The Application Development team uses standard software engineering techniques to design, develop, deploy, manage, maintain, and provide archival services for a variety of business and scientific applications for NASA Headquarters and Agency initiatives. The team also provides comprehensive documentation, testing, analysis, and system reviews for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, the Application Development team customizes Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software applications for use in the NASA environment.

Custom Applications

Custom developed applications follow a NASA-approved Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which documents all phases of the development process and ensures compliance with applicable NASA and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
 
Examples of our Application Development offerings include:

• Complex  financial management systems such as the Exploration Mission Directorate’s  (ESMD) Financial Online Consolidated  User System (FOCUS).
• Dynamic web applications including the  Business & Administrative System Office Content Management Systems  (BASO-CMS).
• General administrative and support  systems including the Facilities  Helpdesk System (FHDS), Parking Fare Subsidy System (PFSS), and the Human  Resources Management Information System (HRMIS).
• Database design including the  Centennial of Flight Event Database and the Congressional  Database.
• Customized Document Management Systems  (DMS).
• Customization and integration of COTS  systems such as the new NASA Office of the Chief Information Officer Action  Tracking System (NOATS) using MicroPact’s entellitrak platform.  
• Studies, analysis, and recommendations  on leading and innovative technologies, Federal and NASA policies and  regulations, and system development and integration.  
• Support for Federal, Agency, and  Center technology-related working groups.