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MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) Contract

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The Space and Missile Systems Center's Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate is seeking contractors to provide Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test services under the MILSATCOM SEIT (MSEIT) acquisition. This contract aims to enhance the directorate’s systems engineering capabilities by supporting the creation and control of system definitions and technical baselines, aiding product development, and standardizing engineering processes and outputs across the directorate. Initially set as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the acquisition strategy was changed to Full and Open Competition as of May 2018. Key preparatory steps include access to a bidder's library containing relevant documents and participation in an Industry Day scheduled in June 2018 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, which will facilitate discussions and questions about the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens with at least a Secret clearance, and submission deadlines are provided to ensure timely access to the event. The draft RFP will be released following an internal review process to solicit industry feedback. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 and applies to work performed primarily in El Segundo, California, with contracting handled by the Department of Defense office located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Small businesses with up to 1,250 employees are considered the size standard, and points of contact are available to assist with small business related inquiries. The primary contacts for the contract are Kimberly Dandridge and Contract Specialist Irma Seferi, who can be reached via provided email and phone numbers for further information or assistance.

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Military Satellite Communications contract for systems engineering, integration, and test services, open competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pklView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

483 N Aviation Blvd, EL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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FBO_MSEIT_Pre-Solicitation_Conference_Briefing_--_Attachment_3.pptx

PPTX

FBO_Posting_Attachment1_%2831May18%29.docx

DOCX

FBO_MSEIT_ddForm2875_--Attachment_6.pdf

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FBO_MSEIT_LiveLink__User_Agreement__--_Attachment_7.pdf

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FBO_MSEIT_ddForm2345__--_Attachment_4.pdf

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FBO_Posting_Attachment2_%2831May18%29.docx

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FBO_MSEIT_LiveLink_%28ECA%29_--_Attachment_5.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl
Contacts2 people available
OfficePETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl
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Office AddressPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA
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Kimberly Dandridge
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Irma SeferiContract Specialist
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Directorate (SMC/MC) is pursuing an effort to provide Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT), under the MILSATCOM SEIT (MSEIT) acquisition. This effort will continue to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all Directorate and program systems engineering capabilities, to support the creation and control of system definitions and technical baselines, to support development of end products, and to standardize and streamline engineering processes and products across SMC/MC (hereafter MILSATCOM or the Directorate). The FBO notification changing the acquisition strategy from Total Small Business Set-Aside to Full and Open Competition was posted 9 May 2018. Please refer to prior postings number 17-054 and 18-016 for the MSEIT PWS and CDRLs. The Government has established a bidder's library which contains additional documents such as applicable compliance documents, reference documents, and draft MSEIT acquisition documents associated with this pre-solicitation notice. Instructions for accessing the bidder's library are found in Attachment 2. In addition, an Industry Day (Pre-solicitation Conference) will be held on 25 and 26 June 2018 at Los Angeles AFB to give potential bidders the opportunity to discuss elements of the impending MSEIT RFP and ask questions. Additional details on the Pre-Solicitation Conference can be viewed in the MSEIT Pre-Solicitation Conference Instructions (Attachment 1). Note: Submit attendance requests no later than 14 June 2018 to allow sufficient time for processing access to the conference. Attendance will be limited to three (3) personnel per company. All attendees must be a United States citizen and possess, at a minimum, a Secret clearance. The Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) will be released for industry comments upon completion of the SMC Solicitation Review Board (SRB) process. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. SMC's Small Business points of contact are Mr. Willard Strozier and Ms. Audrey Campbell. They can be reached at smallbus@us.af.mil or by phone at (310) 653-1108.

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