Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II)

Modification 1 – February 13, 2025

The purpose for this modification is to update the synopsis entitled Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) Request for Proposal Solicitation Notice ID 80JSC025R7003, which was posted February 11, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made to the Attachment Section:

1. The SASS II Pre-Proposal Conference Charts have been posted.

The due date for responses is NOT extended as a result of this modification.

Please continue to monitor this SAM.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the SASS II website at https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/sass2/.

Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments to this solicitation and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

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NASA/Johnson Space Center is issuing a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II), 80JSC025R7003. You are notified of the following:

1. The entire proposal is due by March 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time


2. NASA will conduct this acquisition as a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541511: Custom Computer Programming Services and the small business size standard is $34 million.


3. All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing, electronically to Carlos Roman, Contracting Officer, at carlos.roman@nasa.gov and Yushu Mao, Contract Specialist, at yushu.mao@nasa.gov on or before 4:00 p.m. Central Time on February 19, 2025. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible for consideration. Questions shall be submitted using the Template for Submission of Comments in the “Attachments” section below.


4. The RFP and attachments have been posted in the "Attachments" section below. This RFP and associated documents supersede the Draft RFP in its entirety. Any additional documents will be available on www.sam.gov.


5. The Technical Library is available on SAM.gov under notice ID 80JSC024SASS2.


6. If you have not accessed the Technical Library before, please complete the Technical Library Request Form and refer to the instructions under notice ID 80JSC024SASS2 prior to submitting a request via sam.gov.


7. The Pre-Proposal Conference for this solicitation is anticipated to be held (virtual only) via Microsoft TEAMS on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is recommended; however, attendance is neither required nor a prerequisite for proposal submission. No recordings of any kind are permitted. Participation is limited to a total of six (6) individuals from each company/team.

Please RSVP for the Pre-Proposal Conference by Friday, February 14, 2025, 1:30 p.m. Central Time by sending an email to the following addresses:

Name: Carlos Roman, Contracting Officer

Email: carlos.roman@nasa.gov

Name: Yushu Mao, Contract Specialist

Email: yushu.mao@nasa.gov

The RSVP email must include the following:

Subject Line: SASS II RFP 80JSC025R7003 Pre-Proposal Conference RSVP

1. Full company name


2. Company address


3. SAM Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code


4. Company point of contact name, phone number, and email address


5. Company size/type (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.)


6. Names, position descriptions, and email addresses of attendees (no more than six (6) individuals may represent any party or team of parties)


7. Indication of your company’s desire to be added to the Interested Parties list, which will be publicly available on the SASS II website.

A confirmation email will be sent to acknowledge your reservation(s) and provide further instructions.

NASA anticipates releasing the Pre-Proposal Conference charts prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference. Please continue to monitor this SAM.gov posting for updates on the release of any documents, as well as the SASS II website.

NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Donna M. Shafer, donna.m.shafer@nasa.gov, 281-483-4258.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for amendments to this solicitation and other information. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer of their intent to submit an offer.