Organizational Transformation - Phase 3 Extension

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a continuation of Phase 3 support of ongoing Organizational Transformation Services. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is December 31, 2018. NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source modification to The Ripples Group, 3 School Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. It has been determined that award of this modification to the Ripples Group will allow the continunce of work with managers to finalize the transformation project plan and to ensure a smooth transition to leadership for sustaining the culture. Performance will be located at NASA/ Headquarters (HQ). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 561990. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 18, 2018. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort 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. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .