R -- OPERATION OF AMES RESEARCH CENTER, ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Notice Date

May 22, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

ZIP Code

94035-1000

Solicitation Number

RFO2-36886

Response Due

June 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Jeff S. Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-4696, Fax (650) 604-3020, Email jsbrown@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Barbara J. Young, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-5773, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email byoung@mail.arc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Jeff S. Brown (jsbrown@mail.arc.nasa.gov)

Description

The purpose of this synopsis is to cancel RFO2-36496, and superscede that posting with RFO2-36886, to be posted the same date as this synopsis. NASA/ARC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for operation of the Ames Research Center Animal Care Facility (ACF), and animal care services, utilizing full and open competition. The ACF consists of approximately 25,000 square feet of animal holding space comprising about 45 rooms. In addition, approximately 8,000 square feet of ancillary rooms are available. Respondents must be capable of providing the following services: Animal husbandry and maintenance including cage, equipment and environmental, cleaning and sanitation; maintaining the various records relevant to all aspects of animal care; transportation of animals; medical care of animals; surgical services; clinical testing; post-mortem examinations; assistance in the procurement of animals and supplies. The facility is accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). The species accommodated include non-human primates, rats, mice, frogs, and non-poisonous snakes. Other species may be present occasionally, and in small numbers. The ACF is in operation seven days a week, including holidays. Additionally, Ames Research Center will conduct life science flight experiments using numerous biological specimens aboard spacecraft to conduct research during space flight and supporting activities. Specimens utilized during these activities will be maintained at the ARC-ACF. During shuttle missions, specimens will also be housed at Kennedy Space Center (KSC); FL. Care of animals at KSC may be the responsibility of the ARC-ACF contractor. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541940 and 5.0m, respectively. The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The provisions and clauses in the RFO and model contract are those in effect through FAC 97-24. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated release date of the RFO is on or about April 30, 2001, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about May 30, 2001 NASA is considering the use of electronic submission of proposals and electronic award of the resultant contract(s). NASA posts all competitive solicitations on its Business Opportunities page, coupled to the cognizant synopsis of proposed contract Action. If NASA intends to accept only electronic proposals and make a resultant electronic award, the Synopsis would include a paragraph substantially as follows: "This procurement uses procedures for large procurements and is being conducted under the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS) Electronic Procurement (EPRO) Pilot. This Pilot supports the electronic receipt of offers and electronic award of the resultant contract(s), utilizing forms and digital signature/security software. This system was developed in response to the National Performance Review's call for increased use of electronic commerce in exchanging procurement information. Vendors wishing to view this procurement information or respond to the procurement must first install and utilize the designated software (provided free of charge). Complete instructions for installation and use of the software to view and respond to the procurement are available at http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/NAIS/NAISHome.taf?ptype=Type5 " The solicitation(s) would be slightly different from the usual posted solicitation(s). Standard Form 33, the Solicitation, Offer, and Award form, and Representations and Certifications would be prepared in Informed Filler. Interested Offerors would have to download the Informed and Entrust software in order to view and complete these documents, apply their digital signature, and submit their proposal in a secure medium. Other parts of the solicitation(s) such as the model contract(s) (Sections B through J), Sections L and M, and any attachments would be just like any posted NASA solicitation. Offerors would need to obtain their free digital signature certificates in order to complete their proposal. All information necessary to participate in EPRO can be obtained via the Universal Resource Locator (URL) identified in the Synopsis paragraph noted above. Furthermore, specific instructions would be posted along with the solicitation(s). An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office 97 format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunities home page is http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=21 Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

Web Link

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Record

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