Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Phase 1A Space Test Program (STP) - 3 Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP)

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Launch Systems Enterprise (LE), Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the EELV Phase 1A STP-3 mission launch service. The RFP, FA8811-16-R-0007, is included as an attachment to this announcement. All additional sensitive RFP documents and any amendments to the RFP will be posted to the Phase 1A Bidder's Library. Interested contractors may request access to the Bidder's Library by emailing the points of contact listed below and signing a non-disclosure agreement prior to being granted access. All information in the Bidder's Library is at the unclassified level. Proposals must be submitted to this office no later than 2 December 2016 at 4 p.m. (PST) in accordance with instructions outlined in the subject RFP. Questions in reference to this RFP must only be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Dzung (June) Dom, and the Contracting Specialist, Mr. Jose Claudio, at the emails addressed below; the questions and responses may be posted and shared with other offerors. This is not a small business set-aside; however, responses from small and small disadvantage businesses are highly encouraged. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 481212. The small business size standard is 1500 employees. The proposed period of performance for this effort is from Authority to Proceed to an Initial Launch Capability of June 2019 plus 2 months. Disclaimers and Notes: The following companies/organizations may be involved in reviewing the proposal provided: Federally Funded R&D Centers (such as The Aerospace Corp) and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor, Tecolote; all are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements with the Government. For further information regarding these agreements, contact the Contracting Officer identified below.