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COMSATCOM Pathfinder #2

Awarded

FA8808-17-R-0004Federal

Submission Closed11/09/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 334220

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AI Contract Overview

Under contract FA8808-17-R-0004, Artel, LLC is tasked with providing a 108 MHz Ku-band Fixed Satellite Services pre-launch transponder for the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, to support the COMSATCOM Pathfinder #2 program. The scope of work encompasses the design, manufacturing, and pre-launch activities, culminating in successful In-Orbit Testing and 15 years of subsequent operations support. The transponder must provide coverage over the contiguous United States with a minimum operational availability of 99.999 percent and adhere to strict technical specifications regarding bandwidth, G/T, and EIRP performance. The contract was awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process and is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with payments tied to specific event milestones. Key requirements include rigorous cybersecurity compliance with NIST and CNSSI standards, as well as adherence to Secret level security safeguarding and facility clearances as outlined in the Contract Security Classification Specification. Deliverables are managed through a detailed Contract Data Requirements List, including technical transmission plans and reporting via the TopVue Contract Portal System.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

Contract Value

$18,917,600

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

TBD, CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ARTEL LLC

Award Issued Date

11/09/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

COMSATCOM Pathfinder #2 Draft RFP Notice

presolicitation

High

COMSATCOM Pathfinder #2 - Exhibit A CDRLs

cdrls

High

DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification (FA8808-17-R-0004)

specifications

High

FA8808-17-R-0004 Addenda to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

rfp

High

FA8808-17-R-0004 Pathfinder #2 SOW

sow

High

Pathfinder #2 - Addenda to 52.212-2 Evaluation

rfp

High

Pathfinder #2 Commercial Interim Payment Plan (FA8808-17-R-0004)

specifications

High

Pathfinder 2 - Cybersecurity Compliance Matrix (CCM)

8 pages · specifications

High

Pathfinder #2 Technical Requirements Document (TRD)

sow

High

Sample Transmission Plan (CDRL A011)

5 pages · specifications

High

Solicitation FA8808-17-R-0004 - Pre-Launch Transponders

rfp

High

Pathfinder #2 Draft RFP Comment Matrix

q-and-a

Low

Pathfinder #2 Follow-up Questions for Industry (29 March 2017)

q-and-a

Low

Tab_1a_-_PF2_FBO_Synopsis_DRRFP_-_CRM.docx

1 page · other

Low

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9 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 22

special-notice

Notice updatedFeb 22

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 3

Response deadline changed from Mar 10, 2017 to Apr 5, 2017. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedJun 12

Notice type changed from Special Notice to Presolicitation. The response deadline was removed. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 6

Response deadline added: Aug 8, 2017. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedJul 6

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 20

Response deadline changed from Aug 8, 2017 to Sep 1, 2017. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 11

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 17

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedAug 25

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedNov 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

11/09/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

Contacts2 people available

OfficePETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

Office AddressPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

Contacts

Eva HoskinsContracting Officer

Dominic GarciaBuyer

Full Description

Artel, LLC will provide a 108 MHz Ku-band Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) pre-launch transponder over the contiguous United States. Artel, LLC is responsible for the design, manufacturing, pre-launch activities, and achievement of successful In-Orbit Testing (IOT) followed by 15 years of operations support.

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