iBASEt Annual Update and Support Subscription Renewal

The Marshall Space Flight Center seeks to renew its subscription for the iBASEt Manufacturing Execution (MES) Annual Update and Support. This software is crucial for managing manufacturing operations, offering features such as configuration control, approval workflows, electronic signatures, and methods for addressing hardware discrepancies. The required products include 30 and 45 units of the iBASEt MES subscription, with a total of 75 units. The services will be carried out at the Marshall Space Flight Center located in Huntsville, AL, over a designated period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. This procurement aligns with the Center's ongoing operational needs in maintaining efficient production processes through reliable software support.

The NASA Shared Services Center recommends sole sourcing the iBASEt Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for maintenance and support from iBASEt due to its unique capabilities and longstanding usage. The system has been employed at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) for over 17 years to manage manufacturing operations effectively, including configuration control and data capture of processes. Maintaining the existing software is critical; using a different vendor could jeopardize ongoing projects, necessitating the redevelopment of essential processes and risking data loss. The iBASEt contract provides comprehensive support and upgrades, which are vital for continued operational success. The proposed period for this procurement effort is May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, ensuring the software's operational integrity remains intact.

NASA/NSSC is seeking to renew its iBASEt Annual Update and Support Subscription through a sole source contract with IBASET, INC., located in California. This contract is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as IBASET, INC. is deemed the sole provider for this specific service. The procurement will be managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and will comply with regulations outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13, which govern the acquisition of commercial items and services. The NAICS code for this procurement is 513210. Interested parties can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on April 18, 2025, for consideration of competitive procurement. The government's discretion will ultimately determine the competitive nature of this procurement. Oral communications are not permitted, and queries can be directed to the Center Ombudsman via the provided web link. The primary contact for this procurement is Shanna Patterson, a Procurement Specialist at NASA.