L-band Services - LTAC and LAISR Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
ID: CSS0129Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMKCHANTILLY, VA, 20151, USA

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Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), is seeking industry input for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on L-band managed services to support tactical and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) requirements. The procurement aims to gather well-defined responses that will inform the acquisition strategy, emphasizing the need for specific information regarding service capabilities, geographical scope, frequency ranges, and compatibility with existing government hardware. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their insights by October 18, 2024, via email to the designated contacts, Karla Delaney and Anar Wagner, while ensuring any proprietary information is clearly marked. This initiative is part of the government's market intelligence phase, with a formal solicitation expected to follow.

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    The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking industry input for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) targeting L-band managed services for tactical and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) needs. This request for information (RFI) focuses on gathering well-defined responses that will inform the acquisition strategy, and companies are instructed not to submit generic capability statements. Key areas of inquiry include the geographical scope of services, frequency ranges for uplink and downlink operations, compatibility with existing government hardware, and any additional service or hardware requirements. Participants are also asked to demonstrate how their offerings facilitate monitoring and control of services and to provide specific information about their service capabilities along with vendor details such as business type and contact information. All submissions must be sent via email by October 18, 2024, with the understanding that any proprietary information must be clearly marked. Following this research phase, the government plans to issue a formal solicitation for the requirement, emphasizing the importance of providing actionable insights to shape the acquisition approach effectively.
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