Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Reliance Consolidated Models VI (RECOM VI) contract. This pre-solicitation synopsis is related to the Request fo... NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Reliance Consolidated Models VI (RECOM VI) contract. This pre-solicitation synopsis is related to the Request for Information/Sources Sought notice, "RECOM_VI_RFI-SS" which was posted to SAM.gov on December 2, 2022. The anticipated requirements will include high quality modeling in order to meet the mission objectives of NASA. Models consist of both mechanical and electrical/electronic hardware elements. Models may incorporate the use of new technologies such as smart materials, or new processes such as stereolithography and rapid prototyping using various materials from plastics, polymers, and metals. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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. This procurement will be conducted as a total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541715 and Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees. The anticipated contract type will be Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Delivery Orders over a five (5) year period of performance. The anticipated release date of the draft RFP is on or about March 7, 2023. It is anticipated a final RFP will be posted on or about April 11, 2023, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about May 24, 2023. If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.sam.gov. It is the potential Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the Official RFP and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). All questions must be submitted electronically via email to Sheryl Kopczynski at larc-recom6@mail.nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.