This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only soliciation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Due to system character limitations, the RFP is contained in a separate link to the synopsis. This notice is being issed as a Request for Proposal(RFP) 04-HBG-003 for the NASA History Office. The NASA History Office requires the research and writing of Volumes VII and VIII of an ongoing reference work, NASA Historical Data Book (NASA SP-4012); Programs, Projects and Resource. Volumes VII and VIII should cover the time period 1989-1998. The contractor shall be responsible for all activities associated with the production of a final manuscript and shall deliver a fully publishable product. The NASA History Office will administer this project and manage the professional review of the final publication of the work. There is no requirement for the contractor to provide camera-ready copy; with the exception of the the word processing criteria outlined in the statement of work.
Work Location:
The Contractor shall conduct the majority of the research in Washington, DC augmented by appropriate research at NASA Field Centers.
Period of Performance and Contract Type:
The period of performance is two (2) years after contract award. NASA intends to award a firm fixed price contract.
The provisions and clauses in the RFP are those in effect through FAC 01-24. The NAIS Code and small business size standard for this procurement are 715110 and $6M. The offeror shall state in its offer its size and status for this procurement. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. The offers for the above requirement are due by 2pm (EST) on September 13, 2004 to NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 210.H,Greenbelt,MD 20771 and must include solicitation number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), Cage Code, and be signed by an authorized company representative. All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (email) to alpana.k.jenne@nasa.gov no later than September 2, 2004 @ 2pm(EST). Telephone questions will not be accepted.
An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B".
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