SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- ODSI Request for Capability Statements
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 927110
— Space Research and Technology
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, SMC - Space and Missiles System Center, 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1467, El Segundo, CA, 90245-4659
- ZIP Code
- 90245-4659
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-ODSI68
- Response Due
- 9/10/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/25/2004
- Point of Contact
- Maj Charles Meadow, ODSI Program Manager, Phone (310) 416-1535, Fax null, - Capt Benjamin Oakes, ODSI Chief Systems Engineer, Phone (310) 416-1577, Fax null,
- E-Mail Address
-
charles.meadow@losangeles.af.mil, benjamin.oakes@losangeles.af.mil
- Description
- Request submittals of Statements of Capabilities (SOC) from qualified companies interested in conducting conceptual studies for an Orbital Deep Space Imager (ODSI) System. The Government will pursue multiple awards of Pre KDP-A concept studies with the intent of: (1) studying alternative concepts, (2) identifying potential solutions, and (3) identifying technologies as part of the ODSI program. The purpose of this study is to engage industry in developing comprehensive and cost-effective concepts for ODSI that will be used to demonstrate the viability of the ODSI requirements. The results of these studies will produce data that will enable successful requirements development to satisfy mission objectives and reduce risk for the development phase. These requirements will help baseline the ODSI program as it moves into Phase A concept development, planned for CY 2005. For planning purposes, the Government intends to award from 1-3 contracts in support of these concept studies. A Request for Proposal for these concept studies is tentatively scheduled to be released on or around 22 Sep 2004, only to qualified offerors. A qualified offeror is determined to be one who?s SOC satisfies requested program requirements and meet the outlined security prerequisites within this announcement. Small businesses are encouraged to participate. If two of more small businesses are identified with the capability of performing this requirement, one of the multiple awards will be reserved for small business. The small business size standard is NAICS 541710. Interested parties shall submit three (3) copies of their Capability Statements no later than 4:00 p.m. PDT, 9 Sep 04 to the following address: SMC/SYK, Attn: Maj Rudie Galbert, 2420 Vela Way, Blg A-5, El Segundo, CA 90245. Please ensure that the following format requirements are met: Microsoft Word file format, 10 pages maximum (8.5"x11"); 1-page security management appendix; 10-point typeface minimum (single-spaced); 1" margin minimum (top, bottom, left, and right); Nested spreadsheets, images, tables, etc are permitted, but must still comply with minimum type and margin requirements. All respondents must supply the following: Company name, address, CAGE code, point of contact (POC) for information, size of business, US or foreign owned. Additionally, respondents shall address the following: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Space Control Mission, the Space Situational Awareness sub-Mission, and how ODSI integrates into these mission areas (e.g. system-of-systems, family-of-systems, horizontal integration and interoperability across mission area). 2. Discuss prior experience serving in a prime contractor role on programs of similar scope/size as ODSI (responsible for acquisition, system integration, spacecraft-to-launch vehicle integration, deployment, and initial operational support). Include corporate best practices and lessons learned that were derived from each experience. Please provide a brief description of the program to include program names, contract values ($M), and periods of performance. 3. Discuss any prior experience you and your team-members have with advanced space and ground systems (acquisition, integration, deployment, data dissemination, and operational support) that is applicable to ODSI. As in Item 2 above, please provide a brief description of the program to include program names, contract values ($M), and periods of performance. Address the following corporate core competencies related to these experiences (as applicable) and how they will help meet ODSI program objectives: a. Program Management; b. Contract/Subcontract Management; c. Systems Engineering (CAIV Analysis, Requirements Allocation); d. Space, Ground, Link, and Data Dissemination Elements; e. Payload Technologies; f. System/Component Integration & Test; g. Spacecraft/Launch Vehicle Integration; h. Deployment, Operations, and Sustainment. 4. List any prior experience that involved interfacing with military command and control organizations and integrating into existing military infrastructure (e.g. Space Control Cheyenne Mountain; 14th AF, HQ AFSPC/DOY; 21st Ops Squadron; USSPACECOM). Discuss how this experience is applicable to meeting ODSI program objectives. 5. Provide the following information in a one page security annex: a. Defense Security Service (DSS) facility clearance and safeguarding levels. b. NISP, SAP/SAR, and SCI security management experience. c. Facility space (sq ft) that is currently SCIF accredited and/or meets DCID 6/9 standards, that can be readily accredited at the SAP/SCI level to accomplish ODSI objectives during all phases of the program. d. Plan for providing adequate SCIF space to accomplish ODSI objectives during all phases of the program. Successful candidates will be authorized 4-6 personnel, one of whom must be a security representative, to be accessed to classified information. These 4-6 personnel must have a current TS/SSBI with no derogatory information that would preclude 1st Tier adjudication for special access. ODSI BACKGROUND: The ODSI system will be an end-to-end satellite system (spacecraft, payloads, ground system, launch integration, product dissemination, communication interfaces, and mission support) whose purpose is to enhance the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) sub-mission of the Space Control Mission Area. A Milestone Decision Authority Program (MDAP), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has recognized ODSI as a transformational program vital to the Department of Defense. The primary function of ODSI will be to provide imagery for space object characterization and orbital position data. It is envisioned that the ODSI system will include a constellation of 3 or more satellites. The imager will also provide object identification data on additional satellites as needed, including satellites in other deep space orbits. The ODSI system will increase the Space Object Identification (SOI) coverage and capacity of the Space Surveillance Network and support satellite catalog maintenance and space order of battle for SSA.
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