CTC0388_OTTI_RFI_FA2541-25-010.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 does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.

Description(s):

United States Space Force Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Program Executive Office (PEO) and Delta 11 Satellite Communications Services Contract is required to provide Ku and C Band Bandwidth to support Delta 11 testing and evaluation for the Continental United States (CONUS) and Hawaii.

Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:

This requirement is for commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) transponded bandwidth. Anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period with two (2) six month option periods beginning November 1, 2025. A Draft PWS is attached for reference. The Government requests the following information to assist in further development of the Performance Work Statement supporting requirements.

1. Vendor capability questions:

a. Does your company have the capability to provide the minimum transponded capacity as described in

PWS sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2?

b. Does your company have the capability to provide the desired transponded capacity as described in PWS sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2?

c. What is the estimated cost to the government for the minimum transponded satellite capacity (station kept and inclined) described in PWS sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2? (Please provide in cost per MHz/Month and by band, and if the capacity is station-kept or inclined orbit)

d. What is the estimated cost to the government for the desired transponded satellite capacity (station kept and inclined) described in PWS sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2? (Please provide in cost per MHz/Month and by band, and if the capacity is station-kept or inclined orbit)

e. Does your company currently have access to SIPRNet for communications? Additionally, is your company capable of supporting annual meetings in a SCIF, either at a contractor location or at a Government provided location?

f. Does your company have the capability to provide a witting letter stating the satellite provider understands that testing and evaluating tactics, techniques, and procedures for identification of and

United States Space Force Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Satellite Communications Services

Contract (CTC0388) Request for Information/Sources Sought

United States Space Force Space Systems Command Commercial Service Office responding to/resolving realistic interfering signals will be utilized on leased capacity?

g. Does your company have experience providing the required service?

h. Does your company have the capability to provide a spacecraft technical users guide along with link budget tool for calculating Link Budgets, such as software like Satmaster Pro or Excel based spreadsheet capable of generating link budgets?

i. Does your company have the capability to provide legible EMI/RFI identification, characterization, and geo-location in accordance with the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) EMI/RFI reporting checklist?

2. Vendor Occasional Use capacity questions:

a. Does your company provide occasional use capacity?

b. Could occasional use capacity meet the requirements described in PWS sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2?

c. What would be the typical maximum amount of bandwidth that could be provided under occasional use?

d. What is the minimum commitment required for occasional use in days/months?

e. What is the lead time required to reserve occasional use capacity?

f. Are there any limitations to occasional use bandwidth regarding testing such as saturation of capacity or requirements listed in PWS section 2.2.3.1?

g. Is occasional use capacity considered preemptible bandwidth?

h. Are there any limitations or risks associated with occasional use capacity that the government should be aware of?

3. Will your company require significant subcontracting or teaming arrangements (50% of the requirement or greater) to successfully meet any/all of the performance objectives outlined in the draft Technical PWS? Please indicate the areas of the PWS that will require subcontracting.

4. Is there any aspect of this requirement that may limit or restrict your ability to bid? If so, please provide details and recommendations.

Requested Information:

In addition to providing responses to the above questions and a tailored capability statement (see below for instructions) indicating the ability to provide the above services, interested vendors are asked to submit the following information:

A. Vendor Information Requested

a. Name of Business

b. Cage Code

c. Business Type SB/Large

d. POC: Name/Phone number/email

B. The intent is to solicit this requirement via GSA. However, if there are other contract vehicles that should be considered, please provide recommendations. If your company is within an appropriate GSA Schedule for this acquisition, please provide contract information to include Schedule #, NAICS and relevant CLINs. Additionally, if you have a GSA schedule but would require your schedule to be modified to meet this requirement, please identify what those would be.

C. If company is a small business, please describe ability to meet the requirements outlined in 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

All responses shall be submitted NLT 09 Jul 2025 by 5:00PM EST. Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):

Mr. John Seacrist, Contracting Officer. Email: John.Seacrist@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 or sent to all respondents via email. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 20 Jun 2025 will be answered.

Response Guidelines:

In addition to answering the above questions, interested respondents are requested to provide a specific capabilities statement that demonstrates your company's ability to meet all the performance objectives outline in the PWS.

Capability Statements cannot exceed 15 pages, single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. Page limits does not include cover page, ToC, responses to the above questions, requested information and glossary. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response.

Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov will be the repositories for all information related to this RFI.

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.

John K. Seacrist, SSC/CMK Contracting Officer mailto:John.Seacrist@spaceforce.mil