AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE WISM PROJECT
The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking flight operation support from a NASA-Approved Operator of a Twin Otter aircraft to conduct a scientific campaign in January 2015 in the Grand Mesa area of Colorado for the WISM (Wideband Instrument for Snow Measurement) Instrument Suite, which includes the WISM Radar-Radiometer payload, Boise State Radar, and the Mini-ATM Lidar. Additionally, two optional flights tentatively scheduled for October 2015 and April 2016 shall be priced out as separate line items. The specifications and drawings are linked above or may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.g ov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= .
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.g ov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.
Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected] no later than July 11, 2014. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any).
Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government (See FAR 2.101, Best Value), with consideration given to the factors of technical, price and past performance. Offers must provide adequate past performance information from at least three previous contracts held with Government Agencies or Private Industry that are similar in terms of size content and complexity to the Governments requirement
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .
Kristal Miller, Buyer, Phone 301-286-6224, Fax 301-286-1720, Email [email protected] - Craig F Keish, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-286-4240, Fax 301-286-1720, Email [email protected]
Kristal Miller
