CSS0128 Sources Sought - Flex BPA.pdf

The Government is seeking industry feedback, recommendations, and best practices during the market intelligence phase of this effort. Please DO NOT provide generic capability statements; they will be deleted. The Government is seeking well defined responses with supporting documentation to assist with developing the acquisition strategy. All responses must be submitted via email to the contacts identified below. This is for informational purposes only and the Government will not be obligated to award to any interested vendors that present information in response to this RFI/ Sources Sought. The Government plans to issue the solicitation no later than TBD for this requirement.

***All information provided is optional; however, it will be used to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy***

Title: CSS0128 – FlexAir & FlexMove Blanket Purchase Agreement

(BPA)

Current Contract: New Requirement

Current Contractor New Requirement

Prior Acquisition Strategy New Requirement

Exception to Fair Opportunity N/A

Description(s):

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO) is seeking sources capable of supporting a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for IntelSat FlexAir and FlexMove in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies.

Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:

1) Describe in detail your managed FlexAir and FlexMove Ku-band services experience and availability with global coverage (65N to -65S) for aeronautical and land mobile use.

a. Describe look angles for polar regions both north and south.

b. Provide descriptions of the levels of service that has been provided in other instances.

2) Describe in detail your FlexAir and FlexMove network architecture including but not limited to:

a. Number of Ku-band satellites

b. Types of satellites available (i.e., High-Throughput Satellites (HTS))

c. Terminal sizes

d. Available transponder capacity

RFI/Sources Sought FlexAir & FlexMove

United States Space Force Space Systems Command Commercial Service Office

3) Describe in detail your FlexAir and FlexMove capacity to include coverage areas.

a. Include coverage maps with regions.

b. Include contours depicting EIRP and G/T.

4) Describe your lead time from receipt of order to turning managed FlexAir and FlexMove Ku-band services on.

5) Describe your equipment compatibility (i.e., antennas) with managed FlexAir and FlexMove Ku-band services.

a. List equipment purchasing and leasing options.

6) Describe your FlexAir and FlexMove network monitoring capabilities to include portal, tools, interfaces, etc.

7) Describe your standards of information protection and cybersecurity (i.e., TRANSEC, level of TRANSEC) for FlexAir and FlexMove capabilities.

8) List the number of teleports used and locations that are compatible with FlexAir and FlexMove.

9) Describe available technical support to include but not limited to:

a. Number of team members

b. Hours of operation

c. Coverage areas

d. Levels of support

e. Response times (outages, interference, notifications) (COR/MP)

f. NOC locations

10) Are there any other notable capabilities that your company can provide that has not been mentioned above to support this FlexAir and FlexMove effort?

Requested Information:

In addition to providing a tailored capability statement indication the ability to provide the requested qualifications and services above, interested vendors, under NAICS Code 517410, are asked to submit the following information:

A. Vendor Information Requested

a. Name of Business and address

b. Cage Code

c. Business Type SB/Large

d. POC: Name/Phone number/email

All responses shall be submitted 18 OCT 2024 by 5:00PM EST Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):

Ms. Anar Wagner, Contracting Officer. Email: anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil

Mr. Quentin Fields, Contract Specialist. Email: quentin.fields.2@spaceforce.mil

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the contacts above. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov and GSA. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 18 OCT 2024 by 5:00PM EST will be answered.

Response Guidelines:

Interested vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought via white paper. Submissions cannot exceed 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the Sources Sought announcement.

Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capabilities outlined in this Sources Sought. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov and GSA will be the repository for all information related to this Sources Sought announcement.

Upon conclusion of market research efforts, the Government anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort. Should you have any questions please reach out to the individuals above.

Proprietary Information Notification

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Upon conclusion of market research efforts, the Government anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort. Should you have any questions please reach out to the individuals above.

Anar D. Wagner, NH-IV Contracting Officer Space Systems Command COMSO mailto:anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil mailto:quentin.fields.2@spaceforce.mil