NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters Acquisition Branch, Code 210.H, Greenbelt, MD 20771

B -- NASA MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAM SUPPORT SOL 10-01199 DUE 012699 POC Katherine Richardson, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 286-6682, Fax (301) 286-0357, Email Katherine.A.Richardson.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Lourdes F. Carson, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 286-4309, Fax 301) 286-0357, Email Lourdes.F.Carson.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/HQ/date.html#10-01199. E-MAIL: Katherine Richardson, Katherine.A.Richardson.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/HQ plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for support of the research, compilation, development, and delivery of a Mentor-Protege Technical Resources Database. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/HQ intends to purchase the items from Bowie State University. The authority is only one responsible source 10 U.S.C.23049(c)(1). Bowie State University is uniquely qualified to provide technical resources needed for this database. The Mentor-Protege Technical Resource Database is to be the primary tool for NASA to increase the overall number of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) that receive contract and subcontract awards. This database will identify specific areas of technology that NASA prime contractors are seeking from proteges. Bowie State University has developed program materials for mentor-protege programs and has intimate knowledge of the roadblocks associated with locating unique SDBs to develop long-term relationships for developmental growth. Bowie State University is uniquely qualifed to provide these technical resources needed for this procurement. STATEMENT OF WORK: Introduction -- NASA seeks to increase the overall number of SDBs that receive contracts and subcontract awards from the Agency. The NASA Mentor-Protege Program is one of the initiatives that will be utilized to accomplish this goal. NASA's Mentor Protege Program has been designed to encourage NASA prime contractors to assist SDB's develop their capability to perform high technology efforts. Work to be Performed -- The Headquarters, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a Small Business Program initiative to provide a technical resource document to be used by prospective Mentor and Protege firms that will serve as a tool for the use in identifying, matching, and selecting candidates for NASA's Mentor Protege Program. The prospective offeror must provide all services necessary to perform the research, compilation, development, and delivery of a Mentor-Protege Technical Resources database. This database will identify specific areas of technology that NASA Prime Contractors are seeking from proteges. Period of Peformance -- It is anticipated that this requirement shall be completed within 30 days after receipt of the order. Deliverable -- It is anticipated that the offeror will submit a report inclusive of the following: 1) A list of factors commonly used to define the research and technology areas of a prime contractor; 2) A survey instrument for the mentor; and 3) A computer listing of mentor/prime contractors that included text on the areas in which they are interested in identifying protege's candidates. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have until January 26, 1999, to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurementon a competitive basis. Responses received after January 26, 1999, or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.212-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 01/06/99 (D-SN285738). (0006)

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