Advisory and Assistance Services for the Space Based Tracking System

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to solicit for non-personal advisory and assistance services for support in reviewing approaches to acquiring a spaced based tracking system. The system is intended to complement the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) assets to provide accurate and timely information to the warfighter. This review will explore alternatives for acquiring an affordable, cost effective, persistent, pervasive system to provide precision tracking data to the warfighter. The most substantial portion of the requirement shall consist of an examination of the agencys current approach, evaluation of other approaches and alternatives, and a recommended acquisition strategy to include the identification of potential sources for consideration by the MDA leadership. Other special studies may be required. The MDA may award one or more contracts. It is anticipated the contract type will be Time and Materials. No Government property will be furnished; access to Government information and facilities will be provided. An active Top Secret security clearance is required. This will be a small business set-aside. Travel will be required. Period of performance is expected to be one year. Solicitation HQ0006-09-R-0004 will be posted to the FedBizOpps on or about 8 September 2009.