J -- Command and Control Sustainment of the Air Force Satellite Control Network

The Space and Missile Systems Center intends to negotiate a twenty-four (24) month contract extension consisting of two one-year priced options, on a non-competitive basis, with Lockheed Martin Mission Systems for continued support of the Command and Control Segment (CCS) of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. The current contract, set to expire 31 Oct 03, will be extended to 31 Oct 05 for continued support of services, which include program management and control, segment sustainment, and directed engineering. This non-competitive extension will provide required support to the using Command until close-out of the CCS program, which will be terminated on or about 31 Oct 05. A solicitation for this extension may or may not be established in support of this effort. Firms possessing the capabilities to perform the required services described may identify themselves and submit supporting evidence, within 30 calendar days subsequent to the date of publication of this synopsis. Interested parties should submit their responses to the attention of Captain Richard Marsh, Contract Manager, Fax (719) 556-2798, SMC Det 11/CWSBM, 1050 E. Stewart Ave, Peterson AFB CO 80914-2902. Only written responses will be considered. Verbal responses will not be accepted. The final determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based on information provided is solely within the discretion of the Government.