Range Operations Support Services (ROSS)
ID: 80AFRC26SS002Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTREDWARDS, CA, 93523, USA

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All Other Telecommunications (517810)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a13074067b1430e879525c4c9e2c249/view
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    NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking capability statements from interested parties for the Range Operations Support Services (ROSS) contract, aimed at providing engineering and technical services for the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR) in California. The contract encompasses a range of responsibilities, including operations, maintenance, and support for various DATR systems such as telemetry, video, and communication, with a strong emphasis on compliance with NASA and federal regulations to ensure high system availability and data management. Interested firms, particularly those from small business categories and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), are encouraged to submit their qualifications by January 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, to Jenny Staggs and Nikki Terranova via email, referencing notice number 80AFRC26SS002.

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    The Range Operations Support Services (ROSS) contract, issued by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), seeks engineering and technical services for the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR). The contractor will provide qualified personnel and materials for operations, maintenance, support, testing, development, and engineering across various DATR systems, including telemetry, video, and communication. Key responsibilities include staffing, training, safety, quality assurance, security, and facility management. The contract outlines specific Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for mission control, video, tracking/mobile, and communications operations, emphasizing real-time and post-flight support, system maintenance, and engineering development. Compliance with NASA, federal, and local regulations is paramount, with a focus on ensuring high system availability and data management.
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