SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL SEMAA OFFICE
- Notice Date
- 10/12/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 561110
— Office Administrative Services
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC07ZCH001R
- Archive Date
- 10/12/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total HUB-Zone
- Description
- NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP)] for the Opertation of the National Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) Office. The NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) project was established in 1993, as a joint venture between the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) and Cuyahoga Community College (CCC). Since then, the NASA SEMAA project has grown from a single site to a nationally renowned leader in the efforts to increase the participation of historically underserved K-12 youth in the areas of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The goals of the NASA SEMAA project are to inspire a more diverse population of students to pursue careers in STEM, engage students, teachers and families by incorporating emerging technologies into the project, and provide a challenging curriculum that meets national math, science and technology standards aligned to NASA?s mission directorates. The NASA SEMAA project proactively addresses these goals by delivering hands-on, minds-on curriculum enhancement activities, a state-of-the-art Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL) and an innovative Family Caf? (see below). K-12 STEM Curriculum Enhancement Activities ? Aligned to the National Math, Science and Technology Standards ? Encompasses the research and technology of each of NASA?s four Mission Directorates (Aeronautics Research, Exploration System, Science, Space Operations) ? Provides NASA SEMAA participants with 21 contact hours in STEM activities/sessions Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL) ? Places cutting edge technology at the fingertips of NASA SEMAA middle and high school students ? Engages students in real world challenges relative to both an aeronautics and microgravity scenario ? Houses real aerospace hardware and software including an Advanced Flight Simulator (AFS); a laboratory-grade, research wind tunnel; and a working, short-wave radio receiver and hand-held GPS for aviation Family Caf? ? Promotes sustained family involvement at each of the NASA SEMAA sites around the country ? Provides families/adult family members with relevant family and STEM education information ? Researches and presents information to families/adult family members on additional STEM related projects available for their child?s participation Due to the success of the NASA SEMAA project in Cleveland, beginning in 1998, the NASA SEMAA project was replicated across the United States. In order to manage and coordinate the growing NASA SEMAA project, a National SEMAA Office (NSO) was established. By the end of 1999, the project had been replicated in nine US cities; at the end of calendar year 2005, there were twenty-four sites across the US. The NASA SEMAA project is managed via a performance-based contract. The Educational Projects Office at NASA Glenn manages the NASA SEMAA project, and the NSO administers the day-to-day operations of the project. Each NASA SEMAA Site has a sub-contract agreement with the NSO, and each site is contractually obligated to meet the requirements of the contract as well as adhere to NASA?s Education Operating Principles. The role of the NSO is to assists NASA in the coordination of the NASA SEMAA project nationwide. The NASA SEMAA project is located at Community Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU?s), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HIS?s), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and science centers/museums in seventeen urban and rural cities throughout the U.S. Additionally, there are 6 active Outreach AELs (not co-located with a NASA SEMAA site) that the NSO will be required to monitor. As appropriate, NASA will furnish the NSO with work statements for new tasks related to the operation, and sustainability of the NASA SEMAA project; in return, the contractor shall furnish NASA a proposal detailing how each task will be implemented along with a detailed budget This contract is anticipated to be for two years with three one-year options available at the government?s discretion. Other responsibilities of the NSO include, but are not limited to: - Monitor the NASA SEMAA Sites (including operations of the AEL and the Family Caf?) - Manage the GRC AEL (conduct site visits, teacher training, etc.) - Work with NASA SEMAA sites to develop a recognition/awards plan - Monitor and Report Extended Learning Activities at the NASA SEMAA sites - Work with SEMAA sites to on a plan for Outreach Activities and develop templates - Work with NASA to understand the Communications Material Review (CMR) process - Serve in a consulting and/or advisory capacity for NASA SEMAA sites - Host monthly teleconferences with the NASA SEMAA sites - Provide NASA approved training at the new NASA SEMAA sites - Assemble National Committees to address issues - Work with NASA to competitively select new NASA SEMAA sites - Work with NASA to develop and implement procedures to close certain NASA SEMAA sites - Maintain the NASA SEMAA web page - Hold annual NASA SEMAA Directors Meeting Responsibilities for Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL) Operations: The AEL features workstations in the classroom that provide a unique learning experience regarding aerospace technology. Contractor responsibilities associated with this effort include, but are not limited to the following: - Installation of new AELs. In FY07, NASA anticipates two AEL installations via a competitive selection process. - Provide engineering, integration, implementation, and consulting support and services. Initially, this will require travel to the sites for facility evaluation, systems delivery and set-up, and system integration and test. - Provide training to the AEL staff and on-going technical support. - Oversee the management and operations of the NASA SEMAA site AELs - Provide configuration management data for each AEL site -Work with the NASA SEMAA sites regarding the maintenance and repair of AEL equipment. - Perform Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. This procurement is a total HUB-Zone set-aside. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 561110 and $6.5M respectively. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about November 1, 2006, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about December 1, 2006 An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". 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/GRC Business Opportunities home page is http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 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 solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below. All contractual technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail or fax). Telephone questions will not be accepted.
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