Sources Sought: System Integration and Cloud Management of the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS)
ID: NOAA-TraCSS-SI-SS-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b89179d4c92454c9984cece0b5573ad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking sources for the integration and cloud management of the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). The primary objective is to identify a commercial System Integrator capable of providing cloud infrastructure and provisioning services, ensuring the system's continuous operation while adhering to federal security standards and utilizing Agile/DevSecOps practices. TraCSS is critical for enhancing civil space traffic coordination and safety, fulfilling directives from the 2018 US National Space Council's Space Policy Directive-3. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 1:00 pm ET on November 26, 2024, via the provided Google Form, and can direct inquiries to Sayed Hashimi at sayed.hashimi@noaa.gov or David Marks at david.marks@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sayed Hashimi
    sayed.hashimi@noaa.gov
    David Marks
    david.marks@noaa.gov
    Files
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    PWS for TraCSS System Integration_Cloud Services Rev 5.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) integration and cloud management, administered by NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce. TraCSS aims to enhance civil space traffic coordination, ensuring safety and sustainability for space operations in line with Space Policy Directive-3. Key responsibilities for the System Integrator include managing cloud services, implementing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring continuous system function through Agile/DevSecOps practices. Core requirements consist of maintaining operational and developmental environments (TraCSS-HORIZON, SKYLINE, OASIS), data services and storage management, security protocols, and continuous monitoring. The contractor must adhere to rigorous performance standards, including high availability and data processing capabilities, while documenting all processes and utilizing version control. The PWS emphasizes compliance with federal security standards and outlines performance metrics for contractor evaluation. Regular reporting, including agile metrics and monthly updates, ensures accountability. Overall, the document establishes a comprehensive framework to facilitate the development and operational success of TraCSS, reflecting the government's commitment to safe space operations and collaboration with commercial and military partners.
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