CSS0128 Sources Sought - Flex BPA
ID: FA2541-25-001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMKCHANTILLY, VA, 20151, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/57f70159f3934ac78bf3e678604b76a7/view
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    The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command is seeking industry feedback for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) related to IntelSat FlexAir and FlexMove satellite communications services, aimed at supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies. The Government is particularly interested in detailed insights regarding managed Ku-band services, network architecture, service activation lead times, equipment compatibility, network monitoring, and cybersecurity measures. This initiative is crucial for enhancing communication solutions within the USSF's operational framework, and responses must be submitted by October 18, 2024, with a maximum of two pages in MS Word or PDF format. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Anar Wagner at anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil or Quentin Fields at quentin.fields.2@spaceforce.mil.

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    Anar Wagner
    anar.wagner@spaceforce.mil
    Quentin Fields
    quentin.fields.2@spaceforce.mil
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    CSS0128 Sources Sought - Flex BPA.pdf
    The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command is soliciting industry feedback on a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for IntelSat FlexAir and FlexMove satellite communications services to support Department of Defense and Federal Agencies. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather detailed insights and capabilities from vendors, particularly regarding managed Ku-band services, network architecture, lead times for service activation, equipment compatibility, network monitoring, and cybersecurity measures. Vendors must submit tailored responses with supporting documentation by October 18, 2024, elucidating their experiences, coverage areas, and additional capabilities, while adhering to specified formatting guidelines. Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing, and proprietary information must be adequately marked. The information collected will aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy before releasing a formal solicitation. This initiative underscores the USSF's commitment to engaging industry partners and enhancing communication solutions within its operational framework.
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