AMEND 01 - CSS0129 Lband Sources Sought.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 an 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: CSS0129 “LTAC” and “LAISR” 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 “LTAC” and “LAISR” (L-band managed services supporting tactical and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR)) requirements in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies.

Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:

1. Can you offer “LTAC” and “LAISR” services in specific regions or globally?

2. What uplink and downlink “LTAC” and “LAISR” frequency range does your service operate within?

3. Are there any limiting factors to your “LTAC” and “LAISR” offering, such as frequency rights, priority usage, etc.?

4. What user hardware is needed or compatible to support your “LTAC” and “LAISR” service offering?

5. Can your “LTAC” and “LAISR” service offering operate with existing Government tactical hardware in other bands? If so, what if any adapter kits are needed to operate on your “LTAC” and “LAISR” service offering?

6. Describe service offerings available at the commercial gateway to provide additional services.

7. Does your “LTAC” and “LAISR” service offering require any hardware at any commercial gateway? If so, describe the required gateway hardware?

8. Describe beam coverage areas and any unique features to them to extend or enhance coverage.

Sources Sought L-band Services

United States Space Force Space Systems Command Commercial Service Office

9. Describe any customer user portal available to monitor and control (M&C) or manage service offerings.

10. Provide your recommended contract line items to obtain services, hardware, and any additional flexibility needed to offer a full range of services.

11. Provide reference to where on your GSA schedule these line items can be found.

12. Are there any other notable capabilities that your company can provide that has not been mentioned above to support this 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 01 November 2024 by 5:00 pm EST.

Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):

Anar Wagner, Contracting Officer. Email: anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil Karla Delaney, Contract Specialist. Email: karla.delaney@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 5 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 Wagner Contracting Officer Space Systems Command COMSO