# SAM #80NSSC27942743Q

NASA renewal of Confluent Platform KRaft Basics development and production licenses

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC27942743Q
**NAICS:** 541519, 513210

NASA is seeking a one-year renewal of Confluent Platform licenses supporting the Gamma-ray Coordinates Network (GCN). 
- **Government buyer:** NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), with the procurement issued through the NASA Shared Services Center.
- **OEM:** **Confluent** is the named manufacturer and supplier.
- **Products requested:**
  - 14 Confluent Platform KRaft Basics Development Node licenses, part number **CP-KRFT-BASDEV**.
  - 13 Confluent Platform KRaft Basics Production Node licenses, part number **CP-KRFT-BASPROD**.
- **Purpose and requirement:** Renew existing licenses to maintain the GCN system’s software environment and compatibility. The GCN supports thousands of users worldwide, including NASA and non-NASA missions.
- **Notable procurement rationale:** The documents describe the acquisition as sole source because retaining the current Confluent environment supports operational continuity and avoids costly redevelopment and migration risks.
- **Period of performance:** One year; this is an annual license renewal.

### Description

<p>SEE THE ATTACHED RFQ, BNJ, AND STATEMENT OF WORK.&nbsp;</p>

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