SMC/TEKL, Space Test Program, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

18 -- PICOSAT SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES DUE 082498 POC Contact Lt Dale White, SMC/TELO, (505) 846-6406, or Mr J. Chris Milburn, Contracting Officer, SMC/TEKL, (505) 846-5083 E-MAIL: click here to contact Lt White via e-mail, whitedr@plk.af.mil. PICOSat Subcontracting Opportunities The Space Test Program (STP), Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque NM, is seeking subcontracting capabilities to provide a low cost, quick reaction launch service for a micro satellite that is currently being built by Surrey Satellite Technologies LTD under the Foreign Comparative Test Program. The contractor will be required to integrate the Government furnished satellite on to their launch vehicle, provide launch services, and post launch analysis. Based on the size and cost of the satellite, launch as a dedicated or primary payload is not expected to be cost effective; therefore the contractor is encouraged to consider providing the launch service to the satellite as a "secondary payload". The requirements for this effort are summarized below: (1) Satellite: mass = 65kg, size = 60 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm, orbital adjustment capability = none (2) Orbit: altitude = 625 -- 1000 km, inclination = 50 -- 70 degrees, eccentricity = circular (3) Schedule: launch window = December1998 -- November 1999; satellite delivery to launch provider = December 98. The government will provide the satellite, satellite separation system, and ground support equipment required by the satellite. Additional details regarding the satellite, satellite separation system, and ground support requirements will be provided upon request. Sources that believe they can meet these requirements are requested to submit the following information: proposed launch vehicle, proposed launch date/window, projected final orbital characteristics for the government furnished satellite, details of other payloads if a shared launch is proposed, summary of previous launch vehicle performance, details of any hardware/software development required to permit launch of this satellite, Not To Exceed cost estimate for providing these services. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested companies are requested to submit information regarding their capabilities to Lt Dale White, SMC/TELO, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. Responses are required not later than 24 August 1998. Questions may be directed to Lt Dale White at 505-846-6406; or via E-mail to whitedr@plk.af.mil.**** Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN233259). (0217)

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