NASA Solicitation: Snow and Ice Distributed Active Archive Center
Synopsis – Aug 27, 2012
Draft Document – Posted on Aug 27, 2012
General Information
Solicitation Number: RFI-2012SnowandIceDAAC
Posted Date: Aug 27, 2012
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Aug 27, 2012
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Sep 11, 2012
Current Response Date: Sep 11, 2012
Classification Code: A — Research and Development
NAICS Code: 541712
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 210.Y, Greenbelt, MD 20771
Description
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hereby requesting information about potential sources for the operation of the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for snow and ice data.
No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in FedBizOpps and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.
The EOSDIS snow and ice data center is currently located at University of Colorado, Boulder campus as the National Snow Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This DAAC is required to acquire, ingest, process, archive and distribute snow and ice data products needed for Earth science research, as well as snow and ice data products generated from Earth science instruments, which are useful to the broader science community and educational institutions. This DAAC is responsible for managing the cyrospheric data and data products from the Special Sensor Microwave Imager (SSM/I), the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer (AMSR), the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS), the Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS) Operational Vertical Sounder (TOVS), the Scanning Multichannel Microwave Radiometer (SMMR) , the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and derived products from these instruments. The DACC also manages data and data products from the Operation Ice Bridge mission and the upcoming Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission, and any (as directed) new missions in the future. Data and data products are also collected from Scatterometer Climate Record Pathfinder (SCP), Program for Arctic Regional Climate Assessment (PARCA) and Making Earth Science Data Records for Use in Research (MEaSUREs) projects. This DACC will support its user community by providing cyrospheric data and information services, assisting in locating and manipulating related data not archived at the DACC, and serving as a point of contact for the development and implementation of new geophysical algorithms to derive standard snow and ice products.
NASA is interested in awarding a cost, no-fee type contract for acquiring, storing and distributing snow and ice data with a group that would work cooperatively with the ESDIS Project and the Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs). The period of performance is five years starting in June 2013. The functions of this facility would include, but are not limited to (see the Draft Statement of Work):
1) Ingest, archive and distribute Earth Science data designated for the EOSDIS Snow and Ice Distributed Active Center using EOSDIS Core System as a base component. 2) Provide operations support for acquiring, processing, archiving and distribution of data for new and future missions as well as supporting/validation of data from in-situ sources. 3) Meet needs of users. Keep abreast of uses of the data. Ensure data is archived and served in a way that facilities its use. Recommend to NASA data formats or additional data products that might better serve community needs. 4) Provide leadership in the cryospheric community on data formats, strategic services, data interoperability, data usability, and data capabilities.
*Please note the Statement of Work is subject to change.
Constraints:
1) This facility should be resident at or have a strong partnership with a university to encourage education outreach, academic involvement and scientific research. 2) Site must possess an acceptable level of support personnel and network security. 3) The facility should already exist and require little modification. 4) High-speed data networks and communication systems should already be in place and available for use. 5) Management and personnel should already be familiar with managing data acquisition, product generation, archiving, and distribution of cyrospheric science data. 6) Management must have experience coordinating and conducting data collection and validation operations with U.S. and foreign agencies.
For an understanding of the scope of the maintenance and operation of this DAAC respondents should review the provided references. These documents serve as a backdrop against which respondents must frame and pose the appropriate advanced information technology topics for further consideration:
Reference URL
1. NSIDIC Website http://www.nsidc.org
2. ESDIS Project Website http://earthdata.nasa.gov/esdis
3. EOSDIS Website http://earthdata.nasa.gov/about-eosdis
4. ESDIS Project Library Catalog http://esdisfmp.gsfc.nasa.gov/fmi/xsl/esdis_lib/default.xsl
5. EDHS Website http://edhs1.gsfc.nasa.gov
Directions to Responders
The ESDIS Project encourages responses from businesses or other groups interested in the opportunity of providing a snow and ice DAAC site. The responses should demonstrate the operational reliability and robustness of the proposed approach, as well as simplicity and straightforwardness for users and the DAAC. The responses should show how the system could adapt to growth in the user community, changes in systems interfaces, and changes in technology.
Interested offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of ten (10) pages or less indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein, which conforms to Annex 1, “Template for Snow and Ice DAAC Continuing Maintenance and Operations Submittal”.
Technical questions should be directed to:
Mr. Steven Bailey ESDIS Project, Code 586 Goddard Space Flight Center Tel. (301) 286-8909 Fax (301) 614-5270 E-mail: Steven.a.bailey@nasa.gov
Procurement related questions should be directed to:
Ms. Tiffanie Ferrell Mail Stop 210.5 Goddard Space Flight Center Tel. (301) 614-5323 Fax (301) 286-5373 E-mail: Tiffanie.c.ferrell@nasa.gov
This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of the responses.
Annex 1
TEMPLATE FOR SNOW AND ICE DAAC CONTINUING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SUBMITTAL
1. Background and Description of Proposed Approach Describe in adequate detail the specific approach to implementing the Snow and Ice DAAC, which is being proposed for ESDIS Project consideration, the current state of its development, how interfaces to DAAC-based systems would be implemented, and the comparability of your approach with or its use of current and/or anticipated commercial approaches. You should provide an Operations Concept (“a day in the life” scenario) illustrating the use of your approach. 2. Operational Robustness and Flexibility for Growth and Evolution of Proposed Approach
Address the operational reliability and robustness of your proposed approach, as well as simplicity and straightforwardness for cryosphere users. Describe how your approach to providing the system could adapt to growth in the user community, changes in the systems interfaces, and changes in technology.
3. Science Support for Cryosphere User Community
Describe specific details how the cryosphere user community will benefit from the support the Snow and Ice DAAC will provide. Describe the research organizations available and educational outreach mechanisms in place to assist the cryosphere user community.
SCHEDULE:
Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. When responding reference RFI-2011 Snow and Ice DAAC.
Responses may be sent via electronic mail (in either Microsoft Word or ADOBE PDF format), regular mail, or fax to:
Ms. Tiffanie Ferrell Mail Stop 210.5 Goddard Space Flight Center Tel. (301) 614-5323 Fax (301) 286-5373 E-mail: Tiffanie.c.ferrell@nasa.gov
If you respond via regular mail or fax, please also provide an electronic copy in the above formats in addition to the printed version of your submission.
This presolicitation synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Respondents will not be notified of the results.
OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED] NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .
The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents 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/GSFC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the Internet cite 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.
Point of Contact
Name: Tiffanie C Ferrell
Title: Purchasing Agent
Phone: 301-614-5323
Fax: 301-286-5373
Email: Tiffanie.C.Ferrell@nasa.gov
Name: Sislyn P Barrett
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 301-614-5533
Fax: 301-286-5373
Email: Sislyn.P.Barrett@nasa.gov
