SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Transportable Ground Receive Suite (TGRS)
- Notice Date
- 11/20/2020 8:59:31 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA8823 SUSTAINMENT PKL PETERSON AFB CO 80914-2900 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80914-2900
- Response Due
- 12/3/2020 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2020
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly S. McGough, Phone: 7195562919, Fax: 7195569464, Amy Grevel, Phone: 7195563185, Fax: 7195569464
- E-Mail Address
-
kimberly.mcgough@spaceforce.af.mil, amy.grevel@spaceforce.mil
(kimberly.mcgough@spaceforce.af.mil, amy.grevel@spaceforce.mil)
- Description
- 1.� Agency/Office: United States Space Force (USSF) �2.� Contracting Office Location: Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), 1050 East Stewart Ave, Peterson AFB, CO 80914 �3.� Type: Sources Sought �4.� Solicitation Number: FA8823-21-R-0002 �5.� Date Posted: 3 November 20 �6.� Title: Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Transportable Ground Receive Suite (TGRS) Production and Sustainment II 7.� Classification Code: 5895 - Miscellaneous Communication Equipment 8.� NAICS Code: 334220 �9.� Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action? No �10.� Response Date: 3 December 20 �11.� Primary Point of Contact: Kim McGough, (719) 556-2919, kimberly.mcgough@spaceforce.mil �12.� Secondary Point of Contact: Amy Grevel, (719) 556-3185, amy.grevel@spaceforce.mil 13.� Description: The current TGRS is a receive-only, tactical terminal used to receive high volume video, data, and file broadcasts. The TGRS consists of a receive-only antenna and a Receive Broadcast Manager (RBM). The RBM includes networking, processing, and viewing equipment - configured in two transit cases, one for classified and one for unclassified content. The TGRS components are commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS); however, the transit case design, including equipment trays, are proprietary to General Dynamics Mission Systems.� � The current TGRS Production and Sustainment contract includes system and parts production, program management and engineering, logistics support, studies and integration, obsolescence management, system repair, etc.���� The United States Space Force (USSF), Space and Missile Systems Center, Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate, Logistics and Operations Support Division (SMC/ECPM) is seeking sources to replace the current GBS TGRS contract with General Dynamics, scheduled to end in August 2021. The Government intends to award a contract for a base period of one year with one one-year option. If all options are exercised, the Government estimates the period of performance will be from August 2021 through August 2023. 14.� System Requirements: Certified by United States Army Space Operations Battalion (formerly known as the �Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT)) to operate over WGS Ka-band and capable of operating over commercial Ku-band satellites Operationally accepted by USSF (formerly Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)) Antenna cross section not to exceed 1 meter and configurable to operate over either military Ka-band (20.2-21.2 GHz) or commercial Ku-band (10.5-13.5 GHz) using one or more interchangeable feed horn and amplifier assemblies to handle polarization and frequency across the bands Capable of receiving, by a receive-only antenna, up to 45 megabits per second (Mbps) SATCOM broadcast and automatically reacquiring the satellite downlink in less than 5 minutes after loss due to satellite beam repositioning Capable of receiving a minimum of two simultaneous satellite transponder broadcasts Capable of receiving the GBS broadcast Digital Video Broadcasting over Satellite Next Generation (DVB-S2) waveform and down-converting the signal through the antenna assembly and demodulated to multicast network data by a DVB-S2 modem Capable of receiving/processing unclassified and classified video and file traffic; and compatible with the KG-250 series of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices Capable of pushing unclassified/classified videos and files to local area networks (LANs) for distribution to GBS end users. Capable of �reach back� through out-of-band communications (e.g., alternative SATCOM, terrestrial Internet protocol [IP] network, etc.) to automatically provide receive suite status and the ability to request re-broadcast and/or request broadcast of new video/data products Scalable in number of compartmented or above US Secret physically separated security enclaves Scalable in number of unclassified and classified video channels concurrently received Adequate internal storage capacity to support long-term data/video processing and archival Includes methods and/or components permitting reliable operations within extreme environments to include temperature, solar loading, humidity, or wind loading �15.� Design Drawings for Manufacturing/Technical Data Support: As part of the intended contract, the Government may require unlimited data rights for the system�s technical data package. If required, the tech data package would have to be compliant with Military Standard (MIL-STD)-31000A, 12 December 2017, Technical Data Packages. This could include system drawings, schematic diagrams, maintenance/user guides, training material, software/firmware products, etc. � 16.� Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit an electronic unclassified Statement of Capability (SOC) by 2 December 2020 that addresses the ability to satisfy the above requirements to Amy Grevel at amy.grevel@spaceforce.mil and Kim McGough at kimberly.mcgough@spaceforce.mil. Oral communications are not acceptable. All responses must conform to 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12-point, and a maximum of 21 pages. The SOC must include the following information: 1) Company name, cage code, mailing address, points of contact, telephone numbers and email addresses;�� 2) Business size classification (large, small, or other); 3) Experience and specific work previously performed within the past 10 years that is relevant to this effort. 4) Demonstrate the contractor has proven system knowledge and capability to provide a receive suite, parts, and support to meet the listed requirements 5) Estimated schedule and rough cost estimate to achieve production capability All responsible sources may submit a SOC, which will be considered.� Responses from all categories of small business are highly encouraged. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 with a size standard of $35M annually. If your company is interested only in subcontracting possibilities, please indicate this clearly in your SOC submission. The Government anticipates participation from its federally funded research and development center (FFRDC - currently Aerospace), systems engineering and integration (SE&I - currently Linquest and Teralogics), systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA - none assigned at this time), and advisory and assistance services (A&AS - currently Tecolote Research and SAVI) contractors during the analysis of SOCs received in response to this synopsis. These contractors will have a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement prior to analysis of SOCs. All data received in response to this synopsis and marked or designated as �corporate� or �proprietary� information will be fully protected from release outside the government except for the FFRDC, SE&I, SETA, and A&AS contractors supporting SMC/ECPM. Any information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a request for proposal. Information herein 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 submission of a SOC. The Government will use any information received for planning purposes in support of market research and to improve the understanding of industry capabilities in response to the SOC. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. The Ombudsman is Lieutenant Colonel Michael Kennebrae, SMC/PK, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245-2808, (310) 653-1786, michael.kennebrae@us.af.mil.� 17.� Place of Contract Performance: Determined by contractor. �18.� Set Aside: N/A �19.� Archiving Policy: Automatic � 15 days after the response date �20.� Allow Vendors to Add/Remove From Interested Vendors? Yes �21.� Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List? Yes �22.� Attachments: None �23.� Is this package (attachment) sensitive/secure? N/A This Special Announcement is posted to inform Industry of questions received by an interrested party and the government responses. 1.���������� Will this be a �Best Value� or �LPTA�? �The government has not completed acquisition strategy determination. 2.���������� Is the intent to use a GFE GD RBM or should we be providing our own? �At this point the government determines it to be GFE 3.���������� What�s the expectation on Ka/Ku operation, would it be as simple as swapping out the feed and RF or is it simultaneous? Intent is for interchangeable feed horn and amplifier assemblies, allowing operations over either Ka or Ku depending on the equipment installed. 4.���������� Is there a requirement to process two separate feeds simultaneously? (Classified and Unclassified?) Requirement is for minimum of two simultaneous satellite transponder broadcasts, both may include unclassified and classified video and file traffic. 5.���������� Are we maintaining the same Environmental conditions or will the requirements increase? Environmental requirements are similar. 6.���������� Is there still a requirement to operate for 4+ hours on a single BA5590 battery? Would that include operating both positioner and RBM with their own battery? No requirement for battery operation. 7.���������� Can we submit more than one potential product?� If so, should it be 2 separate responses or a single response? Intent is to maintain the current TGRS baseline. 8.���������� Can you describe the CONOPs for which this system will be used? Capable of being transported from one location to another and communicating from a fixed location (not while on the move). 9.���������� Is the Out-of-band (OOB) Tx meant to be Ku-Band Comsatcom?� Or are you looking for an L-Band Comsatcom Reachback?� 4/5G/LTE?� Is there a preference? �OOB uses user provided non-GBS network connections (i.e. NIPRnet). 10.�������� What are the throughput requirements for Reachback? None specified 11.�������� What are the Apps for Reachback?� (i.e., Data/Voice/Video/ROIP?) Data over IP network 12.�������� Other than an RBM do we need to provide any other Baseband equipment?� Or is the BB equipment GFE? Intent is to maintain the current TGRS baseline.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Colorado Springs, CO 80914, USA
- Zip Code: 80914
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80914
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