NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

R -- LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT (LTP) ROBOTICS PROGRAM SOL RFQ2-37141 DUE 022200 POC Alma N. Garcia, Purchasing Agent, Phone (650) 604-5803, Fax (650) 604-3020, Email agarcia@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Lupe M. Velasquez, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-4522, Fax (650) 604-3020, Email lvelasquez@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21#RFQ2-3714 1. E-MAIL: Alma N. Garcia, agarcia@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). U.S. Robotic Project Support, 1 JOB for the following requirements: 1. Enroll and aquire registation for 18 teams, 2. Provide U.S. Western Regional Event Alpha Phase, 3. Provide U.S. Western Regional Event Beta Phase, 4. Provide completed robotics solution for ARC/K-12 Project, Period of Performance: February 25, 2000 -- June 20, 2000 The LTP Robotics Program supports NASA's Education and Outreach goals by exposing students to engineers, helping them discover the important connection between classroom lessons and real-world applications, and inspiring them to pursue careers in engineering. It does so by supporting the annual robotics competitions in which high school student teams partner with teachers and corporate professionals to design and build robots in six weeks, then compete in a spirited tournament held in Moffetts Field's Hangar One. The Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Learning Technologies Project (LTP) Robotics Program is to specify requirements for successful support and implementation of the LTP Robotics Program. 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE This Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Learning Technologies Project (LTP) Robotics Program is to specify requirements for successful support and implementation of the LTP Robotics Program. 2. BACKGROUND: LTP ROBOTICS PROGRAM The LTP Robotics Program supports NASA's Education and Outreach goals by exposing students to engineers, helping them discover the important connection between classroom lessons and real-world applications, and inspiring them to pursue careers in engineering. It does so by supporting the annual robotics competitions in which high school student teams partner with teachers and corporate professionals to design and build robots in six weeks, then compete in a spirited tournament held in Moffett Field's Hangar One. 3. CONTRACTOR TASK REQUIREMENTS This task encompasses four phases: 1. Technical support and design assessment to be completed NLT March 2, 2000: 7 Provide technical support for the design and development of robots for 18 high schools in the NASA Ames Research Center Region. 7 Conduct design assessment of the soundness of the designs and develop ways to strategize with the schools to improve the designs. 2. Work with industrial sponsors, parent volunteers and school officials to reassess design configurations and to check computer programming capabilities and network integration to satisfy NASA's requirements for the US FIRST competition NLT April 10, 2000. 3. Help schools finalize robotic designs, secure prototypes and parts for the design, and keep the schools in the competition throughout the regional competition to be held at San Jose State University, March 30 through April 1, 2000. 4. Provide technical support and logistical training. This phase involves reassessing the design and computer configuration for advanced prototypes to develop robots to compete in the finals at Epcot Center, Florida, April 4-6, 2000. This phase includes design and development of artificial intelligence (AI) modules as well as transportation of the robots. 4. DELIVERABLES The contractor shall deliver a final report that summarizes the "Lessons Learned," including participation, design configurations, and module development. 5. GENERAL BACKGROUND This task requires specialization in AI, network configurations, robo-lab language, C++, and an in-depth understanding of all NASA network configurations in relation to AI and mission assignments. The first phase (to be completed by March 2, 2000) requires providing technical support for the design and development of robots for 18 high schools in the NASA ARC Region, assessing the soundness of the designs and developing ways to strategize with the schools to improve the designs. Phases two and three require the firm to work with industrial sponsors, parent volunteers and school officials to reasses design configurations and to check computer programming capabilities and network integration to satisfy NASA's requirements for the US FIRST competition. It will help schools finalize robotic designs, secure prototypes and parts for the design, and keep the schools in the competition throughout the regional competition to be held at San Jose State University, March 30, 2000 -- April 1,2000. The final phase involves providing technical support and logistical training including reassessing the design and computer configuration for advanced prototypes to develop robots to compete in the finals at Epcot Center, Florida, April 4-6, 2000. This phase includes design and development of aritifical intelligence (AI) modules as well as transportation of the robots. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-14. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 8748 and $5.0, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA-Ames Research Center, Mail Stop 269-3. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 2:00p.m. PST on February 22, 2000, and may be mailed or faxed to Alma Garcia, Acquisition Division, Mail Stop 241-1, Moffett Field, California, (650) 604-4646 and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. 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. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-33. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than February 18, 2000. Award will be based upon price and meeting the required delivery dates addressed in SOR. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=21 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 02/11/00 (D-SN424730). (0042)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0074 20000215\R-0006.SOL)