L10_MOC___Ops_Update_RFI_-_v4_1.pdf

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Request for Information (RFI) & Sources Sought

Landsat 10 Mission Operations Center (MOC) & Operations

General Information Solicitation Number: DOIGFBO260017

Release of RFI Date: 5/7/2026 Industry Briefing Date: 5/13/2026 Clarification questions submittal Due Date: 5/28/2026 Required Responses Due Date: 6/4/2026

Set Aside: To Be Determined

Classification Code: D – Information Technology Services

NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

Mission Operations Center (MOC) & Operations RFI The USGS is seeking sources for a possible mission operations center (MOC) for the Landsat 10 project. While there have been prior RFIs and studies issued for this activity, significant changes in the mission architecture necessitate engaging with industry again to get updated information. The L10 project has been revised per direction from the administration and congress with a new architecture that differs from the baseline that was previously used in prior engagement with industry.

The baseline L10 architecture originally consisted of a ”triplet” of three observatories (spacecraft bus + instrument) that were launched on a single vehicle and formed a constellation that executed Landsat Next mission requirements. The mission has since been revised to a single observatory with a targeted launch in late 2031. Thus, MOC requirements and objectives have been revised and the RFI seeks to obtain new MOC development and flight operations readiness and long-term operations costing information per the revised implementation approach.

Additionally, the budget profile for L10 development has been revised to reflect a higher focus on cost efficiency and savings. Thus, the Government is seeking architecture solutions that offer cost effective options for the L10 Mission Operations Center and Flight Operations functions.

Specifically, the USGS seeks:

1. L10 MOC architecture – This can include an update to a prior MOC RFI response or study submission that incorporates modifications to address the revised L10 implementation approach or a new L10 architecture; Submissions can include use of existing facilities or capabilities (modified to additionally support L10 development and flight operations) or implementation of a dedicated L10 MOC capability/facility including commercially available solutions. USGS seeks a highly available and resilient MOC architecture to ensure safe satellite operations. USGS prefers a MOC system solution that supports a flexible future maintenance approach. The Government is looking for approaches that leverage mature technological advances, such as cloud hosting and enterprise hosting alternatives (software as a service, infrastructure as a service, etc.) that enable a streamlined staffing profile with an objective of minimizing costs while maintaining mission health and safety.

2. Revised (or new) rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) costs for L10 MOC development, operations readiness and long-term operations & sustainment. The USGS will provide a template for requested cost information (Attachment B).

Information received from this RFI will be used by the Government to develop its acquisition strategy for the L10 MOC for long-term operations.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and is not a solicitation for a contract or grant award. This RFI notice is for information purposes only, is not a request for proposals, and does not obligate the Government in any way. A request for proposals may or may not result from this request. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request. The Government will treat each submission in confidence.

Background/Mission Overview/Objectives The Landsat 10 (L10) mission is a component of the Sustainable Land Imaging (SLI) Program conducted jointly by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and U.S.

Geological Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

L10 was conceived as a follow-on mission to the highly successful Landsat series of missions that have provided satellite coverage of Earth’s continental surfaces since the launch of the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS, later renamed Landsat 1) in 1972. The Landsat data archive constitutes the longest continuous moderate-resolution record of the global land surface as viewed from space. L10 is intended to ensure that Landsat-like data be provided to the USGS National Satellite Land Remote Sensing Data Archive (NSLRSDA) for a period of not less than five years.

Reference Materials

• Attachment A – RFI Questions spreadsheet

• Attachment B – RFI Cost Template spreadsheet

• Attachment C – L10 MOC Functions Summary

• Attachment D - L10 MOC IT Security Guidance

• Attachment E – LMOC Requirements Document

• Attachment F – LMOC Operations Concept

• Attachment G - LMOC Scalability Study

• Attachment H - Landsat Ops Configuration Management Policy (Process)

• Attachment I – USGS CHS Cloud Responsibilities

• Attachment J – USGS EROS Enterprise Hosting Statement of Capabilities

• Attachment K – Landsat 10 Mission Synopsis

• Attachment L-1 – L10 Design Reference Case – 18 Day (DRC-18) Definition

• Attachment L-2 – L10 DRC-18_spreadsheet

• Prior Industry Engagement Material:

MOC RFI (2023):

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/59b2c686c7ab4651a0d8c091586861b5/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/59b2c686c7ab4651a0d8c091586861b5/view

MOC Funded studies (2024):

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/869873dc9ced4449a1d3e9ce43202864/view

Additional MOC info (2025):

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f68d513fa4d84d818cf5f43359657a55/view

Instructions for Respondents:

• Responses are limited to no more than 30 pages (applicable document comments spreadsheet not included).

• The information is requested for planning purposes only, subject to FAR Clause 52.215-

3, entitled "Solicitation for Information for Planning Purposes." Only material suitable for internal government distribution shall be submitted. Any restricted information should be marked accordingly. The U.S. Government will protect all restricted information received from respondents, and distribution of any material will be based on a strict need-to-know basis. However, note that the submissions may be subject to review by experts outside of the civil service, including NASA, and USGS contractors, each of whom is bound to protect restricted data from unauthorized use or disclosure per their respective contracts.

No classified material should be provided. Submittals identified as containing such material shall be destroyed and not considered further. Any export-controlled information shall be marked.

• The USGS shall not be restricted in, nor incur liability for, disclosure, use, and reproduction of any information provided which is or becomes publicly available other than by breach of the parameters above; or which is known to the USGS at the time of disclosure; or which becomes known to the USGS from an independent source without breach of any agreement to the contrary; or which has no restricted markings.

• This RFI is open to all types of organizations, including U.S. businesses, industry, universities, nonprofit organizations, federal centers, federally funded research and development centers, and other U.S. Government agencies.

• It is emphasized that this RFI is for planning and information purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. If the U.S. Government decides to proceed with a new procurement or announcement, the USGS will synopsize its intent on Sam.gov.

• An Industry Briefing is planned for 5/13/2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 Central and is intended for the USGS to provide details of the mission changes and information sought.

Registration for the industry day participation will be required. Please email the CO to register for this event as soon as possible and no later than 3:00pm Central on 5/12/2026. Only registered parties will be allowed to participate. Please also indicate in your communication if you would like to participate in a one-on-one meeting with the Government following the Industry Briefing.

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/869873dc9ced4449a1d3e9ce43202864/view https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f68d513fa4d84d818cf5f43359657a55/view

• The Government may hold further exchanges with none, some, or all responders depending on the Government's needs. The one-on-one meetings will notionally be up to 60 minutes in duration and held virtually via a Teams call.

• Respondents may submit questions for clarification using the provided spreadsheet

(Attachment A). The Government recommends responders submit questions as soon as possible following the Industry Day and by the due date of 5/28/2026. The Government will apply best effort in responding to questions within 5 business days. The Government may consider an optional brief tag-up during the response period via telecon/virtual meeting to address specific questions, if needed. Please submit requests to the USGS

CO for a tag-up with the USGS at least 5 business days in advance and no later than the due date for questions of 5/28/2026.

• The response time for the RFI is 30 days and should be submitted via email by 6/4/2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time to the point of contact listed below. The subject line of the submission should be "RFI for USGS Landsat Mission Operations Center” and attachments should be in PDF format (except the applicable document comments spreadsheet).

• Following RFI responses, the Government may contact your organization for an opportunity for an additional one-on-one session and will coordinate accordingly. Please be sure the RFI response contains the correct contact information for this potential communication.

• SOURCES SOUGHT: Responses from large and small businesses are encouraged. The government will review responses to this announcement to assist in determining the type of set aside (if any) for this requirement. Please provide the size status of your company based on NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services, as well socioeconomic status (i.e., 8(a), small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned Small business, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) status, Indian

Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)); Please limit your responses to 1 page, which is separate from the 30-page limit for the RFI response.

Responses shall be sent via electronic mail to:

Tricia Rampersad Contracting Officer trampersad@usgs.gov