GPS III Follow-On Production - Notice of Intent to Release a Request for Proposal (Updated 8 Feb 2018)

Added: Nov 22, 2017 1:14 pm Modified: Feb 08, 2018 1:53 pmTrack Changes Background

The Government is implementing a two-phased acquisition approach to procure the next block of GPS III Space Vehicles (SVs). On 03 July 2015, USD (AT&L) approved the GPS III SV11+ Phase 1 Production Readiness Feasibility Assessment Amendment 3 to the GPS III Acquisition Strategy Document (ASD). In May 2016, the Government awarded three Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts for Phase 1 via a full and open competition. Phase 1 has determined that viable, low-risk, high-confidence sources exist to conduct a full and open competition for Phase 2, the production of 22 GPS III SVs starting in the FY19 timeframe. Phase 1 performance and findings have informed the Government's Phase 2 acquisition strategy; however, participation in Phase 1 is not a prerequisite to participation in Phase 2.

Purpose

The purpose of this Announcement is to inform Industry sources, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), about the Government's intent to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on, or about, February 13, 2018. The RFP will be located in the SMC GPS Technical Library/Bidders Library. Classified documents will be made available to registered parties. US Government primary points of contact (POCs) and full details including access instructions related to the RFP are provided below.

Discussion

GPS III Follow-On Phase 2 is planned as a single, predominantly Fixed Price Incentive-type contract awarded via full and open competition for production of 22 GPS III SVs.

To request access to the SMC GPS Technical Library/Bidders Library, including access to classified documentation, interested and eligible industry participants should send their request to both, Mr. Steven Schmidt-Lackner at steven.schmidt-lackner@us.af.mil, and Mr. Jonathan Hernandez at jonathan.hernandez.20@us.af.mil.