Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) Acquisition

******************************************************************* RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES (Questions: A05-01 through A05-02) POSTED JANUARY 4, 2017 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and responses for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached RFP Questions and Responses_A05-01 through A05-02. A response has been provided for all questions received to date. ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to provide slip page 162.1 which was inadvertently omitted from the slip pages provided via Amendment 02. There are no changes to the RFP; this slip page is provided for completeness only. Please see the attached NNK17592924R - Amendment 02 Slip Page Correction. ******************************************************************* RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES (Questions: A04-01 through A04-06) POSTED DECEMBER 21, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and responses for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached RFP Questions and Responses_A04-01 through A04-06. A response has been provided for all questions received to date. ******************************************************************* SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 04 POSTED DECEMBER 21, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of Amendment 04 to the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached Amendment 04 for full details. ******************************************************************* RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES (Questions: A03-01 through A03-23) POSTED DECEMBER 12, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and responses for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached RFP Questions and Responses_A03-01 through A03-23. A response has been provided for all questions received to date. ******************************************************************* SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 03 POSTED DECEMBER 12, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of Amendment 03 to the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached Amendment 03 for full details. ******************************************************************* RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES (Questions: A02-01 through A02-12) POSTED DECEMBER 5, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and responses for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached RFP Questions and Responses_A02-01 through A02-12. A response has been provided for all questions received through Friday, December 2, 2016. ******************************************************************* SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 02 POSTED DECEMBER 5, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of Amendment 02 to the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached Amendment 02 for full details. ******************************************************************* RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES (Questions: A01-1 through A01-86) POSTED NOVEMBER 21, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and responses for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached RFP Questions and Responses_A01-1 through A01-86. This posting provides the first set of questions and responses; additional questions and responses will be provided in a subsequent notice. ******************************************************************* SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 01 POSTED NOVEMBER 21, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of Amendment 01 to the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) solicitation. Please see the attached Amendment 01 for full details. ******************************************************************* KIAC BIDDER'S LIBRARY SENSITIVE/SECURE DOCUMENTS POSTED NOVEMBER 21, 2016 ******************************************************************* ***ATTENTION*** The images, documents, blueprints, or files attached to this notice HAVE NOT been characterized as being released to the public domain. They MAY contain EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA that is controlled for export under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DO NOT show or give these items to a Foreign Person. NPR 2200.2 applies. Only prospective offeror's that have been screened by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) will be able to access the controlled information, drawings, and specifications for KIAC. This following sensitive/secure packages are attached to this notice: KIAC-SBU-007 The information provided to you MAY contain Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU). As such the following information is provided: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM DISCLOSURE BY STATUTE, INCLUDING INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT EXEMPTION CRITERIA. Degree of Protection: When not under the continuing control and supervision of a person authorized access to such material, it must be, at a minimum, maintained under locked conditions. Keep access and reproduction to the absolute minimum required for mission accomplishment. Reference NPR 1600.1, Chapter 5.24 for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Controlled Information. IF YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR THIS DOCUMENT, PLEASE PLACE IT IN A LOCKED SENSITIVE & PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINER. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN REGULAR TRASH. ******************************************************************* KIAC BIDDER'S LIBRARY SENSITIVE/SECURE DOCUMENTS POSTED NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ******************************************************************* ***ATTENTION*** The images, documents, blueprints, or files attached to this notice HAVE NOT been characterized as being released to the public domain. They MAY contain EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA that is controlled for export under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DO NOT show or give these items to a Foreign Person. NPR 2200.2 applies. Only prospective offeror's that have been screened by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) will be able to access the controlled information, drawings, and specifications for KIAC. This following sensitive/secure packages are attached to this notice: KIAC-SBU-COVER KIAC-SBU-INDEX KIAC-SBU-001 KIAC-SBU-002 KIAC-SBU-003 KIAC-SBU-004 KIAC-SBU-005 KIAC-SBU-006 The information provided to you MAY contain Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU). As such the following information is provided: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM DISCLOSURE BY STATUTE, INCLUDING INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT EXEMPTION CRITERIA. Degree of Protection: When not under the continuing control and supervision of a person authorized access to such material, it must be, at a minimum, maintained under locked conditions. Keep access and reproduction to the absolute minimum required for mission accomplishment. Reference NPR 1600.1, Chapter 5.24 for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Controlled Information. IF YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR THIS DOCUMENT, PLEASE PLACE IT IN A LOCKED SENSITIVE & PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINER. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN REGULAR TRASH. ******************************************************************* REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) POSTED OCTOBER 31, 2016 ******************************************************************* The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to release the RFP for the KIAC acquisition. Please see the attached RFP. ******************************************************************* DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (DRFP) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS POSTED OCTOBER 26, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of questions and answers in response to the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) acquisition. Where an answer to a question will result in a change to the RFP, the Government has attempted to characterize the expected forthcoming RFP revisions within the answer. It is the offeror's responsibility to examine the RFP carefully and in its entirety to discern all revisions. Prospective offerors are reminded that additional documents are contained in the KIAC Bidder's Library that can be found on the KIAC website at https://public.ksc.nasa.gov/KIAC. ******************************************************************* PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS POSTED OCTOBER 14, 2016 ******************************************************************* The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) acquisition. The products and services provided by KIAC include: a) Application Operations and Software Development b) Data Center Operations c) Voice, Imaging, and Data Communications d) Multimedia Support Services e) Documentation and Reproduction f) Research and Library Management The competition for this acquisition is limited to eligible 8(a) concerns. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code and Size Standard are 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, and $27.5M, respectively. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about October 31, 2016, with an anticipated proposal due date of December 13, 2016. All responsible 8(a) sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. NFS 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. This synopsis is not a solicitation and the Government is not requesting proposals; this should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web page, www.fbo.gov. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps web page for the release of the solicitation and amendments(s), if any. Prospective offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendment(s), if any. To access information regarding this acquisition online including the documents contained in the KIAC Bidder's Library, offerors should refer to the KIAC website at https://public.ksc.nasa.gov/KIAC. ******************************************************************* DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL POSTED AUGUST 24, 2016 ******************************************************************* This notice is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the posting of the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Kennedy Infrastructure, Applications, and Communications (KIAC) contract. This notice is related to the Sources Sought Notice issued on March 31, 2016 (Reference Number NNK17ZOC001L), the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) issued on May 9, 2016 (Reference Number NNK17OZC001L), Special Notice issued on June 10, 2016 (Reference Number NNK17ZOC001), and Special Notice issued on June 23, 2016 (Reference Number NNK17ZOC001). In accordance with NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (NFS) 1852.219-18, Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns, the competition for this acquisition is limited to eligible 8(a) concerns. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) Code is 541512 with a size standard of $27.5M. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. The authority to make a single award contract containing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) mechanism is pending approval from NASA Headquarters in accordance with FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1). Approval is required in order to make a single award. NFS 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. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to submit comments. The submittal form for comments will be provided on the KIAC website at https://public.ksc.nasa.gov/KIAC. Prospective offerors are requested to submit comments no later than 3:00 p.m. local time on September 23, 2016, to permit the Government sufficient time for consideration. Comments should be submitted to KSC-KIAC-Info@mail.nasa.gov in the format provided, referencing "NNK17592924R Draft RFP Comments" in the subject line of the email. The Government will not respond to comments. Prospective offerors may also submit questions. The submittal form for questions will be provided on the KIAC website referenced above. Prospective offerors are requested to submit questions no later than 3:00 p.m. local time on September 23, 2016, to permit the Government sufficient time for consideration. Questions should be submitted to the email address above and in the format provided, referencing "NNK17592924R Draft RFP Questions" in the subject line of the email. Questions and the Government's responses will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web page. Telephone comments or questions will not be accepted. Responses to the DRFP will have no bearing on subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to the resulting final RFP. The use of questions and comments to finalize the structure of the RFP is at the discretion of the Government. Eligibility in participation in a future acquisition does not depend upon a response to this notice. The DRFP is not a solicitation and the Government is not requesting proposals. The DRFP is for planning and information purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information submitted. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any subsequent RFP will be synopsized prior to its release and published on FedBizOpps. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the RFP and any amendments. Prospective offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFP and any amendments.