Global Positioning System (GPS) Engineering, Analysis & Remote Site Sustainment III (GEARSS III)
ID: 0719202401Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8823 SUSTAINMENT MCPNT SSC/PKLPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/edf70a5c3b4242069c1b9adabc7c62fe/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE Global Positioning System (GPS) Engineering, Analysis & Remote Site Sustainment III (GEARSS III)

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking interested offerors to compete for the execution of the GEARSS III contract. This contract is for the Next Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) as it transitions into operations. GEARSS III will be a competitive hybrid contract, combining cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) and firm fixed price (FFP) acquisition. The contract will be awarded as a Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (SA IDIQ) contract. The scope of the contract includes technician support at GPS Control Segment (CS) remote sites in Kwajalein, Ascension Island, Diego Garcia, Colorado Springs Monitor Station, and Cape Canaveral FL. Additionally, the contract may include scope for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Monitoring capability at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), CO and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The contract is expected to have a period of performance from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2030, with a possible six-month extension through June 30, 2031. The contract will be managed and executed in El Paso County, CO.

    The primary tasks of GEARSS III include remote site maintenance and operations support, mission essential Network Administrator Officers (NAO) support, operations support, engineering, and analysis technical expertise, DCO monitoring operations, program management, task order management, supplier/subcontract management, and contracts and pricing. The contract performance locations include SSFB, CO; VSFB, CA; and Colorado Springs, CO, with maintenance activities performed at remote sites in CAPE, ASCN, DIEGO, and KWAJ.

    Interested parties are requested to submit Statements of Capability (SOC) demonstrating relevant DoD experience related to the requirements. The Government is also seeking feedback on the notional acquisition strategy for the SA IDIQ contract. Responses from all socioeconomical categories, including small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 8a firms, are highly encouraged. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 541715 Aerospace research and development, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

    The deadline for responses to this notice is 15 calendar days after the date of publication. Questions and concerns regarding this acquisition can be directed to Contract Specialist Christopher Cook or Procurement Contracting Officer Matthew Buchanan.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew J Buchanan
    matthew.buchanan@spaceforce.mil
    Chris Cook
    christopher.cook.62@spaceforce.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Synopsis for GEARSS III - 19 July 2024.pdf
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