WNGSS IDIQ - Sources Sought.pdf

WNGSS IDIQ - Sources Sought

1. Subject: Wideband and Narrowband Global SATCOM Sustainment (WNGSS) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

2. Solicitation Number: TBD

3. Notice Type: Sources Sought

4. Post Date: 24 September 2025

5. Response Date: 14 October 2025

6. Archiving Policy: Automatic, 15 days after the response date

7. Set Aside: N/A

8. Classification Code: R – Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services

9. NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

10. Description of Effort:

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) Program Executive Office (PEO) MILSATCOM Product Support team located at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado, contemplates the award of a 10-year single awardee Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to support military satellites for Wideband and Narrowband MILSATCOM maintenance and sustainment. The Government anticipates the ordering period would be from 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2036.

Effort purpose is to enhance the Government’s agility and speed in obtaining critical support for the full lifecycle sustainment, modernization, and operational enhancement of specific wideband and narrowband global satellite communications (SATCOM) systems to include technical, engineering, operational, and programmatic support to ensure resilient, secure, and globally accessible SATCOM capabilities across all operational domains. The Government anticipates this IDIQ will also include sustainment of legacy systems, integration of emerging technologies, integration of interoperability requirements, and alignment of capabilities with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives. The Government seeks innovative solutions to support assured SATCOM access in contested and congested environments, optimize spectrum utilization, and enable flexible, coalition-ready communication architectures.

This IDIQ will enable continuation of several wideband and narrowband global satellite sustainment efforts including continuation of the work currently being performed under the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Orbital Operations, Logistics, and Resiliency (WOOLR) Sustainment Support contract, which is scheduled to end 31 December 2026. Additional efforts supported under this IDIQ contract may include sustainment of the remaining

Narrowband Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On (UFO) satellites, Protected Tactical SATCOM-Prototype (PTS-P) subsystem test and maintenance, and ground system resiliency taskings. While sources sought for current UFO continuation efforts was posted on October 2024 for response under a separate contract, Satellite Manufacturer Anomaly and Sustainment Support (SMASS), the Government expects that UFO sustainment scope may transition to the WNGSS IDIQ. The Global Satellite Configuration Control Element (GSCCE), a critical component of the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) System of Systems (SoS), is currently working on several new development activities that will require sustainment in the future (i.e., Mitigation and Anti-Jam Enhancement (MAJE), WGS-11/12, Beam Optimization and Operational Management (BOOM)). The Government expects such efforts may transition to the WNGSS IDIQ as task orders once development activities are completed.

NOTE: The Technical Data Packages for each respective effort are owned by the incumbent prime contractor and cannot therefore be provided by the Government.

Specific contract requirements include, but are not limited to, the performance of the following:

11. PROGRAM SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

11.1. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide Program Support for all aspects of contract and subsequent task orders to plan, organize, direct, schedule, and control program resources and actions including contract functions such as quality, safety, security and risk (e.g., Program Management Plan) necessary to accomplish overall contract objectives.

11.2. (Space and Ground Segments) Maintain continuity between the support operations at Government installations, the contractor's corporate offices, and any other locations necessary to fulfil the requirements of this contract.

12. SUSTAINING/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS:

12.1. (Space and Ground Segments) Perform Sustaining/Systems Engineering for all aspects of the weapon system. Implement and maintain a disciplined systems engineering approach that continuously assesses the system’s technical health against documented performance requirements, system trends, and sustainment alternatives.

12.2. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide Engineering and Technical Management Support for all requirements, tasks, and deliveries to plan, organize, administer, and oversee the execution of systems sustaining engineering processes. Periodically host and conduct working groups to provide stakeholders with a common knowledge base of identified constellation problems, technical assessments, corrective actions, and other pertinent program information.

12.3. (Space and Ground Segments) Implement a Configuration/Data Management program for all data, documentation, and configuration items and analyze and provide results of mission and other requirement impacts of discrepancies and anomalies.

12.4. (Space Segment) Provide WNGSS constellations space-vehicle sustaining engineering and technical advisory support to include expertise in all satellite subsystems, orbit determination, maneuver planning, fuel estimation, and mission life predictions and implement system sustaining engineering approaches to predict, measure, and manage the technical performance of each satellite to include:

• Benchmarking

• Data comparison to the technical baseline

• Reliability, maintainability, and availability engineering

• Modeling and simulation of the satellite

• End-to-end systems integration and test

• Fault management

• Support of satellite unique information, software, and database maintenance

• Satellite telemetry analysis and trending

• Satellite anomaly resolution to include root cause investigations

• Orbital analysis

• Space-vehicle mission restoration activities

• Reach-back and reach-forward to factory support subject matter experts

• Support of satellite station change, on-station (nominal), and anomaly operations

12.5. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide technical advisory support for Wideband

Satellite Communications Operations Management System (WSOMS) Network (WSOMSNET) outages and troubleshooting of the WSOMSNET connection and possess expertise of the Global SATCOM Configuration and Control Element (GSCCE) configuration settings, operating modes, GSCCE to Command and Control System – Consolidated (CCS-C) firewall settings, and hardware configuration.

12.6. (Space Segment) Provide software maintenance and configuration management of WGS Flight Software, Satellite Simulator (SATSIM), Platform Applications Software (PAS), Satellite Systems Engineering Database (SSED), and Payload Pointing Solution (PPS) products from personnel who have expert-level skills and experience with these products and systems.

12.7. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide services in accordance with documented procedures that adequately assess risk and result in no adverse impacts to operations to include satellite bus and payload health trending, operations advice, recommendations, assessments, technical reports, engineering resolutions, and analyses.

12.8. (Space Segment) Update and make available satellite reliability predictions and assess any life-limiting and life extension factors.

12.9. (Space Segment) Provide on-site presence at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) within the Colorado Springs area and possible other Government installations with satellite-system engineering and technical advisory support to assist the satellite operators in the performance of all operation-related tasks. Assist with operations and sustainment for on-orbit operations and associated infrastructure for the WNGSS constellations, providing and maintaining a 24/7 on-call WNGSS satellite-system technical support.

12.10. (Space Segment) Support WNGSS satellite anomaly/discrepancy restoration to include conducting command sequence reviews, analyzing component failures, determining redundancy management actions, participating in satellite anomaly recovery with the appropriate stakeholders and interested community parties, and initiate anomaly/discrepancy reporting.

12.11. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide technical advisory support for

WSOMSNET outages and troubleshooting of the WSOMSNET connection.

12.12. (Space Segment) Create and work recommendations to create, modify, and delete new or existing procedures and support orbit management analysis and maneuver performance assessments as required to support orbit management tasks and development of constellation redeployment plans. Analyze satellite Collision Avoidance (COLA) during normal operations and during satellite repositions and review and analyze the regular conjunction assessment and close approach predictions for the constellation. Create optimal COLA maneuver options, produce conjunction notice summarizing the close approach situation including any recommended actions, and develop co-location strategies when necessary.

12.13. (Space Segment) Provide in-depth (regression, durability, structural, interoperability, support, etc.) satellite-system analyses to include the aspects of documentation, configuration, training, and maintenance.

12.14. (Space and Ground Segments) Implement and field system corrective actions along with adequate supplies, support, training, and maintenance procedures.

12.15. (Space Segment) Implement interoperability or technology improvements, parts or manufacturing obsolescence, aging satellite issues, premature failures, degrading fuel or lubricants, Joint or Service commonality, etc., and indicate the need for changes to operational processes/procedures and the way satellite operations are supported, as appropriate.

12.16. (Ground Segments) Provide GSCCE software maintenance and configuration management of system-specific software, Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software, SATSIM, Payload Applications Software (PAS)/Payload Configuration Editor software, SSED, MAJE, and Payload Pointing Solution (PPS) products from personnel who have expert-level skills and experience with these products and systems.

12.17. (Ground Segments) Provide engineering support for sustaining the combined, fielded baseline of GSCCE (post-MAJE, WGS-11/12, Modernized, BOOM fielding) as applicable within the Ground Segment high-level system architecture diagram illustrating the key components and interfaces of the proposed system.

12.18. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide a comprehensive System Test and Evaluation Plan (STEP) to verify system performance against specified requirements.

12.19. (Ground Segments) Provide the system engineering, integration, and sustainment for GSCCE as part of the WSOMSNET and Remote Monitoring and Control Element (RMCE) Merged networks, the Wideband Satellite Trending and Anomaly Resolution System/WSOMS Mediated Interoperability Infrastructure (WSTARS/WMII) platform.

13. SOFTWARE & DATABASE SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS:

13.1. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide sustainment support for software and database products, as required to meet the operational requirements, and provide technical guidance when specific software/database changes impact the interface and interoperability of WNGSS ground control systems or other external interfaces. This includes prioritization of Software Change Requests (SCRs), Deficiency Reports (DRs), and Database Change Requests (DBCRs) (SCRs/DRs/DBCRs) in support of implementing corrective actions into a software/database release.

13.2. (Space Segment) Perform software maintenance on the WGS satellite flight code and deliver a tested, configuration-controlled flight software release for on-orbit operational use. Integration and testing of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), vendor security updates, Anti-Virus Engines and Virus Definitions that apply to WGS SATSIM host-computers’ Operating System, as well as the licensed Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications that are part of the WGS SATSIM system as a whole (i.e. hardware and software) is also required.

13.3. (Ground Segments) Provide the SATSIM development and implementation process into the GSCCE, as designed from the Space Segment to retaining the training and simulation environments within the system.

13.4. (Space Segment) Analyze problem and enhancement reports such as SCRs, DRs, and DBCRs to include documenting investigation results and technical solutions and implementing solutions and verify the intended functionality of all changes to any platform control software, databases and operational procedures off-line prior to their installation and execution in the intended operations environment.

13.5. (Space Segment) Perform Operational/On-Orbit Checkout support and documentation to be performed with and used at operations of the software/database.

14. LOGISTICS SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

14.1. (Space and Ground Segments) Utilize, maintain, and provide support for technical manuals and publications, engineering tools, satellite bus and payload simulators, and integration and test facilities.

14.2. (Space and Ground Segments) Manage and maintain all weapon system related licenses, service contracts, warranties, and subscription services. Provide support for Integration and Test facilities to maintain all associated systems and provide systems security related support, as requested/or directed by the Government. Maintain the security accreditation and posture of the Integration and Test facilities along with the classified repository, as set by the Defense Security Service (DSS) requirements for the system.

14.3. (Ground Segments) Maintain a comprehensive training program for all personnel involved in the development, deployment, operations, and maintenance of the system.

Update and deliver end-user training materials, including user manuals, tutorials, and online help resources. Training shall be tailored to different user roles and skill levels.

14.4. (Ground Segments) Provide a draft Logistics Support Plan (LSP) detailing maintenance schedules, spare parts management procedures, warranty information, and system disposal guidelines. Describe the approach to collecting and analyzing reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) data and outline their procedures for identifying and addressing reliability issues.

14.5. (Ground Segments) Provide a draft Configuration Management (CM) Plan outlining the process for tracking and controlling changes to system components, software versions, system product licensing management, and configurations.

15. CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

15.1. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide cybersecurity engineering services to include Information System Security Officer (ISSO) tasks and comply with the cybersecurity regulations for all mission and test support systems, update security documentation, and ensure all test support systems are compliant with cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8530.01, DoDI 8531.01, DoDM 8140.03, DoDD 8140.01, and DoDI 8140.02.

15.2. (Space and Ground Segments) Maintain the security accreditation and posture of all systems, as set by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements for the system.

15.3. (Space and Ground Segments) Accomplish and maintain Information Assurance documentation, including security verification artifacts, to support Government System Certification and Accreditation activities to include Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), Authorizations to Connect (ATCs), and Authorizations to Test (ATTs), and Security Impact Analysis (SIA) events from the Authorizing Official’s (AO’s) staff.

15.4. (Space and Ground Segments) Provide integrated, functional cybersecurity risk management best practices into the systems’ baselines for cybersecurity risk assessment, including the methodologies and tools that will be used, a draft System Security Plan (SSP) outlining the security architecture, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Report – detailing identified vulnerabilities, potential threats, and mitigation strategies, control implementation, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures, describe their continuous monitoring program, including the tools and techniques that will be used to detect and respond to security incidents.

15.5. Response Instructions:

Interested parties are invited to submit an unclassified Statement of Capability (SOC) within 30 calendar days of this announcement that addresses the ability to satisfy the above requirements via electronic mail to Sean O’Hara at sean.ohara.6@spaceforce.mil.

Oral communications are not acceptable.

All responses must conform to 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12-point, and a maximum of 30 pages. The SOC must include the following information:

1) Company name, mailing address, points of contact, telephone numbers and email addresses

2) Business size classification (large, small, or other)

3) Experience with Wideband Satellites, Narrowband Satellites, ground systems, or similar technologies

4) Ability to satisfy the Government's performance requirements described above without the Government providing any technical data.

All responsible sources may submit a SOC, which will be considered. It is the responsibility of the responsible source to correctly and accurately mark any/all proprietary data. Responses from small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns are highly encouraged.

Any information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a request for proposal. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding on the Government. The Government will not recognize any cost associated with submission of a SOC. The Government will use any information received for planning purposes only, which shall support market research and improve the Government’s understanding of industry capabilities.

An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. The Ombudsman is Mr. Brian Ucciardi, SSC/PK, and (310) 906-6250.

Contracting Office Address:

Product Support Facility (PSF) 1050 E. Stewart Ave Peterson Space Force Base, CO 80914 United States

Place of Performance:

The primary place of performance is Colorado Springs, CO.

Primary Point of Contact: Mr. Sean O’Hara, (719) 556-6224, sean.ohara.6@spaceforce.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: Mr. Kevin Devine, (719) 556-2312, kevin.devine.2@spaceforce.mil

Ombudsman: Mr. Brian Ucciardi, (310) 906-6250, brian.ucciardi.1@spaceforce.mil