MDSCC_Draft SOW.pdf

This Draft Statement of Work (SOW) details the maintenance and operation requirements for the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC), one of three global deep space communications facilities comprising NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). The contractor will be responsible for managing MDSCC activities in Spain, considering local regulations and practices, and will remotely operate NASA DSN facilities outside Spain in accordance with Follow the Sun Operations (FtSO) protocols. Key technical services include spacecraft tracking, radio astronomy activities, antenna and support equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, ground communications services, and integration of operational equipment and software.

The document outlines comprehensive management services such as implementing environmental, health, and safety programs, supporting NASA's Construction of Facilities program, procuring administrative support, and maintaining property accountability. Personnel requirements mandate providing key staff including a Station Director and MDSCC Security Officer, with a dedicated team supporting NASA operations. The contractor must submit various deliverables including monthly technical reports, project management reviews, financial status reports, and an annual operating plan. The contract will be executed pursuant to the Scientific Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Spain, with the agreement entered into force on April 23, 2025.