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B -- SPACE TECHNICAL PLANNING AND INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAMS SEEK SUPPORT TO DEFINE THE AIR FORCE DUE 123198 POC Technical POC: Mr. Ron Tanisaki, Voice (310) 363-6629, DSN 833-6629, facsimile (310) 363-6442, EMail: Ron.Tanisaki@losangeles.af.mil; or, Dr. Ken Moe, Voice (310) 363-5697, DSN 833-5697, facsimile (310) 363-6442, Email: Osborne.Moe@losangeles.af.mil. Contracting Officer POC: Mr. Norman Harrison, Voice (310) 363-6871, DSN 833-6871 WEB: click here to download the detailed descriptions of, http://www.afbmd.laafb.af.mil/org/xrd/html. E-MAIL: clik here to request the RFI package, Bertha.Alvarez@losangeles.af.mil. The United States Air Force (USAF) is disseminating this Request For Information (RFI) notice to solicit information on space concepts described in long-range development plans addressing USAF Space Command (AFSPC) operational mission needs (i.e., deficiencies). The 1998/99 USAF Modernization Planning Process's (MPP) Mission Solution Analysis (MSA) phase will concentrate on five sub-mission areas and one mission support area: Counterspace; Space Surveillance; Surveillance & Threat Warning (S&TW); Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM); Satellite Operations; and Space Training, Education and Exercise (STEDE). A summary of these areas follows. The Space Control mission is to assure US and allies safe freedom of action in space by maintaining complete situational awareness of all space activities; protecting US and allied space assets and capabilities from threats; preventing unauthorized use of such assets by adversaries; and when directed, denying an adversary the use of space assets and negating their capabilities in and through space. The Counterspace sub-mission area belongs to the Space Control mission and specifically assures freedom of action in space for the US and its allied forces through implementation of the deny and negation functions in and through space. The Space Surveillance sub-mission area is also a part of the Space Control mission. It consists of detecting, tracking, identifying, characterizing and cataloging objects in space and helps function as "eyes and ears" for the Counterspace sub-mission area. The S&TW sub-mission uses space-based assets to monitor the earth and the transitional region from earth to space and to detect activity that threatens US or allied interests and provides assessment and warning of this activity to national authorities and deployed forces. The MILSATCOM sub-mission is to enhance the effectiveness of military forces and national agencies through reliable Department of Defense (DoD) satellite communications (SATCOM) support. DoD SATCOM includes both military-unique systems and DoD use of commercial systems. DoD SATCOM must be able to provide satellite-based communications throughout the conflict spectrum -- from peacetime through nuclear war. The Satellite Operations sub-mission is to command & control space systems and to distribute space systems information in support of operational DoD missions; research, development, test & engineering (RDT&E) programs; and other designated users. The STEDE mission support area is to gather, organize, analyze, prioritize, and disseminate information linking user training requirements to training technology development and transition for current and future space systems for AFSPC. Detailed descriptions of sub-mission and mission support areas are located on the Space and Missile Systems Center Development Planning Directorate (SMC/XR) Web Site: http://www.afbmd.laafb.af.mil/org/xrd/html. SMC's developmental planning influences future military space funding decisions. We encourage industry participation because the Air Force is becoming increasingly dependent on commercial technology. Specific guidance to facilitate responses to this RFI will be provided by the SMC Concept Development and Developmental Planning Division (SMC/XRD) in an RFI package. This RFI package will be made available at the 27 Oct 98 Mission Solution Analysis (MSA) Kick-Off meeting to be held at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California. The kick-off meeting announcement can be found on SMC/XR's Web Site. We are looking for information to help complete in detail near-term (thru FY05), mid-term (thru FY13), and far-term (thru FY25) concepts to satisfy mission needs identified by AFSPC. Separate RFI packages are being prepared for each sub-mission and mission support area. These packages will contain the current concepts plus a list of questions detailing the information needed for each concept. A concept template is to provide additional guidance regarding the information needed to fully evaluate concepts for validity and potential long-range planning development. Your vision, knowledge and expertise are essential in engineering cost-effective concepts to meet AFSPC's operational mission needs. The concept descriptions require comprehensive performance descriptors for space, launch, ground, and support segments. These descriptions must include figures of merit (FOM) that objectively describe the performance required to make the concept a cost-effective solution. Discuss the concept of operations in the context of the eight supportability areas of: space training, education and exercise; logistics; facilities and basing; security forces; communications and information management; manpower and personnel; test and evaluation; and medical. We recognize that not all concepts will be at a stage of maturity necessary to provide complete information in all areas. All submitted concept information and descriptions will be reviewed by SMC's space Technical Planning Integrated Product Teams (TPIPTs) consisting of members from Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Product Centers (e.g., Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Electronic Systems Center (ESC), Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC)); AFSPC; USAF Research Laboratory (AFRL); Air Education and Training Command (AETC); and possibly other USAF and DoD agencies. Non-US firms are welcome to respond to this RFI announcement. However, only DoD security-cleared contractors are invited to attend the MSA Kick-Off meeting at The Aerospace Corporation on 27 Oct 98. Upon request (verbal or written) we will provide additional information to interested parties in either an unclassified or a DoD Secret format. For those parties requesting the classified version, you must provide your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and the name and phone number of the Defense Security Service (DSS) office that manages your facility before the requested information will be furnished. We encourage electronic submission of information to the TPIPT Chiefs via Email messages. However, regular mailings with computer diskette or CD ROM to the relevant TPIPT will be accepted. Do keep in mind, however, that Email is not the best means of communication for all situations, particularly when matters need to be treated confidentially. Proprietary information will be accepted and protected as required. Requests for additional information must be made no later than 30 Nov 98 and all responses should be submitted NLT 31 Dec 98 to SMC/XRD. After the initial review of your inputs by the TPIPT, additional information may be requested and/or provided either directly or through local and wide area networks, on-line services, and the Internet. While our focus will be to understand and better define presently baselined concepts, new concepts to solve operational mission needs will be accepted and will be reviewed for appropriateness. All responsible sources may submit a response to this RFI which shall be considered by the Air Force. This synopsis request is for information and long-range planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government. The government does not intend to award any contract based on this action or to pay any costs associated with this RFI. Interested parties should request the RFI package from Ms. Bert Alvarez, Voice (310) 363-0847, DSN 833-0847, facsimile (310) 363-6442, or, Email: Bertha.Alvarez@losangeles.af.mil after 28 Oct 98 and NLT 30 Nov 98.***** Posted 10/21/98 (W-SN264112). (0294)

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