SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Obscura, Mission Integration & Network Support (OMINS)
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50 CONTRACTING SQUADRON, 210 Falcon Parkway STE 2116, Schriever AFB, Colorado, 80912-2116, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80912-2116
- Solicitation Number
- FA2550-09-R-8001
- Point of Contact
- Steven A Wells,, Phone: 719-567-3807, Kathryn Dillon,, Phone: 719-567-3847
- E-Mail Address
-
steven.wells@schriever.af.mil, kathryn.dillon@schriever.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This announcement is a confirmation of the Government's intention to solicit offers from respondents who may have already responded to a previous announcement for the same requirement under Solicitation No. FA2550-08-R-8001 (OMINS). Previous respondents should reply with a confirmation of their interest, although a resubmission of statements of capability is not required. Interested parties who have not already submitted a statement of capability may do so, with content specifically configured to address the following criteria: The 50th Contracting Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB), Colorado, intends to award a contract for support of three separate, but related, areas of the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN): Obscura, Mission Integration & Network-Common Data ) for the 22d Space Operations Squadron (22 SOPS). The proposed period of performance is a basic one year contract with four one-year option periods, beginning 1 January 2010. The OMINS effort will encompass a full complement of engineering and technical activities necessary to provide 22 SOPS with SOC-to-AFSCN-to-Satellite mission integration and troubleshooting support for new and existing satellite programs (for both internal and external users), multiple system modifications and upgrades, new and existing remote tracking stations, and operational complexes, as well as technical and management support for AFSCN Obscura and Network-common data. Mission Integration (MI) provides a wide variety of integration support activities to help bring new satellites, systems, and upgrades on-line for the AFSCN. Some of these activities include evaluating new satellite program requirements for AFSCN compatibility, integration, test and troubleshooting support for new systems and programs, technical consultation for pre-launch, launch and on-orbit problem resolution, and other unique AFSCN-specific complications that cannot be resolved by other organizations. Obscura support provides for data collection, analysis, and management for Obscura (hard and soft Obscura), Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ), Permissible Exposure Levels (PELs), and determination of Transmit Inhibit Zones (TIZs) for the AFSCN, including the development and operation of an automated obscura analysis capability. Obscura data provides the information required to effectively establish and maintain terrain and building survey data (known as "hard" obscura data) as well as vegetation growth ("soft" obscura) that can interfere with reception and transmission of satellite data. Additionally, obscura data is collected when new antennas are installed or construction is underway for these new assets, or any near-by constructions or activities. Obscura data is also gathered which will identify the optimal location to maximize satellite support activities. Obscura support includes the analysis of raw obscura data from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron (85 EIS) and utilizes the Automated Obscura and Analysis Capability (AOAC) tool to establish recommended TIZs for the AFSCN to ensure the safety of personnel from RF exposure. Obscura surveys involve obtaining and recording measured Electromagnetic data, and then analyzing, smoothing, and documenting recommended values to update the AFSCN Automated Remote Tracking Station (ARTS) Antenna Control Units (ACUs) for implementation of the recommended TIZ values. Network-Common Data Support manages and distributes data which is vital and common to all AFSCN users. This effort is accomplished through the Network Data Management and Control (NDMC) effort which manages, maintains, and modifies the network-common (NET-C) data stored in a central repository accessed by AFSCN users for the implementation of distinct operational parameters critical to their mission success. Notice to Interested Parties: This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. All information regarding a competitive source selection will be available for public viewing on FedBizOpps at http://www.eps.gov. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor and review this site frequently for any updates, changes, or amendments to this notice.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Primary Place of Performance: 22nd Space Operations Squadron (22 SOPS) Schriever AFB, CO, Secondary Place(s) of Performance: All nodes of the AFSCN, Schriever AFB, Colorado, 80912, United States
- Zip Code: 80912
- Zip Code: 80912
- Record
- SN01800736-W 20090425/090423220902-27b3c8a4f87b6b71102cc7ae2ac30053 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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