SPECIAL NOTICE
18 -- Navigation Technology Satellite-3
- Notice Date
- 3/2/2016
- 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 Materiel Command, AFRL/RVKV - Kirtland AFB, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, 87117, United States
- ZIP Code
- 87117
- Solicitation Number
- RFI-RVKVE-NTS-3
- Archive Date
- 4/16/2016
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer B. Jaramillo, Phone: (505) 846-7040
- E-Mail Address
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jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil
(jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY SPACE VEHICLES DIRECTORATE NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY SATELLITE- 3 (NTS-3) 1. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS AND POINTS OF CONTACT (POC) Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Detachment 8 - Space Vehicles Directorate, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT Ms. Jennifer B. Jaramillo, Contract Specialist AFRL Det 8/RVKVE Phone Number: 505-846-7040 Email: jennifer.jaramillo@us.af.mil Ms. Anne C. Green, Contracting Officer AFRL Det 8/RVKVE Phone Number: 505-846-5575 Email: anne.green.2@us.af.mil TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT Mr. Corey Duncan, Program Manager AFRL/RVEP Phone: 505-846-5393 Email: corey.duncan.6@us.af.mil Mr. David Founds, Deputy Program Manager AFRL/RVEP Phone: 505-853-3283 Email: david.founds@us.af.mil The NAICS Code for this RFI is 541712. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 NTS-3 builds upon 40 years of Global Positioning System (GPS) developments and is expected to help shape the future of satellite navigation capabilities. NTS-1 and NTS-2 were flown in 1974 and 1977 respectively, and these experimental satellites qualified both the rubidium and cesium clocks that form the backbone of today's modern GPS architecture. 3. DESCRIPTION OF INTEREST 3.1 The United States Air force is seeking interested parties on an integrated space-based experiment for advanced GPS technologies that are resilient in contested environments. The integrated experiment contains both a space payload and a ground control segment that together increase the resiliency of the entire GPS architecture. The Government is interested in space payload and ground control segment design and fabrication; assembly, integration and test (AI&T); and follow-on support through launch and Government led on-orbit operations. Additionally, the Government is interested in an integrated space-based experiment that achieves Technology Readiness Level 6, via ground testing, no later than 2021 to support a launch in the 2022 time frame. AFRL integrated space experiments are designed for a one (1) year threshold and three (3) year objective on orbit mission life from launch and follow a proto-qualification ground test strategy for launch and space environment compatibility. On-orbit operations are normally performed by the Government. 3.2 The ground segment is envisioned to utilize the Multi-Mission Space Operations Center (MMSOC) open architecture standard, as well as the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) for primary direct, secure communications. The Government is specifically interested in ground control segment information tailored to controlling and generating the GPS payload Signals in Space (SIS) as well as advanced capabilities outlined in the objectives below. Information pertaining to MMSOC implementation and spacecraft Tracking Telemetry & Control (TT&C) is not required in the response and should be included only to provide context or illustrate the complete segment. The Air Force is not interested in responses for advanced User Equipment (UE) receiver information at this time. 3.3 Space Payload Segment: Objectives NTS-3 will experiment with technologies to enable the broadcast of an increased number of signals on L1. NTS-3 will experiment with technologies to improve Satellite Navigation anti-jam performance by overcoming and avoiding jamming while maintaining signal accuracy. NTS-3 will experiment with technologies to counter spoofing. NTS-3 will explore modifications and enhancements to all layers (carrier, code and data layers and sublayers) of the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) signal to enhance resiliency and improve PNT performance. NTS-3 will investigate assured-by-design technologies to enhance GPS mission resiliency in a cyber-contested environment. NTS-3 will investigate modern processes to manage cyber risks. NTS-3 will experiment with technologies to maintain signal accuracy after loss of contact with the ground control segment. NTS-3 will investigate methods to improve on-board GPS signal integrity detection and notification to users. NTS-3 will demonstrate improved accuracy with advanced clock and ephemeris correction technologies (ground system must be capable of measuring improvements). NTS-3 will demonstrate flying to the ephemeris of an unchanging navigation data message (ground system must be capable of measuring improvements). NTS-3 will measure the space and spacecraft environmental effects on next generation (improved performance and/or improved manufacturability) atomic clock technologies. NTS-3 will investigate antenna configurations to ensure GPS availability and signal strength for terrestrial and space users. 3.4 Ground Control Segment: Objectives NTS-3 requires a ground segment capable of achieving the above space payload segment objectives. NTS-3 will investigate alternate methods to reconstitute the ground control segment in the event of an attack. NTS-3 will experiment with automated/lights-out operations. NTS-3 will demonstrate space vehicle command and control through commercial ground antennas. NTS-3 will demonstrate compatibility with the Enterprise Ground System (EGS) standards and the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS). NTS-3 will investigate modern processes to manage cyber risks. 4. REQUIRED RESPONSE Reflecting the objectives above, interested businesses are requested to submit a statement of interest on company letterhead to include the following information: 4.1 Describe existing GPS space payload and/or ground control segment capabilities or experience, as well as any partnerships contemplated or required to meet the objectives. This includes government furnished items (e.g. COMSEC or test range support). 4.2 Describe the capabilities and corresponding Technology Readiness Levels (TRL's) of the demonstrated technologies available. 4.3 Describe actual Hardware (H/W) and Software (S/W) including prototypes, engineering models, verification testing and flight heritage of the technologies. 4.4 Estimated time from project inception to TRL 6, including breakdown of time allowed for preliminary engineering, detail design and engineering, proto-qualification build, test, and demonstration. 4.5 Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the space segment and/or ground control segment broken out by major H/W subsystem/technology or S/W application; please do not provide a full breakout cost proposal. 4.6 Classified responses will NOT be accepted. 5. REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION a. Company Name and Mailing Address b. CAGE Code and DUNS Number c. Point(s) of Contact d. POC Telephone Number and e-mail Address e. Business Size Status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small business, Large Business, Historically Black College/University) under NAICS 541712; the associated small business size standard is 1,000 employees f. DCAA-Approved accounting system in place to adequately track and accumulate expenditures g. Relevant experience in the past five years in the technical areas of interest h. Availability of an adequate number of qualified personnel to support the effort Note: If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website (www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for additional information pertaining to this notice or a requirement that may relate to this notice. 6. FORMAT & SUBMISSION Interested businesses are requested to submit a statement of interest for either the Space Payload Segment AND/OR the Ground Control Segment: no later than 1 APR 2016; (3:00PM MST). Please provide sufficient detail to indicate capabilities, previous experience and supporting information that directly relates to the areas of interest identified in this request for information. Submittals should consist of an original plus 2 copies. In addition to the paper submittals, the Government desires an electronic version (CD-ROM) in searchable.pdf or Microsoft Word compatible format. Electronic submissions are NOT permitted. Please MAIL packages to the following address: AFRL Det 8/RVKVE ATTN: Ms. Jennifer Jaramillo 3550 Aberdeen Ave. SE, Bldg 425 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 Responses must be unclassified and any proprietary information provided must be portion marked accordingly. To protect such data, each line or paragraph on the pages containing such data must be specifically identified and marked with a legend similar to the following: "The following contains proprietary information that (name of responder) requests not be released to persons outside of the Government, except for the purposes of review." Submitted responses should be provided on standard letter size 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper, limited to a maximum of fifteen (15), single-sided, single-spaced pages. The font for text should be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. The Responder may use over-sized pages (including "foldouts") where appropriate to contain graphic presentations. Over-sized pages do not count as extra pages within the page limitations. Existing commercial documentation and product literature can also be submitted in addition to the 15 pages above and is not subject to a page limitation. All information received shall be safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure. Responses must be unclassified and any proprietary information provided must be marked accordingly. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any costs incurred as a result of this request for information shall be borne by the respondent and will not be charged to the Government for reimbursement. If your interest is only in subcontracting possibilities, please clearly indicate this on the cover page. Foreign firms are advised that they will NOT be allowed to participate under ITAR rules; please contact the Contracting Officer for conditions and restrictions. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. 7. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION A Responder may request clarification in writing to the Contracting Office for any requirement that is unclear by sending an e-mail to the Contract Specialist as identified above. Any requests for clarification must be received no later than 18 APR 2016 (3:00PM MST). Note: clarifications may be posted to benefit all interested Responders, do not include proprietary information in the clarification request. Interested parties are encouraged to periodically check the website during the response period for clarifications. 8. DISCLAIMER This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to obtain information about capabilities and market information related to the technology of interest for planning purposes. This RFI is NOT a request for competitive proposals; therefore, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Companies that respond will not be paid for the information submitted, nor is the Government required to provide feedback to RFI responders.
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