Next generation scalable data engineering, operations, and informatics support for open science (next GEN)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is publishing a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for Next Generation Scalable Data Engineering, Operations, and Informatics Support for Open Science (Next Gen). The solicitation number for this acquisition is 80MSFC24R0005. This acquisistion was previously synopsized under the title 80MSFCNGOSDAPVS on June 6, 2023. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire research and development services and related services to ensure that Inter-Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) maintains cutting-edge leadership in science informatics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, science data systems, and domain science services for IMPACT. The contractor will provide scientific research and development support services on IMPACT projects to include:

• providing system architecture expertise;
• performing operations and maintenance of IMPACT developed tools and platforms;
• developing systematic approaches for data curation, management, and stewardship;
• exploring and developing scalable novel tools, services, and platforms;
• providing subject matter expertise in informatics, data science, and information management; and
• developing engineering Machine Learning solutions to advance science data systems.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.   

This solicitation is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology and 1,000 employees, respectively.

The anticipated release date of the  final RFP on or about September 5, 2024, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about October 10, 2024. NASA/MSFC attached a proposal briefing with the DRFP in lieu of a virtual industry day.

All responsible sources meeting the set-aside requirements 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://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Brad Vest at Bradley.D.Vest@nasa.gov not later than July 30, 2024, 5:00 p.m. central time. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) plans to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for Next Generation Scalable Data Engineering, Operations, and Informatics Support for Open Science (Next Gen). The solicitation number for this acquisition is 80MSFC24R0005. This acquisistion was previously synopsized under the title 80MSFCNGOSDAPVS on June 6, 2023. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire research and development services and related services to ensure that Inter-Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) maintains cutting-edge leadership in science informatics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, science data systems, and domain science services for IMPACT. The contractor will provide scientific research and development support services on IMPACT projects to include:

• providing system architecture expertise;
• performing operations and maintenance of IMPACT developed tools and platforms;
• developing systematic approaches for data curation, management, and stewardship;
• exploring and developing scalable novel tools, services, and platforms;
• providing subject matter expertise in informatics, data science, and information management; and
• developing engineering Machine Learning solutions to advance science data systems.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.   

This solicitation is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology and 1,000 employees, respectively.

The anticipated release date of the DRFP is on or about July 18, 2024, and a final RFP on or about September 5, 2024, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about October 10, 2024. NASA/MSFC will either provide a proposal briefing with the DRFP or conduct a virtual industry day prior to release of the final RFP.

All responsible sources meeting the set-aside requirements 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://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Brad Vest at Bradley.D.Vest@nasa.gov not later than June 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m. central time. Telephone questions will not be accepted.