The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the operations support requirements for the Azimuth Program led by the United States Space Force (USSF) Delta 13 Detachment 1. The primary objective is to educate and prepare future Guardians through a joint summer space program involving participants from multiple military academies. The program entails conducting parabolic flights designed to simulate Lunar and Martian gravity, essential for hands-on learning experiences. The document specifies the need for contracted services to facilitate 12 flights annually over multiple years, with student capacity of approximately 25 per flight. It highlights performance objectives such as providing flight suits, documentation, and ensuring each flight consists of specific parabolic maneuvers. Operating constraints detail the scheduling of flights from March to September annually, and the preferred location for operations is Colorado Springs Airport, with no government-furnished property provided. Non-disclosure agreements will be employed to protect proprietary information. The government's inspection will ensure that delivered capabilities meet set criteria, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence in training future space leaders.

The Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the STARCOM Project Azimuth, which entails a zero-gravity flight service contract to support the US Space Force. Flights are to operate from the Colorado Springs airport, with a projected start date of June 1, 2025, and a performance duration of four years, encompassing one base year and three option years. This RFI aims to gather industry insights regarding capabilities and interest, informing future acquisition strategies and solicitations. Responses from interested companies should be submitted by December 10, 2024, and must include specific business details along with answers to targeted questions about their capabilities, experience, and proposed involvement in the project. Several topics focus on operational compliance, flight experience, aircraft availability, safety standards, risk management, and industry competition. This document does not constitute an official solicitation but seeks to inform the government’s planning process for potential contract issuance. It emphasizes the importance of industry feedback in shaping the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and ensuring successful fulfillment of the contract's requirements.