R -- Obscura, Mission Integration, and Network Support (OMINS)

The 50th Contracting Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB), Colorado, intends to award an eight month bridge contract to Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions for support of Obscura, Mission Integration, and Network Support (OMINS) to the 22d Space Operations Squadron (22 SOPS) while a competitive source selection is conducted. Lockheed Martin is currently providing this support to 22 SOPS under the Command and Control Sustainment Contract (CCSC) with the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC). OMINS provides the 22nd Space Operations Squadron (22 SOPS) Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN)-wide support to new and existing satellite programs, external users, tracking stations, and operational complexes. Obscura support provides the information required to effectively establish and maintain terrain and building survey data (known as obscura data) that can interfere with reception and transmission of satellite data. Additionally, obscura data is also collected when new antennas are installed or updated to identify the optimal location that maximizes the time for reception and transmission of satellite data. Obscura support also analyzes data from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron (85 EIS) and utilizes the Automated Obscura and Analysis Capability (AOAC) tool to establish recommended transmit inhibit zones for the AFSCN to ensure the safety of personnel from exposure. Mission Integration (MI) provides an array of support activities that include evaluating new satellite requirements for AFSCN compatibility, network integration support (for new programs, satellites, and network resources), AFSCN integration test support, technical consultation for launch/on-orbit problem isolation and other unique AFSCN-specific complications that cannot be resolved by other organizations. Network Support (NS) is accomplished through the Network Data Management and Control (NDMC) effort which manages, maintains, and modifies the network-common (NET-C) data stored in a central network repository accessed by AFSCN users for the implementation of distinct operational parameters critical to mission success. Notice to Interested Parties This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. All information regarding a competitive source selection will be available for public viewing on FedBizOpps at http://www.eps.gov. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor and review this site frequently for any updates, changes, or amendments to this notice. Point of Contact Stacy Reed, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-567-5759, Fax 719-567-4651, e-mail stacy.reed@schriever.af.mil. Ombudsman In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101: (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Diane Holmes, HQ AFSPC/A7K, 150 Vandenberg Street, Suite 1105, Peterson AFB CO, 80914-4350, (719) 554-5250. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.