Bridge Extension for ISSO/ISSM Support

Space Systems Command Operating Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA intends to solicit and award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Tecolote Research, Inc . 420 S Fairview Ave Ste 201 Goleta, CA 93117-3654. The NAICS code is 541715 and its size standard is 1250 employees. 

The Government requires robust cyber security for software development efforts. The Government uses an agile software approach to deliver capabilities to multiple Government agencies. The Contractor’s Cyber Security solution(s) shall meet operational acceptance from the Government user. Cyber Security deliverables will include but are not limited to implementation of processes, procedures, data flows and artifact management for assessment and authorization activities. The Contractor will perform analysis and document production to enable the Government’s information systems to achieve Authority to Operate and maintain Cyber Security accreditation and certification for those information systems. The Contractor will deliver periodic assessments of the Government’s information systems to ensure they comply and conform to overarching government information security requirements.

The reason for this sole-source standalone bridge contract is to continue service while a follow-on contract is being competed. The J&A will be posted IAW RFO procedures after contract award. 

Anticipated Award Date is 31 October 2026. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 29 October 2026. Responses should be submitted to: SSC/BCK (Attn: Carlos Barrera), 483 N. Aviation blvd El Segundo, CA 90245, +1 (555) 000-0000, or E-mail contact@example.gov.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 

Space Systems Command has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Colonel Aaron H. Thomas, SSC/PK Deputy Director, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.