Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (MW/MT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 Acquisition Update to Industry Information Release

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: California
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Posted: Mar 27, 2024
Due: Apr 1, 2024
Solicitation No: FA8810-RFI-24-0001
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Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (MW/MT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 Acquisition Update to Industry Information Release
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-07:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
  • Updated Published Date: Mar 27, 2024 02:47 pm PDT
  • Original Published Date: Jan 23, 2024 11:50 am PST
  • Updated Response Date: Apr 01, 2024 12:00 pm PDT
  • Original Response Date: Mar 01, 2024 12:00 pm PST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2024
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 16, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
    El Segundo , CA 90245
    USA
Description View Changes

Update #5 2024-03-27 (ARS-PCO)



BLUF: Response requested for Bidder's Library access. SSC security has identified another document that is required to complete LiveLink access. Please fill out and return to the POCs listed on the document.



ALCON,



This update is an addendum to the below requested information to gain access to the bidder's library. This update is directed at those personnel who have been identified by your firm to acquire access to LiveLink (Bidder's Library). Please follow the instructions of the attached document "FIRM_LAST_FIRST_Security Instructions_LiveLink- Version 1 - Epoch II".



Please direct questions to the POCs listed below.



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Update #4 2024-03-20 (ARS-PCO)



Admin fix - typo (dd2579 - changed to - dd2875)



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Update #3 2024-03-18 (Bidder's Library info #2) (ARS-PCO)



BLUF: Response requested for Bidder's Library access - see attachments (two (2) forms to be filled, signed , & return with Cyber Training Certificate - Government should receive three (3) documents.)



Note: No more than two (2) personnel (that are cleared up to CUI) will be processed for LiveLink access per firm.



ALCON,



In addition to the information provided in Update #2, attached are two forms that are required to access LiveLink (Government team's digital bidder's library platform). Please review, fill-out, sign (with electronic certificate only), and return both PDFs along with IA (Cyber Awareness) training certificate. If there are any questions, please reach out to the below POCs. If there are any contracts related questions, please contact the PCO via email at alexander.siangpipop.1@spaceforce.mil.

Bidder's Library POCs are: heather.tackett@spaceforce.mil, rachel.jung@spaceforce.mil, anthony.gentry.1@spaceforce.mil, juliana.parra.ctr@spaceforce.mil.



Form 1 - dd2875, electronic System Authorization Access Request (eSAAR). This form has been partially filled by the Government team.



Please fill out the following blocks, sign, and return to the POCS listed above.



1. Name

4. Phone

5. Official E-mail address

7. Official Mailing address

10. IA Training (also known as Cyber Awareness Training, link here: https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge)

11. Sign - with electronic certificate

12. Date

13. Include CAGE Code



Form 2 - LiveLink User Agreement. This form has been partially filled by the Government team, please read, sign, and return.



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Update #2 2024-03-15 (Bidder's Library info #1) (ARS-PCO)



No response requested as this time.



ALCON,



As the Government team continues work on Epoch 2 requirements, we want to ensure all interested parties will have access to our next round of documents. In support of that, the E2 team would like get an start early processing and routing for access to our digital platform (LiveLink).



The Government is preparing instructions and forms. However, we want to ensure that all are able to start on the required cyber awareness training as soon as possible. Please internally identify no more than two (2) personnel that are able to access CUI, those not cleared will not be able to access LiveLink.



The Cyber Awareness Training needed to complete the eSAAR may be found at https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge.



POCs are: heather.tackett@spaceforce.mil, rachel.jung@spaceforce.mil, and anthony.gentry.1@spaceforce.mil.



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Update #1 2024-01-29 (ARS-PCO)



Administrative update only: Relevant Previous RFIs updated from FA8810-RFI-23-01 & FA8810-RFI-23-01 to FA8810-RFI-23-01 & FA8810-RFI-23-02



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Description:



Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (MW/MT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 Acquisition Update to Industry Information Release:




  • No response requested - information release and update to industry only

  • Relevant Previous RFI: FA8810-RFI-23-01 & FA8810-RFI-23-02



The purpose of this RFI is to update industry on the Government’s intent for the MEO Epoch 2 acquisition. This information will aid industry in responding to our upcoming Draft Request for Prototype Proposal (DRPP) release in or around Apr 2024. This update to industry release includes the following:




  • Letter to Industry including updates on the E2 acquisition strategy and expectations (CUI)

  • Description for the interfaces pertaining to the mission management of the MTC constellation (CUI)

  • GEP Info (CUI)

  • Example scenes and target scenarios, including the instructions (CUI and SECRET)

  • Draft Technical Requirements Document (SECRET)

  • Updated Threat Table (TS/SCI)



This update to industry is information only and the Government is not requesting industry feedback or response at this time.



Instructions To Interested Parties:



The classification of the update to industry information are CUI, SECRET, and TS/SCI. Please contact MTC Program Office POCs listed below to receive the information. Please note that if the requestor is not listed on SAM, no classfied information will be distributed. Please allow up to two weeks to process your request. All other questions or discussions, please cc the Contracting POCs listed below.




  • CUI Files

    • will be sent to the receiver via DoD Safe



  • Classified (SECRET) files

    • Contract the Government POC below for additional instructions on how to receive classified information



  • TS/SCI file will be sent to the receiver via JWICS email.

    • Contract the Government POC below for additional instructions on how to receive TS/SCI information





The receivers must send an email to the primary and alternate Government POCs with the subject line “MEO Epoch 2 Information Request – (company name)”



Include your organization’s pertinent information as listed below:




  • Submitter's Name and Parent Company (if applicable)

  • Mailing Address/Facility: Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code

  • Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

  • Unique Entity Identification

  • Point of Contact (POC)

  • POC Telephone number and email address



MTC Program Office POC Information:



Primary POC: Lt Rachel Jung, Email: rachel.jung@spaceforce.mil



Alternate POC: Dr. David Heinrich, Email: david.heinrich.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil



JWICS Email: Gary.goff@af.ic.gov



Contracting Office POC Information:



Primary POC: Capt Alexander Siangpipop. Email: alexander.siangpipop.1@spaceforce.mil



Alternate POC: Ms. Alina Grecu; Email: alina.grecu@spaceforce.mil



Disclaimers and Notes:



THIS IS AN INFORMATION ONLY RELEASE. This INFORMATION RELEASE is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) or a promise to issue an RPP in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals or responses to this information release.


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  • EL SEGUNDO , CA 90245-2808
  • USA
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