Request for Proposal Memo - 24 APR 2025.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

united states space force space systems command

24 APR 2025

FROM: SSC/CMK

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) Memo, FA2541-25-R-B005, Marine Enterprise Commercial Satellite Services (MECS2) – (changes in orange font)

1. This is a competitive acquisition with no set-asides. The Government will award a single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract IAW FAR 15.3 Source Selection Procedures to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to this RFP, who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.104-1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements.

2. This procurement is open to all contractors registered on SAM.gov.

3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) classification for this effort is 517410.

4. Offerors are requested to provide a proposal in accordance with (IAW) the RFP and SF

1449 attachments. The proposal shall detail technical/management approach, price, and past performance in meeting the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1. The Government seeks to award to the offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government and conforms to the solicitation requirements; and who is found to be Technically Acceptable. Additionally, Offerors must complete a Total Evaluated Price (TEP), Attachment 4.

5. The contract resulting from this solicitation is anticipated to be a Firm- Fixed Price IDIQ contract. The CLIN structure can be found on the SF 1449.

6. Offerors shall provide discounted prices, if available.

7. This solicitation will utilize the Provisions and Clauses set forth in the SF 1449 Solicitation model contract.

8. Offerors are cautioned to immediately reply, in writing, if any Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issue exists.

9. Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

10. All RFP attachments will be sent to all vendors via SAM.gov. If you believe you have not received all documents within the RFP Package, please notify the Contracting Officer (CO) as soon as possible.

11. Questions and Answers / Assumptions and Exceptions: Offerors are cautioned that all communications are to be channeled through the CO. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Anar Wagner, at anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil by 3 pm (Eastern Time (ET)), 1 May 2025. Questions will be consolidated, and responses will be forwarded to all Contractors. No further questions will be addressed on this project after this date. Offerors shall address any assumptions and RFP exceptions to the CO in its proposal. Attachment 10, Questions and Answer Template shall be used.

12. Submissions for this RFP shall be submitted for consideration by 02 JUNE 2025, no later than 3 pm (ET). Proposals received after the designated receipt time will not be accepted. Proposals shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer and posted to SAM.gov.

13. This RFP is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the

Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a proposal. The Government reserves the right not to award an order in response to this RFP. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

SF 1449 Solicitation Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2. Instructions to Offerors (ITO)

3. Evaluation Factors for Award (EFFA)

4. Draft CDRLs

5. COMSATCOM Information Assurance Questionnaire (CIAQ)

6. Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Template

7. Link Budget Template

8. Draft DD254

9. Sample Task Orders (STO) 1-3

10. Questions and Answer (Q&A) Template

11. STO 1 – Satellite Capacity Matrix

12. STO 1 – Technical Specifications

13. USMC GFP List

14. USG Responses to Questions and Answer (Q&A)* received through 11 APR 2025

*The same template may still be used for additional questions through 1 MAY 2025, extended deadline as noted above.

ANAR D. WAGNER

NH-IV, CONTRACTING OFFICER

SSC/CMK