Scalable Science Data Exploration
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
The National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) / Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued an Award Notice of Modification P00009 to extend Contract 80MSFC23CA017 for Scalable Science Data Exploration. This is a sole-source modification, justified under FAR 6.302-1, to ensure continuity of operations during the transition to a new, fully competitive contract. The extension adds three months, with a potential one-month option, valued at an estimated $430,000.00.
Scope of Work
The contractor, Element 84, will continue to develop tools, services, and platforms for scalable visualization, exploration, and analysis of Earth science data within a commercial cloud environment. Key tasks include:
- Developing open-source tools for ingesting and cataloging science datasets into the cloud.
- Developing cloud-native services for indexing and dynamic scaling.
- Developing cloud-native search, discovery, and distribution services for Earth observation data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Modification (Sole-Source Extension)
- Original Contract: 80MSFC23CA017
- Extension Duration: 3 months + 1-month option period
- New Estimated End Date (Extension): June 30, 2026
- Option Period End Date: July 31, 2026
- Total Estimated Value (Extension + Option): $430,000.00
- Overall Contract Period of Performance: July 29, 2023, through July 31, 2026
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Set-Aside / Justification
This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The rationale is to bridge the gap and ensure uninterrupted performance during the transition to the "Next Generation Scalable Data Engineering, Operations, and Informatics Support for Open Science (Next Gen)" contract, which will be conducted under full and open competition.
Submission & Evaluation
As this is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a sole-source extension, there are no proposal submission or evaluation criteria detailed. A synopsis notice was previously posted on Sam.gov from January 13, 2026, through January 28, 2026, to inform potential sources.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted, including a Sam.gov synopsis, but no other suitable solutions were identified for this short-term extension. The extension aims to mitigate risks associated with time constraints and integration during the transition to the Next Gen contract.