NASA ARC Extends Programs and Projects Services Contract with Lockheed Martin

Synopsis – Mar 23, 2012

General Information

Solicitation Number: N/A
Reference Number: NAS2-02090
Posted Date: Mar 23, 2012
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Mar 23, 2012
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Apr 09, 2012
Current Response Date: Apr 09, 2012
Classification Code: A — Research and Development
NAICS Code: 541712

Contracting Office Address

NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001

Description

NASA/ARC intends to extend contract NAS2-02090 with Lockheed on a sole-source basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. The performance period will be extended for a potential thirteen month period of performance, consisting of one 8-month base period and five 1-month options.

The principle purpose of this contract is to support science, space, exploration efforts through discrete programs and projects. At NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) the Programs and Projects Directorate conducts and manages programs, projects and develops and executes missions. Support requirements span multiple Directorates at ARC, other NASA Centers and NASA Headquarters. In order for the various Directorates to develop, manage, and execute programs within its mission area, research and development is required in the areas of Program Management, Project Management, Program Support, Collaborative Technologies, Engineering, Hardware and Software Systems Engineering and Educational Outreach.

The extension will extend the period of performance of the current contract, NAS2-02090, for eight (8) months, from June 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013, for the base period; and end on June 30, 2013, if all five 1-month options are exercised. The extension will not increase the current contract value. The extension is the Government’s best interest to provide ongoing Programs and Projects services until a new contract is awarded. The current Contractor, Lockheed Martin is considered the only Contractor that can meet ARC’s needs given the short period of performance for the extension. The eight (8) month extension with five (5) 1-month options is necessary to maintain the critical continuity of support services until the current procurement process for the follow-on contract has been completed and a new contract awarded.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Notwithstanding this stated intent, interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30pm local time on Monday, April 9, 2012. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All questions MUST be in writing and should be directed to Mr. Timothy Marion, Contract Specialist, not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday, April 9, 2012. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

The point of contact for this announcement is: Timothy A. Marion, Contract Specialist, timothy.a.marion@nasa.gov

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, “Ombudsman”, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman is Charles W. Duff, NASA-Ames Research Center, Mail Code: 200-9, Moffett Field, CA 95035-0001, (Phone) 650-604-0256, (Fax) 650 604-0031.

Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

Information about major upcoming ARC procurement actions is available at http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eis/admin/admin.cgi?center=ARC

Point of Contact

Name: Timothy A Marion
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: 650-604-0976
Fax: 650-604-0912
Email: Timothy.A.Marion@nasa.gov

Name: Kenneth Kitahara
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 650-604-3717
Fax: 650-604-2593
Email: Kenneth.Kitahara@nasa.gov