The Statement of Work outlines NASA's procurement of a Domain-Level membership in the Object Management Group (OMG), an international not-for-profit software consortium that establishes standards across various sectors. The membership forms a critical part of NASA's Data Standards Program under the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) office. Key benefits of the membership include NASA's ability to submit draft standards, contribute to their development, participate in working groups, vote on standards, and attend quarterly technical meetings. The agreement also provides subscribers with a newsletter and updates on votes and events. This initiative demonstrates NASA's commitment to integrating with international standards and promoting collaborative development in technology relevant to its missions.

NASA's Shared Services Center is recommending the negotiation of a Sole Source contract with Object Management Group, Inc. for Domain Level Annual OMG Membership. This membership is essential for NASA to engage in the development of industry and international standards crucial for ongoing projects. The estimated cost and delivery period for this membership are not detailed but are stipulated to span from September 15, 2024, to September 14, 2025. The rationale behind selecting OMG is rooted in its unique role as the sole provider of membership necessary for submission of new standards and participation in technical standards working groups. Utilizing any other vendor could jeopardize years of NASA's contributions to international standards, potentially delaying vital missions still in planning phases. The recommendation stresses that the membership pertains to NASA as an organization, not individual participants, emphasizing its integral role in sustaining NASA’s operational capabilities and collaborative standards development.

NASA's National Space Science Center (NSSC) intends to procure its membership in the Object Management Group (OMG) through a sole source contract with OMG, as they are the exclusive provider of the service. The procurement will comply with FAR guidelines and is assigned the NAICS Code 813920. Interested parties can submit their qualifications in writing by 9 a.m. Central Standard Time on September 10, 2024, to assess whether the procurement can be pursued competitively. The government has discretion over whether or not to engage in competitive bidding based on these submissions. Direct oral communication regarding this notice is not permitted. Interested parties can reach out to Shanna Patterson, the Procurement Specialist, for further inquiries. The document outlines the procedural framework and pertinent contact information, reflecting the structured nature of government procurement processes.