Pacific Range Support Team (PRST)
ID: FA4610-25-RFI-0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Oct 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Nov 13, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified sources to support the Pacific Range Support Team (PRST) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The procurement aims to provide professional engineering support for missile defense system-related range interface and coordination efforts, as well as test resource integration and interoperability. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and ensuring effective test planning and execution within the Western Range. Interested parties must respond by November 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. PST, and should include detailed company information and qualifications as outlined in the Request for Information. For further inquiries, contact Katherine Williams at katherine.williams.9@spaceforce.mil or Cheryl Guiden Burns at cheryl.guiden-burns@spaceforce.mil.

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Oct 10, 2024, 9:04 PM UTC
The Pacific Range Support Team (PRST) Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the contractor's responsibilities to provide management and operational support to the Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The primary objective is to assist with missile defense program test planning and integration. Key tasks include execution support, personnel deployment for test missions, mission assessments, operations support, financial analysis, and administrative duties. The contractor is expected to ensure the functionality of range operations, maintain efficient planning documents, and develop strategic plans. Moreover, the document delineates the hours of work, funding details, security measures, and requirements for personnel qualifications. The government will furnish certain facilities and resources required for operation. The PRST aims to improve test execution capabilities through structured cooperation with government entities, ensuring all operations are compliant with safety regulations and training requirements, while fostering interoperability across missile defense capabilities. This PWS serves as a foundational framework for the contractor's engagement with the Missile Defense Agency.
The Pacific Range Support Team (PRST) Capability Briefing Requirements outline the qualifications needed for companies interested in supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at the Western Range. Key areas of focus include a company's understanding of the Western Range, mission test planning, maintaining personnel clearances, and providing expertise in DoL execution roles. Agencies are asked to detail their competencies in creating MDA-specific documentation, supporting personnel travel both domestically and overseas, and deploying staff for extended periods. The requirements further emphasize the need for experience with range systems and instrumentation, as well as the ability to manage financial tracking and reporting systems. Additionally, companies must demonstrate their capability in facilitating collaborative efforts to achieve MDA mission objectives. The document serves as a framework for assessing potential contractors' qualifications and willingness to engage in future solicitations related to MDA programs.
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