USSF/SSC Micro Geostationary Earth Orbit (MicroGEO) Sources Sought
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General Information
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Oct 18, 2023 10:17 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Nov 16, 2023 01:00 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Dec 01, 2023
- Initiative:
- None
Classification
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
- NAICS Code:
- 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of Performance: Chantilly , VAUSA
Description
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO) is seeking sources capable of supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) effort launching and maintaining communications satellites that allow for greater maneuverability and smaller size than traditional Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites.
As the national security of the United States and its mission partners becomes ever more reliant on space-based capabilities, it is necessary to move in the direction of resilient constellations that can offer advanced capabilities. The SSC CSCO is seeking information for potential sources to provide support for a new class of commercially offered satellite communication services supported by GEO satellites utilizing a constellation of small satellites capable of maneuvering between International Telecommunication Union (ITU) assigned orbital slots in the GEO arc. Increased maneuverability utilizing decentralized and spatially dispersed small satellites is imperative for the future resilience of both the constellation and the communications support for any user without impact to existing user equipment and gateways.
In addition to providing a tailored capability statement indication the ability to provide the requested qualifications and services above, interested vendors, under NAICS Code 517410, are asked to submit the following information:
- Vendor Information Requested
- Name of Business and address
- Cage Code
- Business Type SB/Large
- POC: Name/Phone number/email
Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):
Mr. LaMario Cato, Contracting Officer. Email: LaMario.Cato@spaceforce.mil
Mr. Jesse Guzman, Contract Specialist. Email: jesse.guzman.1@spaceforce.mil
This Sources sought is also posted on GSA under Reference number #RFQ1663982
Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
- CP 310 744 5804 14850 CONFERENCE CENTER DR
- CHANTILLY , VA 20151
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- LaMario Cato
- lamario.cato@spaceforce.mil
Secondary Point of Contact
- Jesse Guzman
- jesse.guzman.1@spaceforce.mil
History
- Dec 01, 2023 11:55 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)