Analysis Support services for the Directorate of Space Analysis (SF/S9)
ID: FA701425QB003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d1a0ce7570164f31907ca137d7277b3b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Space Force, is seeking potential sources for Analysis Support services for the Directorate of Space Analysis (SF/S9). This opportunity is part of market research to identify qualified vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement, as the government is in the early stages of acquisition planning. The services are critical for supporting the Space Force's analytical capabilities, and the government is currently gathering information to inform its acquisition strategy, which may include discussions with industry participants. Interested parties should submit their capability statements, including relevant past performance and a Rough Order of Magnitude for the services, to the primary contact, Eric L. Moss, at eric.moss.3@us.af.mil, by the specified deadline. Please note that this is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    Eric L. Moss
    eric.moss.3@us.af.mil
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