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Andromeda IDIQ
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The contract under consideration is a draft solicitation for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on developing space-based systems and technologies for the Space Domain Awareness mission area. The procurement is structured to support phases including concept development, design, build, and engineering studies, with all work to be delivered on a firm fixed-price basis. The solicitation emphasizes early industry engagement through a market survey process, requesting detailed feedback on technical requirements, design reference missions, and evaluation criteria to refine the final RFP. It is set to be awarded in accordance with FAR part 15, utilizing a Highest Technically Rated Offer (HTRO) source selection methodology, with proposals self-scored by offerors and validated by the government to ensure technical merit aligns with program objectives. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for security clearances, safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per NIST SP 800-171 standards, and compliance with organizational conflict of interest mitigation plans. Offerors must provide detailed representations and certifications, including unique entity identifiers, socioeconomic statuses, and small business classifications, with the potential for additional reporting if statuses change. The procurement also mandates adherence to specific packaging, marking, and identification standards, notably MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, requiring bar-coding with ECC200 data matrix symbology for traceability and compliance. Administrative procedures specify electronic proposal submission via email, with detailed instructions on proposal organization, page limits, and required content across multiple volumes, including administrative, technical, and contractual documentation. The overall effort is managed by the Department of the Air Force, with key points of contact including a contract specialist and contracting officer, and the anticipated contract performance period spanning from early 2025 through early 2035, with no fixed maximum value specified in the draft.
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Place of Performance
CA, 90245, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Amendment 1: This is an amendment to revise a subsection in Attachment 17. This revision removes an erroneous statement to eliminate ambiguity regarding work sample submissions. The change clarifies that offerors must have been the direct prime or lead integrator for any submitted work samples. The amended document will be distributed via DoD Safe to all currently approved offerors.
The purpose of this announcement is to request competitive proposals from sources capable of meeting the needs of the Andromeda Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirement. The Andromeda IDIQ is to define, design, and build technologies and space-based systems for the Space Domain Awareness mission area. The purpose of this announcement is to solicit proposals for entry into the IDIQ awardee pool. The first delivery order will be for RG-XX.
General Instructions: This solicitation contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must request permission to receive CUI documents from the following individuals listed below. Offerors must provide a CAGE code associated with a compliant NIST SP 800-171 assessment to receive access to CUI attachments and to be eligible for award.
Capt James Maxwell at james.maxwell.18@spaceforce.mil
Mr. Donn Murray at donn.murray@spaceforce.mil
Ms. Taylor Blome at taylor.blome.ctr@spaceforce.mil
Maj Rinaldo Izzo at rinaldo.izzo.1@spaceforce.mil
Submission Instructions: Proposals will be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE to the PCO. Proposals are due 12 February 2026 at 0800 Pacific Standard Time. Proposals received after the date and time specified will be treated IAW 52.215-1.
Offerors must email the following individuals to request a DoD SAFE drop off link:
Primary POC:
Capt Andrew Madison at andrew.madison.6@spaceforce.mil, Procuring Contracting Officer
1st Lt Kevin Sequeira at kevin.sequeira@spaceforce.mil, Contract Specialist
Backup POC:
Capt Hannah Schulz at hannah.schulz.1@spaceforce.mil
For any classified items related to the proposal, Offerors must pre-coordinate with the Government Security Officers as soon as possible but not later than 10 business days prior to delivering the proposal to the PCO. Email all three POCs below for coordinating the submission of classified items:
Mr. Malcolm Jones at malcolm.jones.5@spaceforce.mil
Cynthia Lee at cynthia.lee.9.ctr@spaceforce.mil
Helen Tadjer at helen.tadjer.ctr@spaceforce.mil
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