The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command, is soliciting proposals for the Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) initiative through Request for Proposal (RFP) FA880724RB009. The procurement aims to competitively award up to four Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the PTS-G program, which is critical for enhancing military communications capabilities. Interested vendors must submit their electronic proposals by 4:00 PM Pacific Time on December 19, 2024, with all necessary documentation available in the Bidder's Library. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Mr. Alejandro Capristan at alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil or Mr. Ho hyung Lee at ho_hyung.lee@spaceforce.mil.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Brett Beljak, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

brett.beljak.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-6444

PROTECTED TACTICAL SATCOM -GLOBAL (PTS-G)  Request for Proposal (RFP)

View Changes

6 Nov 2024 Bidder's Library Update:  A few folders in the bidder’s library were inadverntely not up to date in terms of administrative changes. The team immediately rectified the situation and on Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 the correct RFP documents were uploaded and updated.  The documents updated are attachment 2 - compliance and reference documents list and the DIDs within the folder entitled CDRL Package - DiDs.  The compliance and documents folders have been update to include the laIest versions. Review the documentation and folders if you or someone in your company downloaded the documents prior to 1500 PST on 6 Nov 2024.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Brett Beljak, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

brett.beljak.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-6444

View Changes

22 Nov 2024 - RFP Amendment: Following a review of the RFP, the Government issues an amendment to the Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L), Contract Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Attachment 2 - Compliance and Reference List.  Section L 3.0.a: has been revised to clarify that a complete proposal includes 6 volumes all of which will be within the required page limits outline in Table 1.  SOW Section 1.1.1.2 subparagraph a.1 has been updated to remove reference to the Capability Development Document (CDD).  The Government amends Contract Attachment 2 -  Compliance and Reference Document list to remove line PTS-G TEMP and CDD as a reference document.  PATS CONOPS is added as reference document.  As a result of the changes, the dates of the Attachments under Section J of the solicitation are revised accordingly.  All potential offerors are reminded that in accordance with Section M, 2.2, failure to comply with terms and conditions of the solicitation could render the proposal ineligible for award.  The Proposal due date of 19 Dec 2024 @ 1600 Pacific Time remains unchanged.  Continue monitoring the bidder’s library as well as SAM.gov for clarifications and updates.

6 Nov 2024 - Bidder's Library Update:  A few folders in the bidder’s library were inadverntely not up to date in terms of administrative changes. The team immediately rectified the situation and on Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 the correct RFP documents were uploaded and updated.  The documents updated are attachment 2 - compliance and reference documents list and the DIDs within the folder entitled CDRL Package - DiDs.  The compliance and documents folders have been update to include the laIest versions. Review the documentation and folders if you or someone in your company downloaded the documents prior to 1500 PST on 6 Nov 2024.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Brett Beljak, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

brett.beljak.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-6444

View Changes

16 Dec 2024 - Clarification:  The Bidder's Library has a maximum file size of 4GB to submit proposal.  Offerors are reminded that IAW Section L, paragraph 2(c) Electronic Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., local Los Angeles, CA time on 19 December 2024. Electronic copies shall be uploaded to the Bidder’s Library. Alternatively... two (2) electronic copies of the proposal shall be delivered on CD-ROMs. Electronic Proposals may be hand carried, mailed via courier service to the physical address below so they are received by the contracting office by the due date and time.

Space Systems Command (SSC)

ATTN: Mr. Alejandro Capristan, Procuring Contracting Officer; Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

483 N. Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245

22 Nov 2024 - RFP Amendment: Following a review of the RFP, the Government issues an amendment to the Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L), Contract Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Attachment 2 - Compliance and Reference List.  Section L 3.0.a: has been revised to clarify that a complete proposal includes 6 volumes all of which will be within the required page limits outline in Table 1.  SOW Section 1.1.1.2 subparagraph a.1 has been updated to remove reference to the Capability Development Document (CDD).  The Government amends Contract Attachment 2 -  Compliance and Reference Document list to remove line PTS-G TEMP and CDD as a reference document.  PATS CONOPS is added as reference document.  As a result of the changes, the dates of the Attachments under Section J of the solicitation are revised accordingly.  All potential offerors are reminded that in accordance with Section M, 2.2, failure to comply with terms and conditions of the solicitation could render the proposal ineligible for award.  The Proposal due date of 19 Dec 2024 @ 1600 Pacific Time remains unchanged.  Continue monitoring the bidder’s library as well as SAM.gov for clarifications and updates.

6 Nov 2024 - Bidder's Library Update:  A few folders in the bidder’s library were inadverntely not up to date in terms of administrative changes. The team immediately rectified the situation and on Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 the correct RFP documents were uploaded and updated.  The documents updated are attachment 2 - compliance and reference documents list and the DIDs within the folder entitled CDRL Package - DiDs.  The compliance and documents folders have been update to include the laIest versions. Review the documentation and folders if you or someone in your company downloaded the documents prior to 1500 PST on 6 Nov 2024.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Brett Beljak, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

brett.beljak.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-6444

16 Dec 2024 - Clarification:  The Bidder's Library has a maximum file size of 4GB to submit proposal.  Offerors are reminded that IAW Section L, paragraph 2(c) Electronic Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., local Los Angeles, CA time on 19 December 2024. Electronic copies shall be uploaded to the Bidder’s Library. Alternatively... two (2) electronic copies of the proposal shall be delivered on CD-ROMs. Electronic Proposals may be hand carried, mailed via courier service to the physical address below so they are received by the contracting office by the due date and time.

Space Systems Command (SSC)

ATTN: Mr. Alejandro Capristan, Procuring Contracting Officer; Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

483 N. Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245

22 Nov 2024 - RFP Amendment: Following a review of the RFP, the Government issues an amendment to the Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L), Contract Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Attachment 2 - Compliance and Reference List.  Section L 3.0.a: has been revised to clarify that a complete proposal includes 6 volumes all of which will be within the required page limits outline in Table 1.  SOW Section 1.1.1.2 subparagraph a.1 has been updated to remove reference to the Capability Development Document (CDD).  The Government amends Contract Attachment 2 -  Compliance and Reference Document list to remove line PTS-G TEMP and CDD as a reference document.  PATS CONOPS is added as reference document.  As a result of the changes, the dates of the Attachments under Section J of the solicitation are revised accordingly.  All potential offerors are reminded that in accordance with Section M, 2.2, failure to comply with terms and conditions of the solicitation could render the proposal ineligible for award.  The Proposal due date of 19 Dec 2024 @ 1600 Pacific Time remains unchanged.  Continue monitoring the bidder’s library as well as SAM.gov for clarifications and updates.

6 Nov 2024 - Bidder's Library Update:  A few folders in the bidder’s library were inadverntely not up to date in terms of administrative changes. The team immediately rectified the situation and on Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 the correct RFP documents were uploaded and updated.  The documents updated are attachment 2 - compliance and reference documents list and the DIDs within the folder entitled CDRL Package - DiDs.  The compliance and documents folders have been update to include the laIest versions. Review the documentation and folders if you or someone in your company downloaded the documents prior to 1500 PST on 6 Nov 2024.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Brett Beljak, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Brett Beljak, Contracting Specialist

brett.beljak.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-6444

View Changes

*****Amendment 1 published 28 Apr 2025*****

This Amendment 1 is available in the Bidders Library to offerors currently in the competition.  This amendment captures Class Deviations 2025-O0003/2025-O0004 and makes various adminstrative changes to include removal of contracts specialist, Mr. Brett Beljak who is replaced by Mr. Ho hyung Lee.  This amendment does not extend the proposal due date.  This is NOT a request for proposals.  Offerors currently in the competition are notified within the source selection process. The detailed summary of changes will be available within the bidder's library. 

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16 Dec 2024 - Clarification:  The Bidder's Library has a maximum file size of 4GB to submit proposal.  Offerors are reminded that IAW Section L, paragraph 2(c) Electronic Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., local Los Angeles, CA time on 19 December 2024. Electronic copies shall be uploaded to the Bidder’s Library. Alternatively... two (2) electronic copies of the proposal shall be delivered on CD-ROMs. Electronic Proposals may be hand carried, mailed via courier service to the physical address below so they are received by the contracting office by the due date and time.

Space Systems Command (SSC)

ATTN: Mr. Alejandro Capristan, Procuring Contracting Officer; and Contracting Specialist

483 N. Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245

22 Nov 2024 - RFP Amendment: Following a review of the RFP, the Government issues an amendment to the Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L), Contract Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Attachment 2 - Compliance and Reference List.  Section L 3.0.a: has been revised to clarify that a complete proposal includes 6 volumes all of which will be within the required page limits outline in Table 1.  SOW Section 1.1.1.2 subparagraph a.1 has been updated to remove reference to the Capability Development Document (CDD).  The Government amends Contract Attachment 2 -  Compliance and Reference Document list to remove line PTS-G TEMP and CDD as a reference document.  PATS CONOPS is added as reference document.  As a result of the changes, the dates of the Attachments under Section J of the solicitation are revised accordingly.  All potential offerors are reminded that in accordance with Section M, 2.2, failure to comply with terms and conditions of the solicitation could render the proposal ineligible for award.  The Proposal due date of 19 Dec 2024 @ 1600 Pacific Time remains unchanged.  Continue monitoring the bidder’s library as well as SAM.gov for clarifications and updates.

6 Nov 2024 - Bidder's Library Update:  A few folders in the bidder’s library were inadverntely not up to date in terms of administrative changes. The team immediately rectified the situation and on Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 the correct RFP documents were uploaded and updated.  The documents updated are attachment 2 - compliance and reference documents list and the DIDs within the folder entitled CDRL Package - DiDs.  The compliance and documents folders have been update to include the laIest versions. Review the documentation and folders if you or someone in your company downloaded the documents prior to 1500 PST on 6 Nov 2024.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications & Position, Navigation, and Timing (MCPNT) is releasing RFP FA880724RB009 for the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) effort.

B. PTS-G IDIQ and Delivery Order 001

1. The Government intends to competitively award up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as well as PTS-G Design and Demonstration Delivery Order 001.

2. The RFP documentation is located in the Bidders’ Library. Any vendors who are interested in competing and have not requested access must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil and copy the points of contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice to obtain access.

2.1    Company Name:

2.2    Point of Contact:

2.3    Telephone:

2.4    Email:

2.5    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N)

2.6    Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N)

Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions.

NOTE: Vendors who have previously registered and can still access the Bidders’ Library ARE NOT required to reregister.

3. Facility Clearance: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation.

3.1    Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM):

3.2    Address(es) where classified work will be performed:

3.3    Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided:

NOTE: Vendors who have previously provided the information in paragraph 3 ARE NOTE required to resubmit.

C. Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Primary Point of Contact, Alejandro Capristan, and Secondary Point of Contact, Ho hyung Lee, listed in this notice.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Point of Contact

Mr. Alejandro Capristan, PCO

alejandro.capristan.1@spaceforce.mil

310-653-3498

Secondary Point of Contact

Mr. Ho hyung Lee, Contracting Specialist

ho_hyung.lee@spaceforce.mil

310-653-9456

PROTECTED TACTICAL SATCOM -GLOBAL (PTS-G) Request for Proposal (RFP)

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