NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) intends to extend contract NNA13AB88C, Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services (ACITS) 3 with ASRC Research and Technology Solutions LLC on a sole-source basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services with Satisfy Agency Requirements. The purpose of this contract is to provide support services for Information Technology (IT) System & Governance Support, IT Security Support, Network and Communication Systems & Support, Application Management & Support, Scientific Computing Systems & Support, Innovation and Emerging Technologies, Outreach/Informational Systems & Support, and Management and Administration. The performance period will be extended for up to twelve months, consisting of a six month base period, and six one-month options periods. The period of performance will be extended from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, if all options are exercised. The extension may increase the current contract value, which is dependent upon the six-month base period and the number options that are exercised. The extension is necessary to continue on-going mission critical work at ARC pending placement of the competitive follow-on contract for Ames Consolidated Information Technology Services (ACITS) 4, 80ARC18R0010. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this requirement in writing to the identified point of contact no later than noon local time on Monday, July 22, 2019. Submitted capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for determining whether to conduct this requirement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. Information about major upcoming ARC procurement actions is available at Federal Business Opportunities website: https://www.fbo.gov.
