NASA Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) Market Research

NASA is seeking parties interested in providing application and platform services under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This acquisition will be a follow-on procurement to the current Enterprise Applications Service Technologies (EAST 2) contract. The purpose of this acquisition is to consolidate NASA's CIO application and platform services at NASA Centers, IT Programs, and the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). The scope of the contract includes operations, maintenance, enhancement, and end-user support for applications, mobile apps, websites, and information systems. It also includes compliance with government information security management policies, IT systems engineering and operations support, data analytics services, digital transformation automation support services, expertise in Agile frameworks, and more. The government has not yet determined if it will pursue commercial or non-commercial items/services for this acquisition.

The timeframe of the acquisition and the place of performance/delivery are not specified in the summary.

Notable aspects of this opportunity include the focus on consolidating NASA's CIO application and platform services, the emphasis on standardization, transparency, and interoperability of applications and platforms, and the requirement for lean, scalable, and agile practices. Additionally, engagement and coordination with the Agency IT Project Management Office (ITPMO) and governing bodies will be required based on the size and scope of the work. The procurement strategy decisions regarding contract type, period of performance, performance standards, pricing model, incentives, and evaluation criteria have not been made yet.