Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Laboratory and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC) Support Services Transition Out Scope Add
ID: PA1593Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNKEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC23)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/431d79bc21d1404fb6f665ddb9863d7b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), is preparing to issue a solicitation for Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Laboratory and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC) Support Services Transition Out Services. This procurement aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of critical support functions, including Development Security Operations, Cybersecurity, Physical Security, and Infrastructure Enhancements, which were not adequately addressed in the original contract. The transition-out phase is essential for transferring these vital activities to the prime BOSS awardee, ensuring effective execution of services. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Capt. Phillip Nguyen at phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil, with the solicitation expected to be issued no sooner than 15 days following this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt Phillip Nguyen
    phillip.nguyen.2@spaceforce.mil
    Tiffany Werner
    tiffany.werner.1@spaceforce.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOCA for TLOSS Transition Out services.pdf
    The United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Sensing portfolio intends to issue a solicitation for Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Laboratory and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC) Support Services (TLOSS) Transition Out Services. This pre-solicitation notice, Contract FA8810-20-C-0002, addresses the critical need for uninterrupted services, as the original contract lacked a continuity of services clause. The TLOSS contractor provides vital support, including Development Security Operations, Cybersecurity, Physical Security, and Infrastructure Enhancements. The new solicitation emphasizes successfully transitioning these activities and processes to the prime BOSS awardee. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.
    TLOSS Transition out services add Justification_Redacted_PDA.pdf
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