ASCOT Sources Sought.docx
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This is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of the Air Force Space Force's 21st Contracting Squadron seeking information about potential vendors for ASCOT 7, Sonomarc, and VADAAR2 software products. The requirement includes specific part numbers and quantities for 24 different software components, including VADAAR2 Stream, Sonomarc Chat Base, and multiple ASCOT 7 modules for functions such as Core Server/Session, ATO/ACO Scenario Creation, ELSET Import, Enhanced Weapons, Group Editor, IADS, Jamming, JREAP-C, Link-16, and Smart Entity Decision Trees. The software must support capabilities in Strategic Theater Missile Warning, Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness, ISR, Space EW, Environmental Monitoring, SATCOM, PNT, and Space C2/BM.
The anticipated solicitation will use NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $47M size standard. Responses are due by 1000 Mountain Time on January 17, 2025, to Kaela Reed and Brittney Rosenbaum. The licenses must be delivered by March 31, 2025. Respondents must address whether they are small businesses, suggest alternative NAICS/PSC codes, confirm their ability to provide equivalent products, and identify any potential issues with delivery. The government seeks either authorized resellers/distributors of the specified products or vendors offering alternative products meeting all required characteristics.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE
space base delta 1
8 January 2025
Sources Sought ASCOT 7, Sonomarc, VADAAR2
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The 21st Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado is seeking information for purchase of the items below with specified characteristics:
| Item Name |
| Part Number |
| Quantity |
| VADAAR2 Stream |
| 420-30-030-008-01 |
| 10 |
| Sonomarc Chat Base |
| 220-30-030-008-01 |
| 1 |
| Sonomarc Chat Link Client |
| 220-30-030-008-02 |
| 12 |
| Sonomarc Core |
| 200-30-030-008-01 |
| 1 |
| ASCOT 7 Core Server/Session |
| 020-30-030-008-01 |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Client(s) |
| 020-30-030-008-02 |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 ATO/ACO Scenario Creation Client |
| 020-30-030-008-16C |
| 1 |
| ASCOT 7 ATO/ACO Scenario Creation Server |
| 020-30-030-008-16S |
| 1 |
| ASCOT 7 ELSET Import Client |
| 020-30-030-008-30C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 ELSET Import Server |
| 020-30-030-008-30S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Enhanced Weapons Client |
| 020-30-030-008-03C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Enhanced Weapons Server |
| 020-30-030-008-03S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Group Editor Client |
| 020-30-030-008-09C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Group Editor Server |
| 020-30-030-008-09S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 IADS Client |
| 020-30-030-008-10C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 IADS Server |
| 020-30-030-008-10S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Jamming Client |
| 020-30-030-008-20C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Jamming Server |
| 020-30-030-008-20S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 JREAP-C Client |
| 020-30-030-008-25C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 JREAP-C Server |
| 020-30-030-008-25S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Link-16 Client |
| 020-30-030-008-04C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Link-16 Server |
| 020-30-030-008-04S |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Smart Entity Decision Trees Client |
| 020-30-030-008-13C |
| 12 |
| ASCOT 7 Smart Entity Decision Trees Server |
| 020-30-030-008-13S |
| 12 |
Strategic and Theater Missile Warning
| - | Sensor coverage, sensor status (GBRs, Mobile, Maritime) |
| - | Threat display, projected trajectory and impact point(s) |
| - | BMD laydown and response |
I&W
| - | Threat replication (HGV, Direct ascent and Co-orbital ASAT, KKV) |
| - | Status / position of blue on-orbit capabilities |
Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
| - | Sensor picture/status of SSN; terrestrial, on-orbit and TT&C stations |
| - | Ability to visualize any satellite in all orbital regimes |
| - | Rapid future constellation build and visualization |
Battlespace Awareness
| - | Overhead Persistent IR watchboxes |
| - | IR event detection (Joint Personnel Recovery, weapons systems, etc.) |
| - | Units utilizing specific space effects. |
ISR
| - | FOV and downlink of blue assets |
| - | FOV and vulnerability from red assets |
Space EW
| - | Status of forces |
| - | Targets |
| - | Other NKO synchronized activity |
Environmental Monitoring
| - | EMI monitoring events |
| - | Status of forces and capacity |
| - | Terrestrial weather and affected entities (space weather to follow) |
SATCOM
| - | Constellation status |
| - | SATCOM jamming detection, attribution, geo-location |
| - | Coverage overlays/blackspots |
PNT
| - | Constellation status |
| - | GPS jamming detection, attribution, geo-location |
Space C2 and BM
| - | Execute effective C2 of assigned forces |
| - | Conduct proactive Battle Management of space forces terrestrially and on-orbit |
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to locate authorized resellers/distributors of the products above OR alternative products that meet all the required characteristics.
The anticipated solicitation will be issued under North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 513210 – Software Publishers. The size standard is $47M.
Please accompany your submission with answers to the questions below:
1. Is your business categorized as a small business under the anticipated NAICS code of 513210 – Software Publishers?
1. Do you suggest a more appropriate NAICS to use for this requirement? Is there a more appropriate PSC to use other than DF01 – IT and Telecom – IT Management Support Services (Labor)?
1. Do you produce a product that is similar to the aforementioned product, with the same specific characteristics?
1. Are you capable and authorized to provide the required product or another product with the same capabilities? Please provide details of how you can provide the product(s).
1. Do you foresee any issues with providing the requested products?
1. Can the licenses be issued by 31 March 2025?
Provide any additional questions or comments related to the requirement. All responses will be posted.
This Sources Sought Announcement is solely for informational and planning market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or Request for Quote. Please send responses to: Contract Specialist Kaela Reed at kaela.reed@spaceforce.mil and Contracting Officer Brittney Rosenbaum at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil no later than 1000 Mountain Time on Friday, 17 January 2025.
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