NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking capability statements for ESDIS Next (ENX), the follow-on to the EED-3 contract, covering development and sustaining engineering of software and hardware systems for ESDIS science data management. The input will help determine the appropriate competition level and small business subcontracting goals, with possible set-asides for small, 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, or HUBZone businesses. NASA also seeks input on barriers and opportunities for engaging industry and academia subject matter experts, underserved communities, and subcontractors, as well as recommendations to enhance diversity and inclusion. The procurement is no longer on hold and is in early acquisition planning, with a schedule forthcoming and a draft RFP tentatively expected in Q3. No solicitation currently exists, and interested firms should monitor SAM.gov for updates.

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking capability statements from potential sources for development and sustaining engineering of software and hardware systems that provide science data management for the ESDIS Next (ENX) program, the follow-on to the EED-3 contract. Responses will help NASA determine the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals, including interest from small businesses, HBCU/MIs, and underserved communities, and the government may consider a set-aside. The procurement is no longer on hold, with NASA in early acquisition planning and a Draft RFP expected no later than two weeks from the posting and tentatively in Q3; the solicitation title will change to Enterprise Next (ENX). The RFI also seeks input on barriers and opportunities for engaging subject-matter experts and subcontractors from underserved communities, recommendations to enhance diversity and inclusion, and ways to encourage full participation. Interested firms should monitor SAM.gov for any solicitation or synopsis.