Letter to Industry_dRPP_E2 - SNK (FA8810-RFI-24-0003).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

united states space force space systems command

19 April 2024

MEMORANDUM TO INDUSTRY

FROM: SSC/SNK

483 N. Aviation Blvd El Segundo, CA 90245

SUBJECT: SSC/SN Update to Industry – Draft Request for Prototype Proposal (dRPP) release

(FA8810-RFI-24-0003)

RELATED RFIS:

SDA-SN-24-0012 (SDA OCT 4.0)

FA8810-RFI-23-01 (original technical data release) FA8810-RFI-23-02 (digital engineering) FA8810-RFI-24-0001 (updated technical data release) FA8810-RFI-24-0002 (10 U.S.C. §4022 requirements request) FA8810-RFI-24-0004 (MEG O&I technical data release)

1. The purpose of this letter is to provide updated information to industry with regards to the release of the Draft Request for Prototype Proposal (FA8810-RFI-24-0003) on the Bidder’s Library. The SAM.gov posting, FA8810-RFI-24-0003 is hereby amended to include the draft solicitation (instruction to offerors & evaluation criteria document) and draft model agreement. With this inclusion, this constitutes a full release of SSC/SN’s Draft Request for Prototype Proposal. Please note, FA8810-RFI-24-0003 is not a new posting, it has been amended and updated to reflect dRPP vice RFI.

2. This release is to help guide our interested industry partners to better plan for our upcoming formal Epoch 2 Request for Prototype Proposal release that is currently scheduled the second week of July (in efforts to insure there is no interference with Independence Day celebrations. The Epoch 2 Team has already provided industry partners with necessary information via our LiveLink Bidder’s Library and/or DoD Safe Document Transmittal to help industry understand the purpose and direction of our upcoming acquisition. The Epoch 2 Team is committed to continually engaging with industry partners and to continue releasing information once it reaches the appropriate maturity.

3. When reviewing the dRPP documents, please keep in mind the following items that the Epoch 2 Team is working to solidify and continues to request industry feedback on (to be discussed during Industry Days):

a. Implementing a crosslink standard (please reference SDA-SN-24-0012)

b. Contract Type (OTA): Firm Fixed Price (FFP) vs Fixed Price Incentive Firm Target (FPIF)

c. Backup Satellite Operations Centers scope and location

4. The Epoch 2 Team presents the updated schedule as follows:

a. Mini-Industry Day Date: 29 April 2024 Time: 1000-1200 Pacific Time Location: Teams Description: Epoch 2 Mini-Industry Day will be virtual via Teams (Link & dial-in # to be provided). The purpose of this event is to inform our interested industry partners regarding our plans forward and to answer common questions related to our dRPP. Please note that the time for The Epoch 2 Team to answer all the questions will be limited to the scheduled Q&A time.

b. Industry Days (1-on-1) Epoch 2 Primes Only Date: 20-24 May 2024 Time: TBD Location: LAAFB, El Segundo, CA 90245 Description: This meeting will be held in person at LAAFB and reserved for the industry partners interested in being a prime contractor. If you are intended to be a payload provider, you must find and coordinate with one of the prime interested vendors to form a “1-on-1 team” to attend this event.

c. Government Reference Architecture in native CAMEO form (NLT 3 May)

d. Formal Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) Release Date: week of 8 July Response Date: RPP release + 60 Days

e. Epoch 2 Award Date: ~ March 2025

5. With respect to MEO Epochs Ground Operations and Integration (MEG O&I): MEG O&I’s schedule is currently delayed (updated award timeframe Q3/4FY25). Our team is diligently working to ensure MEG O&I is met with the same attention and quality our team is known to provide. Our team will continue to update industry as the MEG O&I schedule materializes. However, similar to E2, we will continue to place draft documents on our bidders’ library as they are ready. The Government will hold a similar and separate mini-industry day and 1-on-1 sessions for MEG O&I.

6. We appreciate your interest and considerations. We will use LiveLink to update and post the most recent document versions. If you still do not have access to LiveLink or classified information, please reach out to our technical POC below.

7. For technical inquiries, please contact the program office POCs, Lt Rachel Jung at rachel.jung@spaceforce.mil; Heather Tackett at heather.tackett@spaceforce.mil; or David Heinrich at david.heinrich.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil . For contractual inquiries, please contact the contracting office POCs, Alina Grecu at alina.grecu@spaceforce.mil, or the undersigned at alexander.siangpipop.1@spaceforce.mil.

ALEXANDER R. SIANGPIPOP, Capt, USAF Branch Chief, Missile Track Custody Contracts