Innovative, Visualization, Exploration and Data Analysis (IVEDA)

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for NASA's Innovative Visualization, Exploration and Data Analysis (IVEDA) that consists of differentiated competencies including Open Science alignment by adhering to Open Source Science principles; experience developing solutions working with cloud-hosted large-scale (i.e., petabyte or larger) data; and experience developing applications utilizing Earth observation and geospatial data. NASA's Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of civil service and contractor personnel that work to further NASA's Earth Science Data System (ESDS) Program goal of overseeing the lifecycle of Earth science data to maximize the scientific return of NASA's missions and experiments for research and applied scientists, decision makers, and society at large. IMPACT's three focus areas are interagency collaboration, assessment and evaluation, and research and development of advanced concepts. IMPACT enables NASA's focus on expanding Open Science. Earth observations are a key component which facilitates scientific progress. IMPACT prototypes the latest technologies to support new science and applications from Earth observation data. IMPACT also offers a diverse set of machine learning and data informatics tools to advance the use and management of Earth observation data. Further, IMPACT expands the use of Earth observation data through innovation, partnerships, and technology by: Fostering Innovation IMPACT works to improve existing processes and develop best practices that maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Earth science data management and stewardship. Building Strategic Connections IMPACT helps to bring NASA Earth observations and data products to other agencies via services and software. Its efforts broaden data use, allowing scientists outside of NASA to better use NASA data. Enabling Technology Adoption IMPACT rapidly prototypes and tests the latest technical and management concepts using machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques. New capabilities are developed, proven, and infused across NASA's ESDS program. IMPACT works in a seamless environment generally characterized by each project being composed of members from the civil service, collaborative agreement partners, and contractor employees. IMPACT utilizes a modified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement the project, and the objectives of each project are aligned with our NASA Headquarters customers. IMPACT requires continued development including new dashboard instances of NASA's Visualization, Exploration, and Data Analysis (VEDA) Platform. The VEDA platform provides sustained support to NASA Headquarter's (HQ's) ESDS Program to advance interactive visualization, exploratory visual data analysis, geographic information system (GIS), and within the cloud computing and high-performance computing environments. This will support ESDS program current needs and position it to proactively address future needs and initiatives. The required VEDA development support includes: 1. Data System in NASA cloud Incorporate multiple types of data, including raster, vector, and tabular data, into the data system. Integrate heterogeneous datasets from various sources, including satellites, ground measurements, and other sensors, ensuring compatibility with different sensors, spatial and temporal resolutions. Integrate various data sources and accommodate different metadata profiles. Develop and implement data governance framework. 2. Platform and System in NASA cloud Develop a uniform data ingestion pipeline to facilitate data transformation and integration. Implement a light-weight metadata catalog to organize and manage metadata effectively. Provide Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for data discovery, access, and visualization. Develop a mapping interface for geospatial data visualization and interaction. Establish a pipeline to ingest, publish, and display derived insights in a user-friendly manner. Develop GIS compatible data services and plugins for data in the system. 3. Usability Design the system to support different user personas in both exploratory and explanatory modes. Offer appropriate data visualizations based on data type and narratives, including customizable widgets for user personalization. Provide overview information for quick data understanding and offer detailed information on demand. 4. General Adopt a modular design approach to allow for the replacement or upgrading of system components as technologies evolve. Ensure that the platform and system are performaning and capable of supporting interactivity with large-scale data. Support existing projects: Earth Information System and NASA-ESA-JAXA trilateral dashboard. Develop tools to collect and report metrics. 5. Open Science alignment Develop the system and its ecosystem as open and reusable software, adhering to open science principles. Engage the community in the development process to encourage buy-in from a diverse pool of developers and users. Align design choices, including APIs and data formats, with existing and evolving community standards and best practices. 6. Support for analytic platform based cross organization collaborations requirements Develop thematic area specific components. Onboard science teams to thematic specific environments. NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire these services from New Rights Group, Inc. dba Development Seed, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, which implements the authority for 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) for acquisition of supplies and services from only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(iii), services may be deemed to be available only from the original source for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Agency's requirements. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Iris R. Walter at iris.r.walter@nasa.gov not later than 5:00 p.m. Central time zone on Monday, May 27, 2024. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf