SAF/SQ SETA II
ID: FA701424RSPACESETAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/516c6ca1d8404cfb971171f41a5223e6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force District of Washington, is seeking qualified contractors for the Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA II) services to support national security space and acquisition initiatives. The procurement aims to enhance the effectiveness of space system acquisitions through a range of tasks, including executive support, resource management, technical integration, and program management, as outlined in the Performance Work Statement. This opportunity is critical for ensuring compliance with operational guidelines and facilitating collaboration across defense space systems, ultimately contributing to national security efforts. Interested parties must submit their Capability Statements by September 27, 2024, and should contact Rebecca Tinch at rebecca.tinch@us.af.mil or Deja Green at deja.green.1.ctr@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rebecca Tinch
    rebecca.tinch@us.af.mil
    Deja Green
    deja.green.1.ctr@us.af.mil
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    SAF_SQ Performance Work Statement_20240904.pdf
    The document is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration, detailing the requirements for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Support at the Pentagon. It encompasses a range of tasks including executive support, resource management, technical integration, science and technology, and program management, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of space system acquisitions for the defense sector. Key responsibilities for contractors involve providing legislative support, managing workflow, conducting human resources and logistics, and ensuring security operations. Additionally, contractors are expected to contribute to capability delivery, enhance integration across defense space systems, and support senior executive planning and strategic communications. Furthermore, the contractor must ensure compliance with various operational guidelines and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency in space acquisitions. The document outlines specific tasks, deliverables, and administrative duties to foster a cohesive working relationship between government and contractor personnel, ultimately contributing to the management of a substantial budget and numerous acquisition programs necessary for national security.
    SAF_SQ SETA II RFI 20240912.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Air Force seeks market research for Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) services, focusing on national security space and acquisition support. This initiative, led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, aims to identify potential contractors for Knowledge-Based Services with a Firm-Fixed Price contract expected to start around January 2025 and extend to July 2030. The RFI requests Capability Statements from interested parties, requiring detailed business and experience information related to space acquisition services. Respondents must provide insights on attracting qualified personnel, experience in similar contracts, transition strategies, workforce turnover expectations, and capabilities for data management. The Air Force emphasizes improving small business access to contracting opportunities and gathering data to inform future proposals. While this RFI serves merely as a preliminary inquiry, a formal Request for Proposals is anticipated in November 2024. Responses are due by September 27, 2024. All participants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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