Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS) III - Draft RFP
ID: 80GSFC24R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/802dc32534254b6b93a7fed3e2bcf63c/view
Timeline
    Description

    Presolicitation Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS) III. This procurement aims to support the Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Directorate's objective of reducing the risk of exploring Earth and Space. The services will include safety and mission assurance services, independent surveillance, audit, review, and assessment of design, development, test, and mission operations activities. The place of performance will be at NASA GSFC/Wallops, contractor facilities, and other specified locations. The contract will be a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single-Award contract with a five-year ordering period, with a maximum ordering value of $226M. The procurement is set aside for small businesses. The anticipated release of the Draft RFP is between late October and early November 2023, with the Final RFP expected in January 2024. A hybrid Industry Day will be held after the release of the Draft RFP. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 and 1,000 employees respectively. Prospective offerors are encouraged to monitor the internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miranda G. Meyer
    miranda.g.meyer@nasa.gov
    Nancy J. Lindsey
    nancy.j.lindsey@nasa.gov
    Files
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    Amendment 1 - 80GSFC24R0001.pdf
    Amendment 2 - RFP 80GSFC24R0001.pdf
    DRFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B - GPM Exhibits 1A-1C.pdf
    DRFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B - GPM Exhibits 1A-1C.pdf
    DRFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B - GPM Exhibits 2A - 10B.pdf
    DRFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B - GPM Exhibits 2A - 10B.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment B - IDIQ Rate Matrix.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment B - IDIQ Rate Matrix.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment C - Financial Mgmt Reporting Requirements.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment C - Financial Mgmt Reporting Requirements.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment D - DD254.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment D - DD254.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment E - Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment E - Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment F - IT Security Applicable Documents List.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment F - IT Security Applicable Documents List.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment G - IT Security Management Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment G - IT Security Management Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment H - OCI Avoidance Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment H - OCI Avoidance Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment I - Contract Historical Data.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment I - Contract Historical Data.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment J - Wage Determination - CBA.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment J - Wage Determination - CBA.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment K - Requirements Statements for Foreign Travel.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment K - Requirements Statements for Foreign Travel.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment L - DEIA Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment L - DEIA Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment M - Contract Data Requirements List.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment M - Contract Data Requirements List.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Cover Letter - SMAS III.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Cover Letter - SMAS III.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure A - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure A - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure B - IT Security Management Plan Template.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure B - IT Security Management Plan Template.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure C - OCI Plan Outline.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure C - OCI Plan Outline.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure D Contract Historical Data DL Incumbent Rates.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure D Contract Historical Data DL Incumbent Rates.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure E - GPM Non-Mgmt Labor Cat Hours and PDs.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure E - GPM Non-Mgmt Labor Cat Hours and PDs.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure F - Sample Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure F - Sample Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure G - Scenarios.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure G - Scenarios.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit A - Total Compensation Rate Buildup Form.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit A - Total Compensation Rate Buildup Form.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit C - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit C - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Sections B-M.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Sections B-M.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - SF 33.pdf
    DRFP 80GSFC24R0001 - SF 33.pdf
    Final RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Questions and Answers.pdf
    RFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B GPM Exhibits 1A-1C.pdf
    RFP-80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit B GPM Exhibits 2A - 10B.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment B - IDIQ Rate Matrix.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment C - Financial Mgmt Reporting Requirements.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment D - DD254.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment E - Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment F - IT Security Applicable Documents List.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment G - IT Security Management Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment H - OCI Avoidance Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment I - Contract Historical Data.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment J - Wage Determination - CBA.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment K - Requirements Statements for Foreign Travel.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment L - DEIA Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Attachment M - Contract Data Requirements List.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Cover Letter - SMAS III.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure A - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure B - IT Security Management Plan Template.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure C - OCI Plan Outline.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure D Contract Historical Data DL Incumbent Rates.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure D Contract Historical Data DL Incumbent Rates Amendment.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure E GPM Non-Mgmt Labor Cat Hours and PDs.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure F - Sample Safety and Health Plan.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure G Scenarios.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Enclosure G Scenarios Amendment 1.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit A - Total Compensation Rate Buildup Form.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - Exhibit C - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - SF 33.pdf
    RFP 80GSFC24R0001 - SMAS III Sections B-M.pdf
    Summary of Changes- For Information Purposes - SMAS III.pdf
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