The document outlines a Statement of Work (SoW) for acquiring various Cloud Atlassian Jira and Confluence add-ons for NASA Headquarters for the fiscal year 2025. The objective is to enhance daily operations at the Center. The requirements include several licensed software add-ons, such as Reminder for Jira, Power Scripts for Jira Workflow Automation, and Smart Checklist for Jira, among others, for both Jira and Confluence platforms, catering to a designated number of users.
Key specifications highlight the need for commercial term licenses with distinct periods of performance, ranging from April 15, 2025, to April 25, 2026. Each add-on has specific user capacities, for example, 250 users for Jira-related tools and 500 for Confluence tools. The document emphasizes the structured acquisition process required by federal standards, ensuring that NASA's tech infrastructure remains reliable and efficient. This procurement underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to leveraging advanced managerial tools to enhance productivity and collaboration within federal operations.
The NASA Shared Services Center recommends engaging solely with vendors that provide specific Atlassian Marketplace add-ons for Jira and Confluence for fiscal year 2025. The justification for this sole-source procurement stems from the current dependency on these eleven add-ons, which are integral to the CCS team's operational workflow. These add-ons ensure compatibility and security within the existing software framework and have been pivotal in streamlining service delivery processes. The document outlines that selecting alternative or unrelated add-ons could severely compromise software functionality, disrupt daily operations, and lead to increased resource allocation and operational delays. The proposal emphasizes that due to the unique characteristics of the required add-ons, competition from other vendors is impractical. This recommendation is part of a broader strategy to maintain operational efficiency and security compliance within NASA's cloud-based systems. The timeline for this procurement spans from April 2025 to April 2026, highlighting a critical need for continuity in service support.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cloud-based Atlassian Jira and Confluence add-ons, set to be delivered by March 3, 2025. The solicitation comprises several sections, including a Statement of Work, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions, and Clauses/Terms. This procurement focuses on brand-name requirements and is exclusively available to small businesses. Offerors must include their CAGE/UEI codes, delivery points, and lead times in their submissions, which are due by March 10, 2025. Registration at www.sam.gov is necessary to be eligible for the award. Offerors must address contractual inquiries via email by March 7, 2025. This RFQ includes multiple federal regulations and compliance certifications, such as representations regarding telecommunications equipment and the Buy American Act compliance. The project aligns with NASA's commitment to leveraging cloud tools for improved organizational efficiency and communication, underlining their ongoing efforts to enhance operational capabilities through technology.