Description: NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services 541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences The 50th Contracting Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB), Colorado, seeks potential sources to perform professional engineering/communications technical services in support of the 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) and the 614th Space Communications Squadron (614 SCS), Milstar operations under Air Force Space Command, 50th Space Wing (50 SW) and 14th Air Force (14 AF). This effort will include providing continuous communications expertise necessary to ensure 4 SOPS and 614 SCS perform at a high level and sustain the operational reliability required to meet warfighter requirements. This effort also includes development of new processes, procedures, and products to support the integration of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) into the Milstar constellation. This contract supports the users (both strategic and tactical) of the Milstar and AEHF satellites by providing and analyzing the technical information derived from actual communication usage. It provides the users with training and troubleshoots terminal usage used to connect with the satellites. The contracted tactical effort will require on-call support with the ability to report to Schriever AFB within 3 hours if needed, and the capacity to surge to 24/7 support to enhance communications troubleshooting capabilities of the 4 SOPS 24-hour crews during contingency operations. The contract is also responsible for cryptographic operations for all users of Milstar and AEHF. Further details are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) extracts for 4 SOPS and 614 SCS. Statement of Capability (SOC) Submission Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Respondents should be aware that the majority of resources must be employed within a Restricted Area at both the Secret and Top Secret/SCI levels. A statement must be addressed by respondents as to the ability to provide personnel to perform at the Secret and Top Secret/SCI levels. Ability to work at the Secret and Top Secret/SCI security levels is mandatory. A portion of the core personnel must possess a Top Secret Security clearance with either an active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance or have a current single scope background investigation (SSBI) with SCI eligibility. The contractor must prove they either have on staff or have the ability to hire and retain personnel to perform the work with the required clearances. The core support personnel will be required to work with day-staff on-site at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The SOC shall contain company information to include point of contact information, company background, and pertinent and specific information addressing relevant technical capabilities in the following areas: (1) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate technical knowledge of Extremely High Frequency (EHF) waveform and emerging Milstar Satellite System programs and future protected-communications systems (i.e. AEHF). (2) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in operational, tactical, and strategic communications planning as it applies to the joint Milstar mission. (3) Experience in classroom instruction. (4) Developing new course materiel to include AEHF. (5) Developing new processes to accommodate legacy users into the combined Milstar ? AEHF Constellation. (6) Develop processes, products, and procedures for incorporating AEHF into the day-to-day mission of 4SOPS Communications Operations. (7) Researching new technologies that would allow for more efficient dissemination of Milstar and AEHF information to the warfighter and 50SW. (8) Developing new processes and procedures as 4SOPS takes on an expanded Cryptographic mission with the deployment of AEHF terminals. (9) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in the development of operational mission planning and resource monitoring tools to evaluate and recommend changes/improvements to AEHF satellite communications systems hardware and software. (10) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in the development of operational mission planning and resource monitoring tools to evaluate and recommend changes/improvements to Advanced EHF satellite communications systems hardware and software. (11) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience with fielding and on-orbit support of new satellite communications systems to provide research, engineering, and technical studies for the development of future EHF and Transformational Communications Systems. (12) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in the development of software interfaces for satellite communications payload to enhance mission capabilities. (13) The ability to demonstrate Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (SMART-T), Single Channel Manned Portable (SCAMP), and Air Force Command Post terminals operations, Navy Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communications Program (NESP) . (14) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate terminal control software operations. (15) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate DoD Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) message development and handling operations. (16) Expertise with Ground Mobile Deployment operations. (17) Expertise and/or the ability to operate cryptographic equipment utilized for EHF. (18) Expertise with Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine EHF operations. (19) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate web server administration and website development (20) Expertise and/or the ability to demonstrate Defensive Counter Space communications expertise. (21) Resumes of capabilities and related experience of core personnel. Company?s standard format is acceptable, however, please limit responses to no more than 10 single-sided pages, excluding resumes. Resumes shall not exceed one page each. Regarding resumes, submittal of names, professional qualifications, and specific experience of all personnel who may be assigned, not including clerical, may be included to enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Interested parties must include a brief description of relevant contract experience offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Include contract number and description, magnitude, and points of contact for each example provided (name of the POC, address, e-mail, telephone number, and fax number). Responses referencing this notice may be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail Attention: Stacy Reed, Contracting Officer. Address postal or parcel delivery to 50 CONS/LGCZH, 210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116, Schriever AFB CO 80912-2116; direct fax transmission to 719-567-4651 (DSN 560-4651); or direct e-mail to: [email protected]. NOTE: E-mail submissions are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than 1 Megabyte in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files) as well as any other appropriate network security measures. It is the submitter?s responsibility to verify the package was delivered or e-file was received and can be viewed. Any responses received not addressing each of the stated requirements will be rejected. Notice to Interested Parties This synopsis is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. This information is being provided to survey industry for potential contractors, in addition to the incumbent, with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise required to support this effort. 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. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of a contractor?s submission of responses or the Government?s use of such information. The information obtained from industry?s response to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP. All information will be available for public viewing on FedBizOps 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. Set-Aside Status This Sources Sought Notice is issued for the purpose of market research IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All large and small businesses capable of providing these services are encouraged to respond. Respondents to this notice must indicate whether they qualify as a small business under NAICS Codes 541330 - Engineering Services (size standard $4.5M) and/or 541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (size standard 1,000 employees). Small business respondents shall indicate whether they are a small disadvantaged business, 8(a), HUB-Zone certified, woman-owned, or a Historically Black College or university. The market research results will assist the Government in making a determination regarding whether to set aside any resulting procurement for small business. Based on the results of market research, the Government reserves the right to set aside this requirement for small business. Point of Contact Stacy Reed, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-567-5759, Fax 719-567-3153, e-mail [email protected]. Places of Performance 4th Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB CO 614th Space Communications Squadron, Peterson AFB CO

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