Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS) II
ID: 80MSFC24R0002Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTERHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/d96824e6d98143a0b8912fce981d9002/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to solicit proposals for the Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) contract at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. This contract aims to provide a wide range of safety and mission assurance services, including system safety, reliability, software assurance, and quality engineering, supporting various NASA facilities such as Kennedy Space Center and Michoud Assembly Facility. The anticipated contract, valued at up to $488 million, will be a small business set aside with a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) structure, and is expected to have an eight-year performance period. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) by October 4, 2024, with the final RFP expected to be released on or about November 22, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Maranda McCord at maranda.b.mccord@nasa.gov.

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    Kelcey Cole
    kelcey.cole@mail.nasa.gov
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    80MSFC24R0002_SMAS II Draft Request for Proposal.docx
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The DRFP invites comments from potential offerors on various aspects, including technical requirements and perceived risks related to safety, security, and environmental concerns. The final Request for Proposal (RFP) is scheduled for release by November 22, 2024, with proposals due approximately 45 days later. The anticipated contract, valued at a maximum of $488 million, includes multiple task orders operating under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) structures, covering various NASA facilities. The successful contractor will be required to meet Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) clearances, submit proposals electronically via NASA's Enterprise File Sharing System, and navigate organizational conflict of interest considerations. Key details include a phase-in period, government-furnished property provisions, and contractual obligations for safety, health, and environmental mandates. This DRFP serves as a precursor to the final solicitation and does not impose any contractual obligations or request proposals at this stage.
    Attachment L-1 Excel Pricing Model (EPM)-revied 09122024.xlsx
    The document details the Request for Proposals (RFP) number NNM16577788R concerning contract cost calculations and rate development for a NASA program. It includes various tabs related to cost aspects, such as total expenses, labor rates, overhead, fringe benefits, and indirect rates, specifically for contractors and subcontractors. Offerors must input data highlighting their share of effort, labor categories, and associated costs across multiple states like Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah. Key sections require completion of direct labor costs, fringe, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) costs over four years and various options. Additionally, it outlines parameters for determining composite IDIQ rates and contract management overhead. It mandates the inclusion of prior fiscal data to justify proposed rates, aiming for transparency and consistency in federal funding. The overall purpose of this document is to guide contractors in submitting compliant proposals that detail their budgetary requirements and projected costs throughout the duration of the contract, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and expectations.
    Attachment L-1 Excel Pricing Model (EPM).xlsx
    The document outlines the Request for Proposal (RFP) process related to contract pricing models for a federal project under the S&MA RFP Number 80MSFC24R0002. It details the structure for calculating total costs associated with a contract, specifically emphasizing the Prime Offeror's responsibility for mapping labor categories to standardized rates provided by NASA. The document includes instructions for filling in various tabs related to labor costs, overhead rates, fringe benefits, and subcontractor contributions, as well as the computation of burdened labor rates over multiple years. Key elements include the total cost calculations for different components (labor, travel, training, etc.) over the four-year project timeline alongside specified award fee percentages. Each tab contains formulas and grids for manually entering data, ensuring accurate reconciliations with subcontractor estimates. Sections dedicated to contractor audits and productive hours highlight compliance with federal requirements and serve as a guide for Ministerial pursuits in cost estimations. This comprehensive framework ensures clarity in labor and cost assignments, integral for formal contract negotiations and compliance in federal procurement processes.
    Draft PWS-J1-Performance Work Statement SMAS II.pdf
    E-Library.zip
    J-10-A_Installation Accountable Government Property.pdf
    This document presents an inventory of government property, detailing multiple items including monitors, printers, projectors, scanners, computers, and inspection systems, along with their manufacturers, years of manufacture, model and serial numbers, Federal Supply Codes (FSC), and acquisition costs. The inventory features various technologies utilized by governmental agencies, highlighting a range of values from $680 for projectors to up to $316,980 for a specific phased array ultrasonic inspection system. It includes equipment manufactured from 1987 to 2024, underscoring the diversity of items acquired over time for different applications. This extensive listing serves to track government assets and provides potential bases for future federal grants, RFPs, or inter-agency financial planning. Overall, the document is structured as a detailed registry of items and their specifications, essential for compliance and oversight in managing public resources effectively.
    SMAS II Capability Statement Worksheet.xlsx
    SMAS II Intrested Vendors List.xlsx
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