Virtual Industry Day”. The Virtual Site Visit presentation and all photos are Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and shall be controlled in accordance with NID 1600.55, NASA Security Program Procedural Requirements. 2) Extend the Question due date from 25 March 2020 to 27 March 2020. The time remains unchanged at 3:00 pm local time (Central). 3) This Amendment, P00001, is located in the LSC Electronic Library within the folder titled “80SSC020R0002 Amendments”. Access to P00001 documentation can be obtained or requested through the LSC Electronic Library. The website address for the Laboratory Services electronic library is: https://lsc.ssc.nasa.gov/TechLibrary.asp All other items remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Laboratory Services to be delivered to the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS and the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), LA. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Access to RFP documentation shall be requested through the Laboratory Services electronic library. The website address for the Laboratory Services electronic library is: https://lsc.ssc.nasa.gov/TechLibrary.asp Potential offerors shall follow the Electronic Library Instructions to gain access to the RFP documents. The Electronic Library Instructions are located within the electronic library in the “Go Here First” folder and are attached to this Contract Opportunity posting. Offerors shall provide the requested information to gain access to the RFP documents. Access requests are limited to one per offeror. The following documents have been determined to be Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and shall be controlled IAW NID 1600-55, NASA Security Program Procedural Requirements: Attachment 3 – Government Furnished Property Attachment 21 – Annual Sample Plan Please ensure the Acknowledgement of SBU Information document, attached to this Contract Opportunity and located in the Go Here First folder within the electronic library is completed, signed, and attached to your system generated email request for account access to the electronic library email prior to sending. If the Acknowledgement of SBU Information document is not attached account access shall not be granted. The RFP is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15, Contracting by Negotiation. Any resulting award will be made in the form of a performance-based, hybrid type contract including a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) element for CORE services and an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) element for DEMAND Services. Only one award will be made for this requirement. This action is issued as a competitive 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541380 and $16.5M, respectively. FOB is destination. A virtual industry day to include a virtual site tour will be provided via a solicitation amendment at a later date via the electronic library. No physical site visit will be held at either SSC or MAF. Questions in response to this RFP are due March 25, 2020, 3:00pm central time. Vendors shall submit questions and/or concerns regarding this RFP via email to ssc-lsc@mail.nasa.gov. Oral questions will not be answered due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. When submitting questions please frame your questions to include a reference to the appropriate document, attachment number (i.e. Attachment 1, PWS, Para …). The proposal due date is April 15, 2020, 3:00pm central time. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities located at the website, https://beta.sam.gov/ for the release of amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). An Ombudsman has been appointed and can be viewed at the following URL: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.

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

The sources sought number related to this posting is 80SSC019R0006. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). This DRAFT RFP is being released to notify and receive feedback from interested vendors of... The sources sought number related to this posting is 80SSC019R0006. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). This DRAFT RFP is being released to notify and receive feedback from interested vendors of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) Office of Procurement’s (OP) intent to issue a RFP for the procurement of Laboratory services at SSC, MS and Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), LA. The work to be performed under this requirement includes all necessary managerial and technical expertise to support/operate the physical laboratory at NASA SSC for CORE requirements at both SSC and MAF. Laboratory services may be provided to any/all of the following customers: NASA, NASA Contractors, NASA Tenants, Other Government Agencies, and other authorized commercial customers. The contractor shall provide a broad range of laboratory services in the following areas: Contract Management, Logistics and Property Management, Safety, Health and Environmental, General Laboratory Services, Metrology Assurance, Measurement Standards and Calibration Services, Gas and Material Analysis Services, Environmental Laboratory Services, Stennis Institutional Geographic Information System (SIGIS) Services, and related operations required to support mission requirements. The draft RFP must be requested via email to ssc-lsc@mail.nasa.gov. Requests are limited to one per offeror. The body of the email request shall contain the following: Company Name: Company Address: DUNS: CAGE: POC NAME: Email Address: U.S. Citizen (Yes or No) In addition, the completed Acknowledgement of SBU Information shall be attached to the email request. The Acknowledgement of SBU Information is attached to this announcement. All draft laboratory services solicitation documentation will be provided through Large File Transfer (LFT) upon approval. BOTH THE DRAFT AND FINAL SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRE SEPARATE REQUESTS. If access is approved, a LFT activation link will be system generated and sent to the identified POC’s email address. This link is only valid for 168 hours (seven (7) calendar days). After following the instructions in the email the solicitation documents will be accessible. Any questions pertaining to the LFT System shall be emailed to sheldon.l.murphy@nasa.gov. A LFT User Guide is available once a user’s account is activated. After logging into the LFT System, the LFT User Guide is located in the Help Link which is located at the top right of the home page within the LFT System. After clicking on the Help Link, The User Guide is located under the section titled “User Guides” and is titled “NOMAD Large File Transfer Service User Guide.” The following documents have been determined to be Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and shall be controlled IAW NID 1600-55, NASA Security Program Procedural Requirements: Attachment 3 – Government Furnished Property Attachment 21 – Annual Sample Plan Please ensure the Acknowledgement of SBU Information document, attached to this synopsis is completed, signed, and attached to your email request prior to sending. If the Acknowledgement of SBU Information document is not attached access shall not be granted. Notification of the release of the final RFP solicitation will be provided through Contract Opportunities located at the website, http://beta.sam.gov at a later date. The anticipated release date of the final RFP is on or about March 11, 2020, with a proposal due date on or about April 15, 2020. The firm date for receipt of proposals will be stated in the final RFP. The Government anticipates that the final RFP will be issued under Acquisition of Commercial Items and Contracting by Negotiation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 15 and will result in one (1) award. The Government is contemplating the award of a performance-based, hybrid type contract including a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) element for CORE services and an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) element for DEMAND services. The total estimated period of performance (POP) for this requirement is November 02, 2020 through November 01, 2025 consisting of a base period with option periods. This procurement will be set-aside for certified 8(a) small businesses. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541380 and $15M, respectively. The Government will conduct a single organized site visit for this requirement. The site visit will be split between the morning and afternoon. A walkthrough of the laboratories at SSC will be conducted in the morning. After lunch, a guided tour will be conducted at MAF. Site visit attendees will be responsible for their own transportation. The anticipated site visit date will be approximately 10 calendar days after the release of the final RFP. Offerors, individuals, or interested parties who plan to attend the site visit must submit their request through the LFT system. Any site visit requests submitted through any other medium may be insecure and may not be properly protected. Any questions pertaining to the LFT system shall be sent to Sheldon.l.murphy@nasa.gov. The request shall state the full name (as listed on the attendees Drivers License) of the attendee(s), each attendees Driver’s License number and state of issuance, identification of nationality (U.S. or specify other nation citizenship), Lawful Permanent Resident Numbers in the case of foreign nationals, affiliation and full office address/phone number. Identification information for U.S. nationals must be provided at least 48 hours in advance of the site visit. For foreign nationals, this information shall be provided at least 30 calendar days in advance of the site visit due to the longer badging and clearance processing time. Any foreign nationals anticipating to attend the site visit should submit the site visit request as soon as possible. Clearance requests for foreign nationals does not guarantee access to the Government site. The Government is not responsible for offerors’ inability to obtain clearance within sufficient time to attend the site visit. Due to space limitations, representation of any potential Offeror may not exceed three (3) company representatives/persons per Offeror. Details will be provided in the final solicitation with instructions/directions for meeting locations at both SSC and MAF. Site visit attendees will not be allowed to take pictures in the laboratories or any other areas as determined by the Government during the site visit. Questions or comments regarding this synopsis with draft solicitation must be submitted in writing via email, cite the solicitation number, and be directed to ssc-lsc@mail.nasa.gov. Oral questions will not be answered due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. When submitting questions please frame your questions to include a reference to the appropriate document, attachment number (i.e. Attachment 1, PWS, Para …). Questions regarding this draft solicitation shall be received by the Government Representative no later than February 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The government will use the information to finalize the final RFP as necessary. Notification for relevant questions, together with the Government’s response, will be transmitted to the GPE (Contract Opportunities located at https://beta.sam.gov/) or otherwise made available. The government may not respond to all questions/concerns submitted for the draft solicitation. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities located at the website, https://beta.sam.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).