Aircraft Systems and Spaceflight Engineering Support Services (ASSESS)

NASA/ARC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Aircraft Systems and Spaceflight Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) acquisition. The principal purpose of ASSESS is to provide support to NASA/ARC in the performance of scientific research; engineering design, analysis, and development; Technology Readiness Level (TRL) advancement of work associated with evolving NASA missions; implementation of technology programs; test implementation and operations; systems analysis and conceptual design; systems engineering and program/project management support. In accordance with FAR 7.107-5(c) (1), notice is being provided that NASA has determined that consolidating these requirements into one contract is necessary and justified. These services are currently provided under two different contracts: NNA16BD60C and NNA15BB15C. This consolidation is necessary and justified (1) as it is critical to the Agency’s mission success, and (2) the procurement strategy will provide for the maximum practicable participation by small business. This consolidation furthers the Agency’s objectives by (1) streamlining acquisition practices and business processes; and (2) reducing redundant and duplicative contracts and other instruments across the ARC. The consolidation will reduce overlapping requirements across the current procurement vehicles and would allow the contractor to cross-utilize a workforce that could perform more than one of the required areas. This would create efficiencies and could improve effectiveness of contract performance. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer at [email protected] and Contract Specialist at [email protected]. Telephone questions will not be accepted.