GPS Advanced Control Segment (OCX) Blocks 1 & 2
Added: Nov 24, 2008 11:08 am
The Global Systems Positioning (GPS) Wing will release Request for Proposal (RFP) number FA8807-09-R-0003 for the Advanced GPS Control Segment (OCX) on 19 January 2009. GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that serves military and civil users worldwide. GPS users process satellite signals to determine accurate position, velocity, and time. GPS is an Acquisition Category 1D program. GPS must comply with 10 United State Code (USC) 2281, which requires that the Secretary of Defense ensure the continued sustainment and operation of GPS for military and civilian purposes; and 42 USC 14712, which requires that GPS comply with certain standards and facilitates international cooperation. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541712 and the size standard used is 1,000 employees.OCX will provide command, control, and mission support for the GPS Block II and III satellites as well as support to existing and new interfaces. OCX, in conjunction with the modernization of the GPS Block II and the introduction of GPS Block III assures reliable and secure delivery of enhanced position and timing signals to serve the evolving needs of GPS military and civil users.This is a Phase B acquisition for OCX that is heavily dependent upon the Phase A work performed on contracts with Northrop Grumman and Raytheon resulting from solicitation number FA8807-07-R-0001. Work performed under the Phase B contract will include development of OCX Blocks 1 and 2. Block 1 will replace existing legacy GPS command and control system and allow for use of the modernized capabilities (L2C, L5, M-Code) currently on or planned to be on orbit. In addition to Block 1 capabilities, Block 2 will integrate GPS IIIA capabilities into the baseline and ensure availability of OCX to be synchronized to support launch, TT&C, on-orbit checkout and operations of the first GPS IIIA satellite.The award decision for Phase B will be based in part upon an evaluation of the content from Phase A data deliverables including, but not limited to, Integrated Master Schedule, Software Development Plan, Software Architecture Description, Human Engineering Program Plan, Control Segment Transition Plan, System Engineering Management Plan, Segment and Software System Measurement Report, Facilities Plan, Integrated Support Plan, Risk Assessment Report; and a Modernized Capability Engineering Model (MCEM) Technical Demonstration. MCEM Technical Demonstration Instructions are available from the contracting POCs below. In addition, the Government will consider relevant past performance on the contracts awarded in response to solicitation number FA8807-09-R-0001. Offerors will be given 37 days from release of RFP to deliver their proposals. Potential Offerors who believe they are technically capable but were not awarded a Phase A contract shall submit a statement of capability within 10 days of the posting of this announcement. Potential Offerors shall indicate whether they are a large or small business and their interest as a prime or subcontractor.No further notices for this solicitation will be posted. The GPSW will communicate directly with responsible prime contractors deemed capable to provide responsive proposals.The Space and Missiles System Center Ombudsman is Mr. James Gill. You can reach him at james.gill@losangeles.af.mil or at (310) 653-1789.Point of Contact(s): Primary of Contact: Ms. Rachel Cavanna, Contract Specialist, Email Rachel.Cavanna@losangeles.af.mil, Phone (310) 653-3882. Secondary Point of Contact: Ms. Sara E. Lawlyes, Contract Specialist, Email Sara.Lawlyes@losangeles.af.mil, Phone (310) 653-3451.
FA8807-09-R-0003 Department of the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center
11/24/08, 11:08 AM