Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations, Remote Site, and Mission Partner Support (STORMS)
ID: FA2518-24-R-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIOPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-4184, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b4a2fb1e3524fd89589ce5355b00fd7/view
Timeline
    Description

    Solicitation Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations, Remote Site, and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) services. This contract aims to provide Operations and Organizational-Level Maintenance (O&OM), Remote Site Support (RSS), Mission Partner (MP), and other Department of Defense (DoD) Site Support for the Satellite Control Network (SCN). The SCN is a global network of Radio Frequency (RF) antennas, complex signal processing and routing communications equipment, and computer systems that support a growing inventory of increasingly complex space vehicles. The SCN's mission is to provide assured access to space systems and distribute space system information in support of operational DoD missions, National Security, Research, Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) programs, and other designated users. The contract will have a five-year base plus one five-year option, with a ceiling of $480M and a Task Order minimum guarantee of $100K. The first Task Order will have a sixty-day phase-in, a base of twelve months, four one-year option periods, and a six-month extension of services option. The anticipated contract and type for the STORMS IDIQ and subsequent Task Orders is a Single Award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract with Cost Reimbursement (CR) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 517810 - All Other Telecommunications, Satellite Tracking Stations, with a corresponding Small Business size standard of $40M. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 27 November 2023. For more information, contact John P. McLaughlin at john.mclaughlin.35@spaceforce.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John P. McLaughlin
    john.mclaughlin.35@spaceforce.mil
    Tommie Rogers
    tommie.rogers.1@spaceforce.mil
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