Atmosphere Support (ATMOS) Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP) Questions and Answers
ID: 80GSFC24R0037_Submitted_Questions_and_AnswersType: Special Notice
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed5de7cc5c814a328305a2192432efa1/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking responses to the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Atmosphere Support (ATMOS) contract, aimed at enhancing atmospheric research capabilities. This procurement involves complex requirements in atmospheric sciences, with a focus on ensuring small business participation and addressing key clarifications regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) and past performance criteria. The government has extended the relevancy of past performance from three to five years and will remove unnecessary requirements to streamline the proposal process. Interested contractors can direct inquiries to Jeffrey Kirk or Michelle Padfield via email, with the final RFP expected to incorporate the feedback received from the Q&A document.

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    Jeffrey Kirk
    jeffrey.s.kirk@nasa.gov
    Michelle Padfield
    Michelle.R.Padfield@nasa.gov
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    ATMOS DRFP Questions.Answers.pdf
    The government document outlines a series of questions and answers related to the ATMOSPHERE SUPPORT (ATMOS) solicitation (No. 80GSFC24R0037) for a contract involving complex requirements in atmospheric sciences. Key clarifications address discrepancies between the Statement of Work (SOW) and accompanying attachments, detailing issues such as the minimum average annual cost for past performance, submission deadlines for the Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) plan, and staffing estimates. The government acknowledges typographical errors and indicates plans to update relevant sections in the final RFP. Important adjustments include extending past performance relevancy from three to five years to foster small business participation and confirming that all required labor categories will be consistent across exhibits. The final RFP will also remove unnecessary requirements related to the Total Compensation Plan (TCP) and clarify that the proposal must only address specific bulleted areas within the SOW. This document underscores the government's intent to promote transparency and competitiveness in the bidding process while ensuring that adequate support for atmospheric research is maintained. Overall, the responses aim to facilitate a better understanding of expectations and enhance the quality of proposals submitted by potential contractors.
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