SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Future Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Architecture and Operations for Concept Engineering Branch of Development Planning Directorate (XRDE)
- Notice Date
- 2/8/2010
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, SMC - Space and Missile Systems Center, 483 North Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, California, 90245-2808
- ZIP Code
- 90245-2808
- Solicitation Number
- 10-20
- Archive Date
- 3/26/2010
- Point of Contact
- Keith Newton, Phone: 310-653-9703, Erin L. Orthmeyer, Phone: 3106539050
- E-Mail Address
-
keith.newton.ctr@losangeles.af.mil, Erin.Orthmeyer.ctr@losangeles.af.mil
(keith.newton.ctr@losangeles.af.mil, Erin.Orthmeyer.ctr@losangeles.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Directorate of Development Planning (XR) is defining options for next-generation Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) control architecture and operations. The goal of this RFI is to capture concepts that leverage current and planned systems and reduce the current launch and test range infrastructure. Examples of systems under consideration include the current launch and range architecture, GPS, AFSCN, MILSATCOM, SBIRS and commercial systems. Benefits of this approach may include reduced sustainment costs, higher data rates and throughput, increased efficiency and added schedule flexibility. The Launch and Test Range System "must haves" are: (1) ensures safe passage and protects the public as launch vehicles transit to and from space; (2) provides clearance to launch/land and monitor operations to stay within prescribed flight envelopes; (3) collects vehicle performance data for post-flight analysis to determine vehicle readiness for next mission; and (4) supports responsive launch, routine launch, and test and evaluation activities." Source: AFSPC CAA Report Dec 09. The east and west coast range infrastructure currently uses a number of systems to provide tracking, telemetry, commanding, launch area surveillance, weather and communications. The government assumes the launch range architecture includes GPS metric tracking, autonomous flight safety systems, improved network communication backbone, a streamlined and secure ground infrastructure. More detail is available from AFSPC/CC's Launch and range Enterprise Transformation (LET) plan and its implementation timeline of 2010-2018. Describe how your potential concepts would evolve from this architecture and provide an increased adaptability to support DOD, commercial, civil and foreign launches. How would the radar, telemetry and communication infrastructure continue to change? How would the architecture support increased physical and cyber security? The migration to Autonomous Flight Safety System will significantly change routine launch monitoring and system safety; how could the future architecture address test and evaluation requirements? What post LET technologies should be employed to further improve range effectiveness and efficiency, to include on-board and off board system monitoring? How would the system perform debris tracking? We also welcome comparisons to how other countries support their launch needs and what trends are appearing. We're interested in architectures that provide equivalent capabilities to the government proposed (LET) architecture, at lower life cycle cost. Architectures that meet currently unmet requirements can be associated with cost increases, but should result in lower costs than other methods of meeting the same requirements. SMC/XR is performing the Conventional Strike Missile demonstration program; this RFI is also interested in gathering information on the trade between adapting the current range architecture to meet anticipated Prompt Global Strike (PGS) requirements versus fielding a tailored PGS range system. The trade might address how the current range could expand to meet the anticipated quick reaction needs of PGS or how a new infrastructure could be adopted that would be tailored to meet the emerging PGS needs as they evolve. Information gathered from this request is intended to help the XR program office create development plans that sponsor advanced technology development, conduct concept/technologies demonstrations or spawn in-depth concept development and maturation from competitively awarded contracts. SMC/XR has released two RFIs, one requesting future concepts for the next-generation Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) and the other for next-generation Satellite Operations (SATOPS). Respondents choosing to provide submissions to both RFIs are asked to identify where there are elements common to both. Response Information This RFI is being conducted for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a request for proposal or a request for quote. Information contained in this RFI is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision and is not binding on the Government. The Government will not recognize any cost associated with a submission in response. The information received will be considered for the purposes of market research. This RFI is unrestricted and encourages responses from all responsible contractors independent of size. Additionally, responses from small business and small, disadvantaged business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. Reference NAICS 541712 (1,000 employees or less) for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). All responses should be accomplished on company letterhead and limited to 30 pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, single-spaced with text no smaller than 11-point font size, Times New Roman. Margins shall be one-inch on all sides. All responses and any technical inquiries should be submitted electronically to Capt Alan Lin (Project Officer). Unclassified responses should also include a cc copy to Mr. Keith Newton. Please contact Capt Lin for your preferred method of classified response delivery. Company proprietary material should be properly marked. SMC/XR plans to create a small team to review your RFI response. The government led team will include Aerospace (FFRDC) and local System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors assigned to XR and the wings. If you feel your RFI response requires you have a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from any of the review team members, please be sure to include the necessary agreement forms and instructions 10 days prior (1 Mar) to your RFI submittal. RFI responses are due COB 11 Mar 2010. Technical Point of Contact Capt Alan Lin, SMC/XRDE, (310) 653-9227, Alan.Lin@Losangeles.af.mil
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