Unmanned Launch Total Range Application (ULTRA) is a System-of-Systems that will reduce adverse effects of launch delays due to weather.

The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this effort is 334511 entitled Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in their SAM. Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI); there is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation will receive no response. This Request for Information is published for market research purposes only. The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. This RFI is conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Range and Network (RN) Division, Unmanned Launch Total Range Application (ULTRA). The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this synopsis nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any industry input as a result of this announcement. If the Government decides to award a contract for this or related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on the FedBizOpps website. Need Summary: The goal of ULTRA is to create a System-of-Systems that will enhance and can eventually replace the ground electric field mills, and will significantly improve Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) evaluation capabilities. This improved capability will provide relief from existing LLCC and significantly increase launch availability and reduce the adverse effects of launch delays on the aggressive launch tempo expected in the near future. Also, ascent imagery will be improved by the addition of new views, covering aspects of launch vehicles that are currently unobserved during ascent. See Attachment entitled Unmanned Launch Total Range Application Response Classification: Responses should indicate which portions of their response are intellectual property and should mark them accordingly. 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