FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8819-19-R-1002
- Agency
- Space and Missile Systems Center Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Place of performance
- El Segundo, California 90245, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Broad Agency Announcement from the Space and Missile Systems Center of the Department of the Air Force Space Command seeks innovative technical concept papers addressing space and cyber technologies to ensure capabilities against emerging threats. The Special Notice will remain open for 60 months to solicit white papers and proposals across topic areas including resiliency, space domain awareness, counterspace capabilities, battle management command and control, and exercises and training, with total anticipated funding of $99 million over five years for awards determined through technical and cost evaluations.
The objectives of the Broad Agency Announcement include ensuring capabilities against emerging threats through innovative technical approaches. Concept papers may be continuously submitted and those of interest will be invited to submit full proposals, with deadlines established for initial concept papers and requests for full proposals. Opportunities under the Special Notice encourage participation from small businesses and include research initiatives in small satellite electronics, space domain awareness sensors, and exercises and training.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
The Space and Missiles Command (SMC) Space Superiority Systems Directorate (SMC/SY) invites innovative technical approach white papers addressing space and cyber technologies. This is an open, two-step (white paper followed by proposal) BAA that will be available for 60 months. White papers may be submitted at anytime during the established 60 month period. Those Offerors whose white papers are of interest to Government, may be invited to submit a formal proposal.
An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the Government Program Manager or Contracting Officer. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Colonel Trent Tuthill, SMC/PK, (310) 653-1786, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of information, verify due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer listed below.
The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS code 541720 is $20.5M, however other NAICS codes are applicable to this effort depending on the white papers submitted. Therefore, other white papers will be allowed utilizing size standards outside of NAICS code 541720. The Government encourages small and small disadvantaged business participation and utilization.
Update #3 ·
The Space and Missiles Command (SMC) Space Superiority Systems Directorate (SMC/SY) invites innovative technical approach white papers addressing space and cyber technologies. This is an open, two-step (white paper followed by proposal) BAA that will be available for 60 months. White papers may be submitted at anytime during the established 60 month period. Those Offerors whose white papers are of interest to Government, may be invited to submit a formal proposal.
An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the Government Program Manager or Contracting Officer. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Colonel Trent Tuthill, SMC/PK, (310) 653-1786, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of information, verify due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Coker, SMC/SYK, (310) 416-1530.
The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS code 541720 is $20.5M, however other NAICS codes are applicable to this effort depending on the white papers submitted. Therefore, other white papers will be allowed utilizing size standards outside of NAICS code 541720. The Government encourages small and small disadvantaged business participation and utilization.
Update #2 ·
The Space and Missiles Command (SMC) Space Superiority Systems Directorate (SMC/SY) invites innovative technical approach white papers addressing space and cyber technologies. This is an open, two-step (white paper followed by proposal) BAA that will be available for 60 months. White papers may be submitted at anytime during the established 60 month period. Those Offerors whose white papers are of interest to Government, may be invited to submit a formal proposal.
An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the Government Program Manager or Contracting Officer. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Colonel Trent Tuthill, SMC/PK, (310) 653-1786, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of information, verify due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Coker, SMC/SYK, (310) 416-1530.
The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS code 541720 is $20.5M, however other NAICS codes are applicable to this effort depending on the white papers submitted. Therefore, other white papers will be allowed utilizing size standards outside of NAICS code 541720. The Government encourages small and small disadvantaged business participation and utilization.
Update #1 ·
The Space and Missiles Command (SMC) Advanced Technologies Branch (SMC/SYET) & Contracting Branch (SMC/SYK) invites innovative technical approach concept papers addressing space and cyber technologies, to ensure capabilities versus emergent threats. The Government seeks feedback on the attached Draft BAA prior to issuing the official BAA. This will be an open, two-step (concept white paper followed by proposal) BAA that will be available for 60 months. Once the official BAA is issued, concept papers may be submitted at anytime during the established 60 month period. Those Offerors whose concept papers are of interest to Government, may be invited to submit a formal proposal.
An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the Government Program Manager or Contracting Officer. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Colonel Trent Tuthill, SMC/PK, (310) 653-1786, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of information, verify due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Coker, SMC/SYK, (310) 416-1530.
The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS code 541720 is $20.5M. The Government encourages small and small disadvantaged business participation and utilization.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Low SWaP SDA Hosted Payload Data Call (30 Apr 20).pdf | ||
| FreeSol BAA Data Call Attachment - Smallsat Electronics - extended due date.pdf | ||
| FreeSol BAA Data Call Attachment - Smallsat Electronics_final.pdf | ||
| FreeSol_BAA.pdf | ||
| Draft_FreeSol_Broad_Agency_Announcement.pdf |
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