18 -- Block IIR one year contract extension of F04701-89-C-0073. This action will (a) add a CY 07 Option to CLIN 0019 and (b) modify existing CY 07 Option for CLIN 0020 with added scope.

The Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) Block IIR Program intends to award a sole-source, Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) modification to extend contract F04701-89-C-0073 for a period of one year to Lockheed Martin as that firm is the only responsible source that can provide the following supplies and services without the Government incurring substantial duplication of cost that are not expected to be recovered through competition and/or unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements (10 USC 2304(c)(1)). This action will (a) add a Calendar Year (CY) 2007 Option to CLIN 0019 (On-Orbit Operations) and (b) modify the existing Calendar Year (CY) 2007 Option for CLIN 0020 (Satellite Storage) with additional scope. The modified CY 2007 Option for CLIN 0020 will also include factory support for modernized test capability (equipment and engineers), facility for storage of space vehicles and test equipment transferred from the Block IIR-M, F04701-00-C-0006 contract. The Block IIR Program is performing a market survey to determine if there are interested and qualified firms having the capability described for CLINs 0019, and 0020 below. CLIN 0019; On-Orbit Operations: perform engineering and related activities necessary to support orbital operations. Efforts include maintaining engineering liaison support, and documenting and reporting on anomalies and resolutions. Perform maintenance of the Auto-navigation Emulator at the Operational Control Segment (OCS) including the provision of spare or replacement parts and software modifications as required. Provide resident engineering support at Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) to support test and mission planning required for launch and early orbit operations of the Space Vehicles (SV). In the event of hand-back from the OCS, support shall also be provided. Update command plans and the Orbital Operations Handbook (OOH) after resolution of on-orbit problems to assure integrity of continuing SV operations. Support AFSCN testing. Maintain Mission Unique Software (MUS). Perform hardware and software maintenance of the Operational Support System (OSS) at Valley Forge, PA; El Segundo, CA; and Schriever, AFB, CO. Provision for operating the OSS at Valley Forge and Schriever AFB. By mutual agreement of the parties, provide continuing support to the OCS to insure compatibility with the Block IIR SV. Insure continuing Space Segment/Control Segment (SS/CS) interface compliance, via review, analysis, implementation, test and documentation of technical changes and incompatibilities, as applicable. Support SS to CS integration for all upgrade activities to either segment. Insure command procedures and databases are maintained to support on-orbit operations. Approximate number of staff-hours to be procured are 108,000. CLIN 0020; Satellite Storage; Provide transportation support, handling and packaging, and packing of SVs and support equipment, as necessary, to the launch site. This shall include, but not be limited to, transport to the government-designated pick-up site, support to the government-furnished air transport to the storage site, transport from the GFE aircraft to the storage facility, and transport from the storage facility to the launch processing facility. Ensure that no damage occurs to the hardware. Provide storage for the capability to store up to 6 SVs in view of the availability of storage facilities as defined in Attachment 13 and 18 of contract F04701-89-C-0073. Establish and conduct an aging and surveillance program. Maintain and implement the Storage Program Implementation Plan. Approximate number of staff-hours to be procured are 6,250. See Note 22. NAICS 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, size standard 750 employees. The Government has been contracting with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, 230 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 to provide GPS Block IIR SVs and support. Interested contractors are invited to submit a Statement Of Capability (SOC) addressing the ability to satisfy the above requirements to SMC/GPK, Attn: Wendy L. Marshall, 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1866, El Segundo, CA 90245-4659. All responses are due no later than 14 May 2006 and must conform to 8.5 x 11-inch pages, with font no smaller than 12-point, with a maximum of 20 pages. The statement of capability must include the following information: 1) Company name, mailing address, points of contact, and telephone numbers; 2) Business size classification (large, small, or other); 3) Experience in GPS Satellites or similar technologies; 4) Ability to satisfy the government's performance requirements described above; Oral communications are not acceptable. All responsible sources may submit a SOC, which will be considered. Any information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information or reimburse expenses incurred by parties for responses to this synopsis.