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Pre-Exploration Production and Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation and Readiness

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80MSFC23R0009Federal

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is advancing its Pre-Exploration Production and Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation and Readiness along with the Exploration Production and Operations Contract (EPOC) efforts. This update announces a superseding Class Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) issued on October 2, 2023, which supersedes the original October 4, 2022 JOFOC related to EPOC and Transition Plans. The contracts focus on ensuring readiness and effective transition in support of NASA’s exploration production and operational goals, primarily in Huntsville, Alabama, under NAICS code 336414. The solicitation number for this presolicitation is 80MSFC23R0009, managed by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center office. The key points of contact include James S. Casper, the Lead Contracting Officer for Pre-EPOC/EPOC, and Vanessa Bryant, the Pre-EPOC/EPOC Branch Chief. Both are available for inquiries regarding the contract efforts. This notice serves as an official public communication about the continuation and refinement of the contracting strategy to support NASA’s exploration objectives within the framework of justified non-competitive procurement.

General Info

NASA advances Pre-EPOC/EPOC contracts for exploration readiness via justified non-competitive procurement.

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Huntsville, AL, 35812, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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NASA MSFC Class JOFOC for EPOC and Pre-EPOC

PDF, Low priority17 pages · justification-and-authorization
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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA
Office AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA
Contacts
James S. Casper Pre-EPOC/EPOC Lead Contracting Officer
Vanessa Bryant Pre-EPOC/EPOC Branch Chief

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Purpose The purpose of this notice is to provide an update on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) ongoing Pre-Exploration Production and Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation and Readiness and Exploration Production and Operations Contract (EPOC) efforts. Notification to the Public of a superseding Class Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) This notice is being published to notify the public of a superseding October 2, 2023 Class JOFOC for Pre-EPOC and EPOC efforts, in relation to the previously posted October 4, 2022 Class JOFOC for EPOC and Transition Plans Contract. Link to previously issued October 4, 2022 Class JOFOC for EPOC and Transition Plans Contract: https://sam.gov/opp/bcb1b1f60e394edb85660365223064f9/view See the attached superseding October 2, 2023 Class JOFOC for Pre-EPOC and EPOC efforts.

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