On-Premise SAS/SAS-C Maintenance/Security
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA4610250016
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command's 30th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research for on-premises system administration services for the Safety Analysis System (SAS) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks contractors capable of maintaining both unclassified SAS and classified SAS-C systems that support launch safety operations, including generating debris risk estimates, hazard area definitions, and mission abort criteria for the SLD30 Launch Safety office. Contractors must possess minimum SECRET security clearance and demonstrate expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows operating systems, virtualization software, and Department of Defense cybersecurity standards compliance. The work requires daily system maintenance, cybersecurity monitoring, user account management, system updates, and collaboration with Information System Security Officers while minimizing operational disruptions. Interested parties must respond by July 24, 2025, by emailing the specified contracting officers with company information including firm name, CAGE code, and small business status.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million. To qualify for small business set-aside consideration, at least two qualified small businesses must demonstrate their capabilities and compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14), with responses encouraged to include joint venture or partnering arrangements. The performance period is established as one year following contract award, with work conducted primarily on-site at Vandenberg Space Force Base. No incumbent contractor information or specific contract values are mentioned in this pre-solicitation notice. The government emphasizes this is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to issue a future solicitation, with all response costs borne by interested parties.
Notice text
1. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited offers. Interested vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://www.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
2. The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to begin on-premises Safety Analysis System (SAS) system administration. This effort is for both the unclassified SAS and classified SAS-C. at Vandenberg SFB, CA.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330, "Engineering Services." with the corresponding size standard of $25.5 million.
To assist 30 CONS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Notice, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering. Please outline how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.
In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company's ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
3. The information that is received from this Notice will be used to make the best decision on how to proceed with this acquisition. Information received will not be shared with other potential offerors. If your firm is interested in potential opportunities related to this post, please email Noah Blake at noah.blake.3@spaceforce.mil and Scott Yeaple at scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil. In the body of the email please include the name of your firm, cage code, small business status and any other information you deem relevant for market research purposes.
This contract sources sought has also been posted on GSA eBuy.
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