Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) RFI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) procurement. This RFI seeks information for the development and sustaining engineering of software and hardware systems to manage Earth science data, serving as the evolution and follow-on to the current EOSDID Evolution and Development (EED)-3 contract. The Government is in early acquisition planning, with a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) tentatively expected in Q3. Responses are due September 26, 2024.
Scope of Work
The ENX effort involves the evolution, development engineering, and operations of on-premises and commercial cloud-based systems and services. Key areas include:
- Earthdata Cloud and NASA-Compliant General Application Platform (NGAP)
- Cloud Ingest and Archive Services
- Common Metadata Repository (CMR) and Metadata Management Services
- Earthdata Search and Login
- ESDIS Global Metrics System, Sentinel Gateway, and EOSDIS Core System (ECS)
- Data Transformation, Visualization, and Science Data Processing Services The contractor will coordinate with the ESDIS Project, Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs), science investigator teams, and the user community to continuously improve operations, scalability, quality, reliability, availability, functionality, operability, and performance of ESDIS systems while reducing costs and transitioning to new capabilities. Special requirements include adherence to open-source best practices, NASA's SPD-41a, and scaled agile development, with a goal to transition to a predominately cloud-based enterprise and assist in decommissioning ECS.
Key Tasks (Work Breakdown Structure - WBS)
- WBS 1: Program Management
- WBS 2: System Engineering
- WBS 3: Development
- WBS 4: Sustainment and Maintenance
- WBS 5: IT Security
- WBS 6: User Services
- WBS 7: Operations
- WBS 8: Testing
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not formally set aside. NASA is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including small businesses (8(a), WOSB, SD-VOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone), HBCU/MI, and underserved communities, to determine the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside based on responses.
- Response Due: September 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Contractor-selected locations, with required meetings at GSFC and nearby offsite locations.
Additional Notes
NASA is specifically seeking input related to Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support For Underserved Communities. This includes identifying barriers and opportunities to engage subject matter experts and subcontractors from underserved communities, and recommendations to enhance diversity and inclusion. This is for information and planning purposes only; no solicitation currently exists.