Ground Control PWS V.2.docx

This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Ground Control Task Order under the HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) contract. The PWS outlines engineering, development, integration, and sustainment services for satellite ground control systems and operations center infrastructure, primarily supporting the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The work encompasses satellite command and control operations, ground system architecture development, integration of new capabilities, and ongoing technical support for experimental satellite systems operated by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Innovation and Prototyping Delta.

The Ground Control PWS defines functional requirements for 24/7 mission operations, including real-time satellite command and telemetry processing, anomaly detection and resolution, mission planning and scheduling, and integration of new experimental payloads and subsystems. Key technical responsibilities include maintaining ground control station hardware and software, developing operational procedures, conducting operator training, performing system testing and validation, and providing engineering support for on-orbit anomalies. The notional staffing plan indicates requirements for mission operations engineers, software engineers, systems engineers, and operations specialists with relevant experience in satellite command and control systems, with staffing levels scaling based on mission operational tempo and system development phases outlined in the associated HADES notional schedule.