Bravium Best Practice Engine (BPE) and Bravium Upgrade Assistant (BUA) Co-termed Renewal
ID: 80NSSC901406QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae1357cd426c4bd0acc6fb8572359601/view
Timeline
    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to renew its sole source contract with Carahsoft for the Bravium Best Practice Engine (BPE) and Bravium Upgrade Assistant (BUA), which are critical third-party plugins for the ServiceNow platform utilized by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). The renewal, which spans five years starting June 4, 2025, aims to maintain essential functionalities such as automated code reviews, quality checks, instance governance, and upgrade management, thereby preventing potential service disruptions and the need for complex reverse-engineering of custom applications. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by 4:00 p.m. CST on April 29, 2025, to encourage the government to consider a competitive procurement process, with all inquiries directed to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindsey McLellan
    lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov
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    Tab 04 SOW.pdf
    The document pertains to the renewal of the Bravium Best Practice Engine (BPE) and Bravium Upgrade Assistant (BUA), both third-party plugins for ServiceNow, used by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). The BPE facilitates automated code reviews and quality checks, while the BUA offers instance governance and upgrade management within the ServiceNow platform. The renewal spans five years, beginning June 4, 2025, and emphasizes the importance of product performance and user confidentiality. Users are instructed to address issues through their superiors or via the ServiceNow Ticket system. Non-renewal poses a significant threat, risking disruption of services and necessitating complex reverse-engineering of custom applications. Overall, maintaining these products is essential for optimizing NSSC’s ServiceNow functionalities and meeting contractual agreements. Performance oversight occurs at the NASA Stennis Space Center, with remote work also permitted under authorized conditions.
    Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is planning to renew its sole source contract with Carahsoft for the Bravium Best Practice Engine (BPE) and Bravium Upgrade Assistant (BUA). This decision is in line with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), reflecting Carahsoft as the exclusive provider for these services. The procurement center will be NASA/Stennis Space Center (SSC), with an intention to acquire commercial items under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 guidelines. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by 4:00 p.m. CST on April 29, 2025, to potentially compel the government to reconsider a competitive procurement process. Oral responses are not permitted. Additionally, NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman applies, with relevant details accessible through a provided link. This notice marks a structured approach to acquiring essential services, emphasizing compliance with established procurement regulations while exploring the feasibility of broadening participation through expression of interest.
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