This is a modification to the synopsis entitled GOES R Series of Spacecraft, which was posted on December 21, 2007. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The Government’s responses to the vendors’ comments on the DRFP released in December has been posted.
The estimated release date of the RFP is changed to no earlier than January 25, 2008 with proposals due approximately 45 days after the solicitation release date. No additional synopsis will be posted for the release of the RFP.
Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site 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).
The solicitation, amendments and attachments that are not subject to International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) 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 page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51
PLEASE NOTE: Most of the technical requirements documents for the GOES R series of spacecraft include International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restricted data. Refer to the synopsis published on December 21, 2007 for the process for receiving ITAR documents.
If the company provided the required documentation and certifications in relation to the Draft RFP release, it does NOT need to provide those same documents. HOWEVER once the RFP is released, that company must provide a separate request for the ITAR documents and include a statement that it has previously submitted the appropriate documentation and certifications and shall provide any updates to the certifications or certify that no updates are required. The company must also confirm the name and e-mail address for the single point of contact for the ITAR documents.
Respondents are reminded that any failure to comply with ITAR may result in exclusion from competing in the GOES-R series of spacecraft contract, suspension, debarment, and/or other civil or criminal penalties appropriate under the State Department's jurisdiction. Respondents should contact the State Department regarding ITAR licenses and guidance in providing certifications regarding compliance.
Please send any comments regarding the RFP, when it is released, to Clelia.A.Walker@nasa.gov. Comments can also be faxed (301-286-9319) or mailed to: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Attn: Clelia Walker, Mail Code: 417, Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the RFP and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced numbered notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
