Nutanix, TAM Onsite 6-Month Slice Renewal

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for a 6-month Nutanix Technical Account Manager (TAM) Onsite service through a brand-name specific procurement. The solicitation (RFQ #80NSSC25890218Q) seeks a specialized technical support service for NASA's mission-critical SAP HANA application environment, with a focus on comprehensive technical management and consultation. Qualified offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their CAGE Code/UEI number, along with details on ARO delivery time and FOB Destination. The procurement will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, with quotes due by December 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CT. Potential offerors were required to submit any questions by December 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CT, with communication directed to tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS category 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). The specific service involves one Nutanix TAM Onsite 6-Month Slice, identified by part number TAM-STD-6MO, with performance to occur at Marshall Space Flight Center in Washington, DC. The period of performance is six months after receipt of order, with the procurement justified by Nutanix's unique expertise in managing complex technical environments involving Dell hardware, SUSE operating systems, Nutanix virtual environments, and SAP HANA consulting. Offerors must also complete representations regarding telecommunications equipment as specified in FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26. While specific award value is not disclosed, the brand name justification emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation of continuing with the incumbent Nutanix TAM service.