Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office (IPO) Request for Information (RFI)
ID: FA2553-25-INFRA-RFIType: Sources Sought
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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9c580c40043f45eab98dc053786446ab/view
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    Description

    The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking vendor information through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office (IPO) to develop and operate infrastructure supporting OTTI ranges. The RFI aims to identify potential contractors capable of meeting specific requirements related to infrastructure design, facilities development, network infrastructure, integration, and IT services, with a minimum facility clearance of TOP SECRET required for submissions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the USSF, reflecting the government's ongoing commitment to improving defense infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit their contact details by February 21, 2025, to the designated points of contact, Ashley Irizarry and Brittany Butler, with late submissions potentially being disregarded.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Irizarry
    ashley.irizarry@spaceforce.mil
    Brittany Butler
    brittany.butler.5.ctr@spaceforce.mil
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    OTTI IPO Infrastructure RFI_06Feb25.pdf
    The United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office (IPO) is seeking vendor information to develop and operate infrastructure supporting OTTI ranges. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify potential contractors who can meet specific requirements concerning infrastructure design, facilities development, network infrastructure, integration, and IT services. The RFI is solely for information collection; it does not serve as a solicitation for proposals. Vendors must provide detailed company information, including security clearances and points of contact, with a minimum facility clearance of TOP SECRET required at submission. This RFI encourages responses from small and disadvantaged businesses and outlines confidentiality protocols for proprietary information. Interested parties must submit their contact details by February 21, 2025, via specified POCs. Late submissions may not be considered, and no telephonic communications will be permitted. This process reflects broader government practices of soliciting vendor capabilities in the context of federal contracts without committing to contract formation at this stage.
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