On-Orbit Satellite Monitoring

This notice modifies the presolicitaion notice for On-orbit Satellite monitoring as required by the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC), Point Mugu, CA which was previously synopsized on 09 NOV 2007 and previously modified on 07 DEC 2007, 11 February 2008 and 10 March 2008. The purpose of this notice is to upload a DRAFT version of the RFP section L. The government will attempt to post additional draft documents to the NECO website as they become available. Interested parties are therefore encouraged to check the NECO website frequently for updates. Industry questions and comments while the documents are in draft phase are highly encouraged and should be sent to the POC via email as soon as soon as possible after the draft documents have been posted. All comments and questions must be submitted in Microsoft Word documents attached to e-mail. Questions received via phone and facsimile will not be acknowledged. Interested parties shall note that the documents rem! ain in a DRAFT form and significant changes may be reflected in the actual RFP.

This notice modifies the presolicitaion notice for On-orbit Satellite monitoring as required by the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC), Point Mugu, CA which was previously synopsized on 09 NOV 2007 and previously modified on 07 DEC 2007 and 11 February 2008. The purpose of this notice is to upload a DRAFT Performance Work Statemt. The government will attempt to post additional draft documents to the NECO website as they become available. Interested parties are therefore encouraged to check the NECO website frequently for updates. Industry questions and comments while the documents are in draft phase are highly encouraged and should be sent to the POC via email as soon as soon as possible after the draft documents have been posted. All comments and questions must be submitted in Microsoft Word documents attached to e-mail. Questions received via phone and facsimile will not be acknowledged.

This notice modifies the presolicitaion notice for On-orbit Satellite monitoring as required by the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC), Point Mugu, CA which was previously synopsized on 09 NOV 2007 and previously modified on 07 DEC 2007. The anticipated release date for RFP number N00244-08-R-0010 has been changed to 10 April 2008. The RFP will close approximately 30 day after issuance. The closing date and time will be specified on the cover page of the RFP document. The Point of Contact (POC) information for the contracting office has also changed. The new POC is Nicole Carnicky. She can be reached at (805) 982-3554 or via email at nicole.carnicky@navy.mil. The government will attempt to post draft documents to the NECO website as they become available. Interested parties are therefore encouraged to check the NECO website frequently for updates. Industry questions and comments while the documents are in draft phase are highly encouraged and should be ! sent to the POC via email as early as soon as possible after the draft documents have been posted. All comments and questions must be submitted in Microsoft Word documents attached to e-mail. Questions received via phone and facsimile will not be acknowledged. Responses to the RFP itself will not be accepted via email. Hard and electronic copies of all volumes will be required to be received by the Contracting Office at the address provided in the RFP by the closing date and time specified in order to be considered for award.

Modification to: The RFP release date has changed to on or about 22 JAN 2008 and will close 22 FEB 2008.

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) San Diego, CA is currently soliciting offers for engineering services which will directly support the Naval Satellite Operations Center's (NAVSOC) Pt. Mugu, ongoing requirement for on-orbit satellite monitoring and engineering. The Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) is responsible to the Joint Forces Component Commander for Space (JFCC Space) and the Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC) for the operational management and maintenance of assigned Department of Defense (DoD) satellites and network systems; providing reliable communication services to the joint warfighter. The NAVSOC is responsible for the following satellite constellations: The Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow On (UFO) communication satellites, The Fleet Satellite (FLTSAT) Communication Satellites, The POLAR EHF (P/EHF) communication payloads, The Geodetic Follow On (GFO) Metrological (METOC) satellite, and The Mobile Users Objective System (MUOS) c! ommunication satellites. To fulfill this responsibility, highly qualified and specialized engineering and technical services, are required, to ensure existing and future satellite systems meet established mission requirements and capabilities, to maintain the satellite health and welfare, and to prolong the life of these satellites twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. This support will consist of On-Orbit Engineering Support, Anomaly Analysis and Resolution, Mission Planning, Mission Documentation, Orbital Analysis, Network Systems Test & Evaluation, Training, Launch and Early Orbit (L&EO), Transmission Security (TRANSEC) and Electronic Keying Material Security (EKMS), and Technical Assistance & Special Studies. It is anticipated that a Cost Plus Fixed Fee Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) performance based contract will be awarded with a one year base and 6 one year options. This procurement will be solicited under full and open competition! . The Request for Proposal N00244-08-R-0010 will be available only in electronic format; a copy may be found at and http://www.neco.navy.mil. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked above. All contractual/technical questions must be submitted and received in writing (e-mail or fax) no later than seven (7) days prior to the closing date. TELEPHONE QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The RFP release date is on or about 29 November 2007 and will close 03 JAN 2008. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors shall submit their proposals via email to Ms. Jessica M. Montes, Contracting Officer at jessica.montes@navy.mil. by 2:00 p.m. PST. CAUTION TO OFFERORS: NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION AT GREATER THAN REASONABL! E PRICES. CRITICAL NOTE: A CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR). NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE TO ANY CONTRACTOR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR IN THE PROCESS OF REGISTERING WITH THE DoD CCR. THE DoD CCR MAY BE REACHED AT (888)227-2423, OR WEBSITE WWW.CCR.GOV. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE CONTRACTS OFFICE.