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Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The document outlines the Statement of Work for the renewal of the Akamai Edge DNS Service, essential for maintaining all NASA public DNS zones and records. It specifies the requirement for 12 units of the Edge DNS service, supporting up to 3970 zones, under the part number EDC-000-ZOU-21-011, with a security option included. The service will be performed at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The period of performance for this service spans from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. This initiative ensures the continued reliability and security of NASA’s DNS infrastructure, highlighting the agency's commitment to maintaining its digital operations effectively.
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Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The document addresses queries related to the renewal of Akamai Edge DNS Services. It clarifies that the primary goal is not to onboard new services but to maintain existing ones, specifically managing DNS zones as a secondary service. The inclusion of DNSSEC is confirmed as a requirement for this renewal process. This Q&A reflects the procedural aspects typical in government RFPs, emphasizing the focus on established services and security protocols. Overall, it outlines the intent to ensure continuity and compliance in the provision of DNS services while adhering to predefined specifications set forth in the associated Statement of Work.
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Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The document outlines a recommendation by the NASA Shared Services Center to negotiate exclusively with Akamai Technologies for the renewal of Akamai Edge DNS Services. The estimated cost and delivery period for this renewal are set from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The justification for this sole-source acquisition is based on Akamai's unique services, which currently host all of NASA's public Domain Name System (DNS) zones and records. The prior selection was approved by NASA leadership, emphasizing the necessity of continuity in DNS services. The document explains that using another vendor would entail a lengthy one-year transition, during which NASA would lack public DNS services, potentially impacting operations significantly. The structure highlights the rationale behind the recommendation, detailing both the unique attributes of Akamai's services and the repercussions of changing providers. This summary serves to clarify NASA's procurement decision in the context of its operational dependencies on specific brand capabilities.