99 -- LANDSAT DATA CONTINUITY MISSION

Notice Date

July 10, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters Acquisition Branch, Code 210.H, Greenbelt, MD 20771

ZIP Code

20771

Solicitation Number

DRFP-09635-JLB

Response Due

August 24, 2001

Point of Contact

James L. Becker, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 286-4223, Fax (301) 286-0356, Email James.L.Becker.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- James L. Becker, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 286-4223, Fax (301) 286-0356, Email James.L.Becker.1@gsfc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

James L. Becker (James.L.Becker.1@gsfc.nasa.gov)

Description

The NASA Headquarters Procurement Office/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) plans to conduct a progressive competition to acquire global land-cover change data and data products as a follow-on to the Landsat-7 mission. Currently designated as the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM), LDCM is a component of the Landsat program being conducted jointly by NASA and USGS. The goals of the LDCM are in keeping with the Landsat programmatic goals stated in the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 and the Commercial Space Act of 1998. This policy requires the Landsat program to provide data into the future that are sufficiently consistent with previous Landsat data to allow the detection and quantitative characterization of changes in/on the land surface of the globe. NASA intends to conduct this procurement under full and open competition in two distinct phases: Formulation and Implementation. During Formulation, successful offerors develop the preliminary design of the system that will acquire the data, business plans and other relevant documentation. NASA also intends to include several studies, including a priced option study of additional spectral and thermal bands. During Implementation, the successful offeror will complete the detailed design, development, fabrication, and launch of the data acquisition system, perform data calibration/validation, and deliver data and data products for five years. NASA intends to include, as part of this phase, a priced option for five additional years of data and data product delivery. NASA is also seeking, as part of this synopsis, information regarding capabilities from small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of small business subcontracting goals for this requirement. No more than three Formulation Phase awards are anticipated leading to a single Implementation Phase award. A progressive competition strategy will be used with down-selection of sources between the Formulation Phase and Implementation Phase. To be eligible for the Formulation Phase award, offerors must demonstrate the experience and capability, or ability to acquire the capability, to perform both the Formulation and Implementation Phases. The competition for Implementation Phase will build on the results of the Formulation Phase, and the award criteria for the Implementation Phase will include successful completion of the specified Formulation Phase requirements. Accordingly, NASA anticipates that only the Formulation Phase contractors will be capable of successfully competing for the Implementation Phase. NASA will synopsize the Implementation Phase competition in accordance with FAR 5.201 and 5.203, but does not plan to issue a new, formal solicitation. Instead, proposals will be requested from the Formulation Phase contractors by a letter that will include detailed proposal preparation instructions and evaluation criteria. Although a new, formal solicitation will not be issued, any responsible source may submit a proposal for the Implementation Phase. Prospective offerors for the Implementation Phase other than the Formulation Phase contractors will be provided all material furnished to the preceding phase contractors necessary to submit a proposal. To be considered for the Implementation Phase award, offerors must demonstrate a design maturity equivalent to that of the Formulation Phase contractors, such demonstration to include any Formulation Phase deliverables upon which the Implementation Phase award may be based. Failure to fully and completely demonstrate the appropriate level of design maturity may render the proposal unacceptable with no further consideration for contract award. NASA/GSFC intends to release the LDCM Formulation Phase draft RFP for consideration and comment. This draft RFP will be posted on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service Web site at http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=04 This draft RFP is for information and planning purposes. No proposal is requested, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this draft RFP. Potential offerors and LDCM data users are invited to comment on all aspects of the solicitation, including the requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation approach. If your comments include recommendations for revisions, you must provide your rationale for such revisions. NASA anticipates issuance of the final Formulation Phase RFP in September/October 2001. It is the offeror's 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 numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Please submit your comments to the draft RFP, via electronic mail, by August 24, 2001, to: James.L.Becker.1@gsfc.nasa.gov NASA intends to hold a 2-day workshop for oral comments, not-to-exceed 2 hours per session per offeror, on the Formulation Phase solicitation. The workshop is currently planned for August 13-14 in the Greenbelt, MD area. Information on location and session reservations can be made with the Contracting Officer. We have appreciated your support in providing useful ideas and comments during our market research phase and we encourage your continued participation. We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft RFP. If you have any questions, you may contact the Contracting Officer, Jim Becker at 301-286-4223. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".

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Record

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