FA882324R0001SS General Information.docx

Purpose/Scope This is a Sources Sought regarding a tentative requirement to perform tasks related to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Modeling and Simulation Tool (MST) in support of Space Systems Command Military SATCOM Product Support Delta (SSC/CGM). As part of its market research, Space Systems Command is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of performing the requirement as further described. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in any final Request for Proposal (RFP).

Objectives of the Sources Sought

· Understand the level of interest, capability, and availability of potential vendors that could perform the required tasks.

· Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful implementations.

· Determine if the vendor would utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements.

· Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors.

· Obtain vendor feedback on any pre-existing contracts that could fulfill this requirement.

Background MST supports the Narrowband Consolidated SATCOM System Expert (NB C-SSE) with operations and analysis allowing the NB C-SSE to be more responsive in executing SECDEF and USSPACECOM SATCOM initiatives and analyzing missions resulting in more resilient SATCOM and EMI operational assessments for the Warfighter.

Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) is the first MILSATCOM system which dynamically allocates resources to the terminal operator. Resources such as: shared bandwidth, power, WCDMA codes, coupled with multiple user topologies and global IP connectivity; require a sophisticated tool to properly manage these resources so the NB C-SSE can accomplish their mission. MST’s Sustainment contract will a sophisticated tool that can:

· Automatic Ingestion of: MUOS Situational Awareness, Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS), SATCOM Operational Management and Situational Awareness Tool (SOMSAT) and Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UFO)/Fleet Satellite Communication System (FLTSAT) data

· Provide Role based model adjustability

· Support of SATCOM Interface with unified data libraries (DoD provided Cloud based environments i.e. Kobayashi Maru, DISA’s Mil-Cloud, etc)

· Threat Assessment and determination of source of Electro-Magnetic Interference

· Operate on Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) with the required Risk Management Frame (RMF) package and controls submitted and approved to do so.

· Full spectrum WCDMA/Legacy SATCOM Resource Management Modeling (e.g. EMI and Power Calculations, Terminal Link Margin Equations, Emulate Legacy Channelizer and Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Characteristics. Emulate WCDMA Congestion Mitigation, Traffic Loading characteristics of all topologies and services.

General Requirement U.S. Space Force, (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), Communication Guidance MILSATOM (SSC/CGM) requires contract support to provide sustainment capabilities to MST’s software analysis tool that provides supportability assessments of communications annexes to Combatant Command (CCMD) Operations Plans (OPLAN) for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). MUOS is a dynamically allocated Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) MILSATCOM system. MST provides an evaluation framework for the Narrowband C-SSE to conduct WCDMA payload simulations, model networks (with user terminals, Radio Access Facilities, and satellites), simulate coverage and operations, and assess the performance of communications services.

The period of performance (POP) is anticipated to be a 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods.

Security Requirements:

MST has no Communication Security (COMSEC) requirement.

MST has no Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

White Paper Responses Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are neither necessary nor desired.

Section 1 This section of the white paper provides general business and administrative information and shall include the following as a minimum:

Company name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and name with e-mail of designated point of contact. Also include the company CAGE and Unique Entity ID with the status of SAM.gov (System for Award Management) registration with expiration date.

Business size and any socio-economic status.

The facility security clearance of the Responder, if any.

A statement that the Responder will allow the Government to release its proprietary data to the Government support contractors. In the absence of the Responder’s statement, the Government will assume that the Responder does NOT agree to the release of its submission to Government support contractors.

Section 2 This shall address the objectives and background identified in this Sources Sought and shall be limited to 3 pages, double sided. Please include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points. Also include contract number, relevant information on the company, and if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for efforts similar to those described herein.

Should include any recommended contracting strategy that is compliant with the requirement. The response shall be clear, concise, and shall include ample details for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The response should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but should provide convincing rationale to address how the responder intends to meet the requirements. Responders shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Responder's response.

Summary

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify capable and qualified sources that can provide sustainment capabilities to MST’s software analysis tool. The information provided in the Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The U.S. Space Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.