GEARSS GPS Engineering, Analysis and Remote Site Sustainment

The GEARSS GPS Engineering, Analysis and Remote Site Sustainment contract, awarded by the Department of Defense under the Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl agency, provides critical sustainment tasks for Global Positioning Systems. The scope of work involves delivering engineering and analytical support for on-orbit operations, crew position network administrator operations, and technical support for GPS remote sites. Specifically, the contract focuses on organizational maintenance and operational support for the GPS Operational Control Segment, including the Master Control Station, Alternate MCS, GPS Information Network, Ground Antennas, and Monitor Stations to maintain mission viability until the next generation control segment is fielded. Managed out of Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the procurement process utilized a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology for source selection. Evaluation factors centered on price and technical acceptability, with a particular emphasis on phase-in plans, critical staffing, and the technical process approach. The procurement included a rigorous proposal structure consisting of executive summary, technical, and price volumes, and incorporated industry feedback to refine the performance work statement and evaluation criteria.