Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Coordination (STC) technical and operational data and services
ID: RFI-SSA-STC-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc31d5841d594549994fc879af1f9b5b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential support for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Coordination (STC) services. The objective is to gather insights on industry capabilities to inform the development of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that will enhance the government's ability to manage space traffic and ensure safety in space operations. This initiative is aligned with the 2018 Space Policy Directive-3, which mandates the development of a civil space traffic coordination system, TraCSS, to improve conjunction assessments and space weather analysis for satellite operators. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements, past performance, and socio-economic status by May 6, 2025, to David Marks at david.marks@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Marks
    david.marks@noaa.gov
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    SSA Services BPA RFI.pdf
    The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes to gather insights on industry capabilities for supporting a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract related to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) efforts. This initiative aligns with the 2018 Space Policy Directive-3, mandating OSC to develop a civil space traffic coordination system, TraCSS, to ensure safety and sustainability in space operations. TraCSS integrates data from various sources, providing services like conjunction assessment and space weather analysis to satellite operators. The RFI seeks industry input on the optimal structure for a BPA or IDIQ contract, the types of data and services required, and other potential acquisition mechanisms to broaden engagement with the commercial SSA industry. Interested parties are directed to respond by May 6, 2025, with specific information including capability statements, past performance, and socio-economic status. The overarching goal is to enhance the government's procurement process for SSA data, ultimately improving space traffic management and safety.
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