LADO Sustainment Services Follow-on
Added: Feb 01, 2018 2:13 pm
LADO Sustainment Follow-on Contract Sources Sought Synopsis SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:Solicitation Number: Notice Type:FA8224-18-R-0028 Sources SoughtSynopsis:1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.1.1 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 517919 - All Other Telecommunications, which has a corresponding Size standard of $32.5M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.2. Program Details:Description:The United States Air Force (USAF) Ogden Air Logistic Complex, Air Force Sustainment Center, 309th Software Maintenance Group, Peterson Air Force Base, CO intends to release a solicitation and to negotiate the continued Global Positioning System (GPS) LADO Sustainment Support as risk mitigation since the GPS Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) initial operational capability has been delayed beyond the need date for the first launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 01 (SV01).The 309th SMXG believes that, due to its unique position as the developer and sustainer of Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT&C) software and sustainer of LADO, only Braxton is capable of performing this work, in accordance with only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The 309th SMXG intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Braxton for a Sustainment Support Services contract to begin October 2018. The envisioned contract action will be structured to continue and conclude those efforts without impacting current critical GPS space and control activities in support of ongoing U.S. and coalition warfighter operations.Background:LADO is an element of the GPS ground segment. LADO consists of hardware and software elements. The software element provides the capability to compute satellite orbital elements (orbit determination), react to launch and on station anomalies, compute satellite interference data, create mission plans, process satellite telemetry data, and create and transmit satellite commands. The software was developed over a period of more than 10 years (April 1996 - October 2007 contract period). The software is presently maintained under sole source bridge contract FA8224-17-C-0029 with related Justification and Approval. The incumbent contractor developed the LADO software under contract number F04701-96-C-0025 and per license agreement has been delivering only the executable codes needed for modification of its software. The incumbent software license also states that "the incumbent owned intellectual property will not be provided to outside vendors for maintenance of LADO after the expiration of the current GPS OCS Contract." The software is approximately 2 million lines of source code - approximately 1.4 million incumbent restricted software and 600K lines of mission unique software that is owned by the Government. The incumbent executable software, without any source code, was delivered for operational use subject to the incumbent's "End User Maintenance and License Agreement" that stipulated that "...Customer shall have no right to any source code for the software. Customer agrees that it shall not cause or permit the modification, disassembly, decompilation, or reverse engineering of the software, or otherwise attempt to gain access to the source code to the software..." The incumbent has been performing software sustainment on its software as a prime (current contract) and as a subcontractorThe LADO Sustainment Support contract is the vehicle the 309th SMXG will use to ensure the LADO system is viable until the next generation OCX effort is fielded. This contract encompasses, but is not limited to, software and hardware upgrades/modifications, documentation support to include Technical Orders & Engineering Drawings, satellite vehicle anomaly support, engineering/database administrator support, software and hardware integration, changes to the enterprise architecture, purchase material required (software licenses/hardware/maintenance agreements, etc.) for sustainment, and test support for LADO. All software upgrades will be integrated into the operational baseline by OO-ALC organic depot (SMXG) personnel.Scope of Contract:The Contractor provides program management, risk management, safety and quality management; systems engineering; hardware and software maintenance; baseline configuration and technical order management; planning, design, test, and evaluation for all system baseline upgrades; operator training; anomaly investigation and resolution; equipment and software license; obsolescence management; cybersecurity for network certification and accreditation.Qualified Sources must demonstrate the ability to deliver this capability with minimal investment by the Government. Qualified Sources must additionally demonstrate all of the following capabilities:1) Knowledge and thorough understanding in the core product programming language(s) to correct errors, add new launch, anomaly resolution and orbital operations capabilities, and upgrade interfaces to improve performance. The core programming language is C++.2) A thorough understanding of TT&C, Core Applications, Ace Premier Simulation software in order to provide training to all system end users.3) Extensive systems engineering experience, knowledge, and background dealing with PNT systems, including system requirements analysis, test and verification, risk management, and system Cybersecurity management.4) The ability to maintain, repair and replace LADO hardware components to include but not limited to the Simulator Interface Unit-Command, the Simulator Interface Unit-Telemetry, the Command, Control, and Tracking and the Command (CCT), Telemetry and KG Controller (CTK)5) The ability to perform test engineering activities on TT&C, Core Application, and Simulation software.6) The necessary program management and license/supplier/subcontract management for the LADO SystemStatement of Capability:This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government to further evaluate capability briefs, release a competitive solicitation, or award a contract. This notice is only seeking potential Prime Contractors, not suppliers of components, materials, software, or services that may be used by a Prime Contractor to deliver this capability.Due to its unique position as the developer and sustainer of LADO software, the 309th SMXG believes that Braxton is the only source fully capable of performing this work. No other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.302-1. Any persons or companies interested in this notice are to respond to the requirements and submit a Statement of Capability (SOC). The SOC must demonstrate the ability to satisfy all of the requirements listed in the section that describes the scope of the contract for continued GPS LADO sustainment support. This effort must be accomplished in coordination with, and not impede, on-going LADO sustainment activities.Submission Instructions:Information furnished shall include enough detailed documentation to allow the Government to perform a proper evaluation of the respondent's ability to meet the requirements as described above. The Government will use any SOCs received in response to this notice to determine if there is sufficient interest in the marketplace from qualified sources. The Government reserves the right to proceed with the contemplated sole source award. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding on the Government.The SOC shall not exceed ten (10) one sided 8.5-inches by 11-inches pages in length, using fonts no smaller than 12 pitch, with page layout margins set to 1-inch both horizontally and vertically. Responses must be submitted via electronic mail as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat file type attachments. Submit SOC to the Primary and Alternate POC within 15 calendar days of this notice. Responses from small business and small, disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged. Information submitted must also cover the following:1 - Company Name2 - Company Cage Code3 - Is the company foreign owned?4 - Email address and phone number of POC5 - Suggested NAICS6 - Suggested Service Code7 - Business Size Classification for 517919 NAICS and qualification, if any, and as a sub-category (i.e., 8a, HUBZone, SDVOB, etc)8 - Would you be a prime or a subcontractor?Disclaimer: This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in the FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to the SSS will be solely at the responding party's expense. Any resulting procurement action will be subject to a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.Instructions for Response: Interested parties are invited to submit a response, by email to the contract specialist Emily McCollaum, emily.mccollaum.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Andrea Bean at andrea.bean.1@us.af.mil within 15 calendar days of this notice.
FA8224-18-R-0028 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
2/1/18, 2:13 PM Launch and early orbit, Analysis and resolution, Disposal Operations (LADO)
Attached is the redacted Justification and Approval document for the following requirement: The contract is for software licenses/support, data and engineering services to perform support tasks that are needed by the 517 SMXG, in support of the Launch and early orbit, Anomaly resolution, and Disposal Operations (LADO) software sustainment. As directed by the 517 SMXG, the contract shall support all LADO products that contribute to the LADO systems that are currently in place and that may be added in the future, and any mission unique systems built into LADO. The software list includes, but is not limited to the following products: Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT & C) and Scheduling Core Application Bundle Front End Devices and Hardware, AceCP, AceVS, AceWLS, AceTWS, AceCDT, AceDBe, AceMenu, AceTS, AceTWT, AceAdmin, AceRM, AceFCM, AceCCT, AceCCU, AceTFE, AceKGC, AceSIU-CMD, AceSIU-TLM, Mission Planning AceADE, Attitude Determination (FreeFlyer), Maneuver Planning (FreeFlyer), Orbit Determination, Simulation Software Front End Devices, AceSim IIA, IIR, IIF and ground control segment interface to STARSIM (IIF flight code), Ace SIU, AceCIU, AceTWG, AceKGC, AceKI17C. The contract provides software upgrades, changes, and modifications to the TT & C, Core Applications, Simulation software and applicable hardware devices. The contract also requires the contractor to update LADO documentation as required. The contract complies with the most current version of the Space and Missile systems Center Standard Software Development for Space Systems (SMC-012). The contract supplies licenses for all applicable LADO software. The NAICS Code listed in the Justification and Approval document was re-evaluated after the document was approved. The NAICS Code was changed from 517919 to 541719. This change moves the contractor from a NAICS in which they are a large business into one in which they are a small business. .
FA8224-18-R-0028 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
12/3/18, 1:43 PM LADO Sustainment Services Follow-On
Added: May 08, 2018 12:41 pm
LADO Sustainment Services Follow-on Contract - Pre-Solicitation SynopsisThis is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance found in FAR 5.207, and is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation for services.The United States Air Force is conducting this pre-solicitation to contract for software licenses/support, data and engineering services to perform support tasks that are needed by the 517 SMXG, in support of the Launch and Earl Orbit, Anomaly Resolution, and Disposal Operations (LADO) software sustainment.As directed by the 517 SMXG, the contractor shall support all LADO products that contribute to the LADO systems that are currently in place and that may be added in the future, and any mission unique systems built into LADO. The software list includes, but is not limited to the following products:-Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT&C) and Scheduling Core Application Bundle Front End Devices and Hardware-AceCP-AceVS-AceWLS-AceTWS-AceCDT-AceDBe-AceMenu-AceTS-AceTWT-AceAdmin-AceRM-AceFCM-AceCCT-AceCCU-AceTFE-AceKGC-AceSIU-CMD-AceSIU-TLM-Mission Planning AceADE-Attitude Determination (FreeFlyer)-Maneuver Planning (FreeFlyer)-Orbit Determination-Simulation Software Front End Devices-AceSim IIA, IIR, IIF and ground control segment interface to STARSIM (IIF flight code)-Ace SIU-AceCIU-AceTWG-AceKGC-AceKI17CThe contractor shall provide software upgrades, changes, and modifications to the TT&C, Core Applications, Simulation software and applicable hardware devices. The contractor shall update LADO documentation as required.The contractor shall comply with the most current version of the Space and Missile systems Center Standard Software Development for Space Systems (SMC-012).The contractor shall supply licenses for all applicable LADO software.THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1 AND 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). INTERESTED PERSONS MAY IDENTIFY THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii).THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITION. HOWEVER, ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE ON THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO COMPETE THIS PROPOSED CONTRACT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THE NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL NORMALY BE CONSIDERED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT.THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT OWN THE DATA OR RIGHTS TO THE DATA NEEDED TO PRUCHASE THIS ITEM FROM ADDITIONAL SOURCES.Instructions for Response: Interested parties are invited to submit a response, by email to the contract specialist Emily McCollaum, emily.mccollaum.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Andrea Bean at andrea.bean.1@us.af.mil within 15 calendar days of this notice.
FA8224-18-R-0028 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
5/8/18, 12:41 PM