Ground Terminal Enterprise Support
ID: FA881924SS0001_Ground_Terminal_Enterprise_SupportType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8819 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIR SMC SPEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ec12b95ce9b143daa992cb3090cbf94e/view
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    The United States Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking information from contractors capable of providing comprehensive support for a ground terminal system, including system engineering, operations, sustainment, deployment, and development. The primary objective is to maintain and upgrade a ground terminal system consisting of multiple Ka-band antennas and associated mission-critical equipment across various geographical Areas of Responsibility (AORs). This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure services; interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by October 7, 2024, via email to the designated contacts, Byron Irving and Victor Vizcarra, with all submissions becoming government property.

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    Byron Irving
    byron.irving@spaceforce.mil
    Victor Vizcarra
    victor.vizcarra.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil
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