R -- AFSPC Space Control Contract

The contract involves gathering market research from small businesses to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a small business set-aside for the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Space Control Contract. This initiative seeks to determine whether small business participation should be encouraged or mandated in the forthcoming procurement. Interested small businesses are invited to participate in capability meetings as announced on October 6, 2006, under solicitation number FA2517-07-R-8000. Issued by the Department of Defense, specifically from the FA2517 21 Cons Building located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, this effort is tied to NAICS code 541330, indicating a focus on engineering services. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2006, and is aimed at collecting industry input to shape the acquisition strategy. No specific set-aside type or contract details beyond the market research intent are provided, emphasizing the preliminary nature of this activity.