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Responsive Small Spacelift (RSS) Contract Extension

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FA8818-05-D-0006andFA8818-05-D-0007Federal

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The contract involves extending the ordering period for the existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts under the Rocket Systems Launch Program to provide capability for delivering small satellites to low and medium Earth orbit using commercial launch vehicles. This extension, from April 2010 to June 2011, supports ongoing and planned missions while allowing the Launch Test Squadron at Kirtland AFB to conduct a full and open competition for the next contract phase. Current performance is carried out by Orbital Science Corporation and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. The extension is pursued on a sole-source basis under federal acquisition regulations that permit such action when only one source satisfies agency requirements, ensuring continuity of critical missions and avoiding delays or redundant costs during the recompete process. This notice serves to inform interested parties but is not a call for competitive proposals; however, entities can express interest and submit technical information for consideration under the applicable regulation. The contract falls under NAICS code 336414 and is managed through the Department of Defense. Points of contact for inquiries and submissions are Mel Pearson, the Contracting Officer, and Contract Specialist Matthew Jeffery, both based at Kirtland AFB. The contract extension is strategically important for maintaining uninterrupted satellite launch capabilities while transitioning to a new procurement strategy.

General Info

Contract extends Rocket Systems Launch satellite delivery contracts sole-source to June 2011 for continuity.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Contractor's facility and various launch locations, CO, USA

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PostedOct 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

Contacts2 people available

OfficePETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl

Office AddressPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

Contacts

Matthew C. Jeffery

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Mel G. PearsonContracting Officer

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Full Description

The Space and Missile Center (SMC), Space Development and Test Wing (SDTW), Launch Test Squadron (LTS), Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, intends to extend the ordering period for the current Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts for the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) RSS contracts FA8818-05-D-0006 and FA8818-05-D-0007 from 18 April 2010 to 30 June 2011. Performance under these contracts consists of providing capability to deliver small satellites to low to medium earth orbit using commercial launch vehicles. Performance is currently being provided by Orbital Science Corporation, 3380 S. Price Road, Chandler AZ 85248 and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, 1310 E. Grand Ave, El Segundo CA 90245. This ordering period extension is required in order to support continuing and projected missions during the next 18 months while LTS conducts a full and open competition for the follow-on RSS effort. This action is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This ordering period extension will allow for continued performance of critical missions while avoiding a substantial duplication of costs and an unacceptable delay in meeting mission requirements during the reprocurement process. While this notice of intent is for informational purposes only, and is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability, and submit information which shall be considered by the agency in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(d)(2). The information contained herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding on the Government. The Government will not recognize any costs associated with submission of information in response to this notice. Submit all inquiries or responses to this notice to both the Procuring Contracting Officer, Mel Pearson at mel.pearson@kirtland.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Matthew Jeffery at matthew.jeffery@kirtland.af.mil. Mailing address SDTW/PKN, Attn: Mel Pearson, 3548 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5778.