Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) SLD-45
ID: FA2521-21-S-C001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2521 45 CONS LGCPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/934ef3724c4940a894c4db83962168af/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking commercial solutions for the SLD-45 project at Patrick AFB, FL. This project aims to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements for the USSF mission capabilities. The CSO allows DoD to competitively select proposals based on a review by subject-matter expert peers. The Government reserves the right to award contracts outside of Patrick Space Force Base with similar areas of interest and mission requirements.

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    Attachment 1 (A) Instructions SLD 45 CSO Open Window.pdf
    The United States Space Force (USSF) Eastern Range is conducting a commercial solutions opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. The CSO will remain open and active until September 30, 2024, with periodic amendments to add or delete areas of interest (AOIs). Offerors can submit proposals through a two-step process, a one-step evaluation process, or a CSO with calls process. The price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, and small businesses based on SBA's small business size standards are eligible for award consideration.
    Attachment 1 CSO Pitch Day Instructions (P) 29 Mar 21 v.pdf
    The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering a commercial solutions opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. The CSO is open to proposals that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements, and will remain open until September 2022 with periodic amendments. Offerors can submit proposals through a two-step process with a virtual pitch or a one-step evaluation process.
    Attachment 2 PSFB21_Installation Support.pdf
    The 45th Space Wing is seeking innovative solutions for various areas of interest, including real-time tracking of vehicles and equipment, monitoring operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, transferring real property documents to an online database, integrating mobile devices with inventory systems, establishing an Innovation Lab, developing an automated customer entry system, and exploring unknown innovative technologies. These solutions should meet the needs of the Space Force in a short timeframe and at a low cost.
    Attachment 3 PSFB21- Space Operations Support.pdf
    The Space Force is seeking innovative solutions for various areas including automated personnel scheduling, streamlined collaboration capabilities, augmented reality for mission support, computer-based training platforms, virtual assessments of processes and systems, big data analytics for weather data, display and manipulation of meteorological information, and open ideas for other related technologies. The solutions should be adaptable, cost-effective, and able to meet the needs of Space Force stakeholders in a short timeframe.
    Attachment 4 30 SW Space Launch and Install Support AoIs.pdf
    The Space Force is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses for various space operations support areas, including converting legacy databases, creating an internal network for manufacturing machine tools, developing a computer-based training platform, detecting GPS jamming/spoofing activity, facilitating communication between remote engineering teams, and utilizing CDMA-like technology for telemetry downlink. They are also looking for solutions for installation support, such as automating the comparison and organization of Time-Phased Force Deployment Data and tracking vehicle usage using scanning technology. Additionally, they are interested in addressing inconsistent or unavailable wireless telecommunication connection in operational areas.
    Attachment 5 FAQs (Industry Questions) FY21 CSO.pdf
    The CSO Pitch Day FAQs provide clarification on various aspects of the pitch day event. Multiple white papers can be submitted for different topics, and the projects should be ready for use/delivery within a 60-day timeframe. The pitch is open only to government employees, and a detailed breakdown of costs is not required.
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