NASA Science Engineering Mathematics and Aerospace Academy SEMAA Continuation
Synopsis – Feb 08, 2012
General Information
Solicitation Number: N/A
Reference Number: NNCSEMAAExt12
Posted Date: Feb 08, 2012
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Feb 08, 2012
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Feb 17, 2012
Current Response Date: Feb 17, 2012
Classification Code: R — Professional, administrative, and mgmt support services
NAICS Code: 561110
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
Description
NASA/GRC has a requirement for continued services to support the NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA). The SEMAA project is designed to increase the participation and retention of historically underserved and underrepresented K-12 youth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The required services include NASA SEMAA Office (NSO) operation, Monitoring of NASA SEMAA sites and sessions, NASA SEMAA site activity coordination, Aerospace Education Lab (AEL) installation, monitoring, and storage, and creating, producing, and distributing SEMAA evaluation and reports. SEMAA currently operates at 15 sites located in 14 states across the nation.
NASA/GRC is currently reviewing its education portfolio. As a result of this, the SEMAA project is currently being restructured; and it has yet to be determined which aspects of the project will remain. Daily project operations shall continue until a decision is rendered regarding the future of the SEMAA project.
NASA/GRC intends to purchase the services from Paragon TEC, Inc. under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Paragon TEC, Inc. represents the only responsible source because of its unique combination of qualifications and experience, its understanding of NASA educational goals and objectives, and for being the only source with the wealth of essential experience and combined capabilities to complete the effort within the required period of performance. The company has served as the National SEMAA Office (NSO); and has had oversight of the SEMAA sites with overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations.
This requirement will be awarded via a modification to contract NNC07CB33C with Paragon TEC in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 PM local time on February 17, 2012. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a full and open competition 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 responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman is Kirk D. Seablom (216) 433-5593, Kirk.D.Seablom@nasa.gov.
Point of Contact
Name: Raye L Kirkland
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: 216-433-5794
Fax: 216-433-2480
Email: Ra-deon.L.Kirkland@nasa.gov
