National Center for Critical Information Processing & Storage V3 (NCCIPS V3)

The National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage (NCCIPS), managed by the NASA Shared Services Center, operates as a Tier III equivalent colocated data center located within the 64-acre Stennis Space Center campus in southern Mississippi. This facility provides continuous, around-the-clock data center and office support services to multiple Federal Agencies, ensuring critical infrastructure and operations are maintained with high reliability and security. The contract focuses on acquiring comprehensive services to operate, maintain, and manage the NCCIPS facility and campus, which includes responsibilities such as equipment maintenance and power management for the SSC telecommunications facility. The acquisition under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involves managing high-standard data center operations that support federal mission-critical needs. With its Tier III designation, NCCIPS delivers robust redundancy and uptime capabilities. The contract, forecasted to begin in 2027, addresses the ongoing need for specialized technical and operational expertise to sustain the importance of this federal data center infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to its federal customers. The point of contacts for this effort include representatives from the NASA Shared Services Center, indicating a focus on both technical management and small business engagement.