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Engineering and Antenna Analysis for Satellite Support (EAASS)

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FA2550-12-R-8001Federal

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The 50th Contracting Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, plans to award a contract for Engineering and Antenna Analysis for Satellite Support (EAASS) to assist the 22d Space Operations Squadron’s Engineering and Integration Flight with various technical and engineering tasks related to satellite operations. The contract focuses primarily on support for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), including forecasting antenna loading and satellite contacts, communication capacity analysis, scheduling and deconfliction, system architecture optimization, and assessments related to modernization efforts and frequency reallocation initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include supporting SATOPS transformation, conducting comprehensive program analyses, and providing recommendations on implementation strategies and budget forecasting for diverse funding categories. The contractor will also provide technical support at meetings such as the ATSG and AFSCN Executive Council and perform other specialized assessments relevant to Department of Defense and U.S. Government satellite and ground network systems. Collaboration with multiple military, government, and civilian organizations is an integral part of this contract, involving entities like the 50th Space Wing, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, National Reconnaissance Office, NASA, NOAA, and others engaged in AFSCN operations and sustainment. The contract, identified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services with a $35.5 million size standard, is currently at the presolicitation stage with no proposals requested at this time. Interested businesses are encouraged to monitor official postings for updates and forthcoming Requests for Information intended to gauge market interest and assess small business viability for possible set-aside considerations. The contract will be performed primarily at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, and point of contact information for contracting personnel is provided for inquiry purposes.

General Info

Contract for engineering and antenna analysis to support AF Satellite Control Network at Schriever AFB.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons Pkp

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

22 SOPS, Schriever AFB, CO, 80912, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedApr 13

Sources Sought

Type ChangedFeb 6

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons Pkp

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCHRIEVER SFB, CO, 80912-2116, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2550 50 Cons Pkp

Office AddressSCHRIEVER SFB, CO, 80912-2116, USA

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Sarah E. VollbrachtContract Specialist

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James UramContracting Officer

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Full Description

The 50th Contracting Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB), Colorado, intends to solicit and award a new Engineering and Antenna Analysis for Satellite Support (EAASS) contract to provide engineering and technical analysis support for the 22d Space Operations Squadron, Engineering and Integration Flight (22 SOPS/MAO). The EAASS contractor shall provide engineering and technical analysis support for 22 SOPS/MAO in multiple areas associated with satellite support, with an emphasis on the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), including, but not limited to: - Forecasting (classified and unclassified) of antenna loading - Forecasted number of satellite vehicle contacts/day - Forecasting of communication capacity and requirements - Scheduling loading analysis, to include deconfliction capability - "What If" antenna loading analysis - Antenna location and system architectural analysis and optimizations - Analysis of potential programmatic changes and modernization efforts that will impact overall antenna utilization and operational parameters - Satellite Operations (SATOPS) transformation efforts - AFSCN operations and architectural analysis due to frequency reallocation initiatives - Overall AFSCN Program analysis - Analysis of AFSCN requirements definitions/changes - Analysis of implementation strategies/recommendations - Analysis of budgeting forecasting for various funding types - Meeting support (e.g. ATSG, AFSCN Executive Council, other program-level or subordinate meetings) - Other specialized technical assessments in support of Department of Defense and US Government satellite/ground network systems The contractor shall interface with other organizations and agencies, including, but not limited to: 50th Space Wing, Headquarters (HQ) Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), 14th Air Force, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), 21st Space Wing, HQ US Space Command, Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC)/RN, Space Development Test Wing (SDTW), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other organizations and contractors conducting or interfacing with AFSCN operations, planning, development, and/or sustainment. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This synopsis is to make available a notice of proposed contract action as required by FAR 5.201. The Government intends to issue a Sources Sought Synopsis with a Request for Information and the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) in early April 2012. The Request for Information will be for market research purposes to help the Government determine the number of qualified businesses interested in this requirement; it will also be used to help the Government determine whether enough qualified small businesses are interested to allow for a small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a $35.5M size standard (effective 12 March 2012). DO NOT SUBMIT ANY INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. Those businesses interested in this opportunity should continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates to this announcement.