Threat Monitoring of Space Objects, Electro-Optical (EO) and Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 206-0027-25
- Agency
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Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517810 All Other Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Bolling AFB, District of Columbia 20032, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Intelligence Agency is conducting market research for the Iconic Zephyr contract, which involves electro-optical monitoring and characterization of geosynchronous Earth orbit threat families. The agency seeks qualified sources under NAICS code 517810 for satellite telemetry operations to provide commercially available intelligence data on known, potential, and future targets in geosynchronous orbit, with specific focus on adversary spacecraft from countries like China and Russia. Interested firms must submit capabilities statements and complete an attached questionnaire demonstrating their experience in ground-based sensing infrastructure, telescope and radar capabilities, orbital analysis operations, agile delivery services, pricing models, and cybersecurity posture. The government will evaluate responses based on technical capabilities, staffing, past performance from the last five years, and relevance to the identified technical areas. Responses must be submitted via email to bryan.owens@dodiis.mil by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on July 16, 2025, with the subject line "Iconic Zephyr Request for Information SAM Jul 2025."
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with all categories of small businesses encouraged to respond, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Businesses. No current incumbents or contractors are mentioned in the notice. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the work involves 24/7 monitoring of 12-14 predetermined satellites and includes daily data products, technical reports, and monthly maneuver and conjunction reports. The contract structure includes a twelve-month base period with three potential one-year option periods, to be performed at the vendor's facility. Deliverables include daily PowerPoint and text files, daily and monthly technical reports, and weekly meetings with DIA stakeholders to discuss data formatting and output refinement. The data intelligence products will be unclassified, and monthly reports are due by the 15th of each month with daily reports due by the end of each contractor's workday.
Notice text
Source Sought Notice:
To facilitate market research, the Government is looking to identify qualified sources under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 517810, All Other Telecommunications, Satellite Telemetry Operations, from sources is requested. This Notice seeks industry comments to assist the Government. If you have any comments or find any ambiguities, please provide your information and comment in your response to this notice.
This is a Small Businesss Set aside. Responses from "all" Small Business sources are requested to include Other than Small Businesses, 8(a) Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the final acquisition strategy. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.
Submission Requirements:
Interested firms should submit their response via email to: bryan.owens@dodiis.mil and include a capabilities statement covering experience, staffing, and technical capabilities. Attached IZ RFI Questionnaire must be completed. The email subject line should be titled “Iconic Zephyr Request for Information SAM Jul 2025”
Firms are requested to provide information in their response whether they intend to submit a proposal if an RFP is issued.
The capabilities’ statement should provide information to address the technical areas for Iconic Zephyr identified in the DRAFT SOW. In addition, firms should provide information on their company’s experience by providing information to support how the firm’s recent past performance (last 5 years) is relevant to the technical areas listed including the dollar value, period of performance, size and scope of the firm’s prior contracts. Firm’s need to include their business address, point of contact, CAGE code, UEI, and small business status.
Due Date for Submission of Responses:
Vendors Capability Statements are requested to be submitted by email (no hard copies) no later than 11:00 AM, Eastern Time on July 16, 2025. Submissions after this date will not be considered.
Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses to this Notice will not be returned.
No hard copy or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered.
This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only.
Responses sent to any person or email address other than the email address specified above will not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IZ _SOW Draft.pdf | ||
| Market Survey Spreadsheet_IZ_20250620.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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