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18 -- DEFENSE SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DSCS III) ORBITAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT SOL F04701-95-R-0013 POC POCs: 2Lt Geoffrey Nordloh (Tech), (310) 336-2147; Charmine E. Scruggs, Contract Negotiator, (310) 336-2198; Charles D. Watson, Contracting Officer, (310) 336-4730. The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) intends to release a sole- source solicitation to Martin Marietta Astro Space (MMAS) to acquire Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) III orbital operations support to include anomaly resolution based on detailed design knowledge, ground system unique software support, and telemetry analysis at Onizuka AS, CA and Falcon AFB, CO. A cost plus fixed fee contract is anticipated for this effort. The period of performance will begin in FY96, with one year options for FY98-FY00. This is a follow-on effort to the existing DSCS III orbital operations support contract currently held by Martin Marietta, Astro Space Division, Philadelphia, PA. Martin Marietta having manufactured and launched the satellites, is perceived to be the only known and qualified source for this effort because of past experience, knowledge base and established testing/monitoring facilities. The solicitation for this effort will be issued about 7 JUN 1995. Acceptance of proposal is anticipated to be NLT 7 JUL 1995. Interested parties must submit technical/cost proposals and must demonstrate full knowledge of DSCS III satellites including hardware design, test procedures, individual spacecraft configurations and DSCS III orbital procedures. Contractor must be able to maintain ground system mission unique software, on orbit spacecraft software, spacecraft simulator hardware and software and technical analyst workstation hardware and software. In addition, they must have the ability to conduct anomaly analysis and vehicle checkout based on telemetry data, DSCS III design and test histories. The Government has only level 2 drawings available for this effort. The Government does not possess a reprocurement data package of level 3 drawings and detailed test and manufacturing data. The contractor must possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP). 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 the submission of a contractor-s proposal. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. For Technical questions, contact 2Lt Geoffrey Nordloh. For Programmatic questions, contact Capt Joe McCulloch. Submit your responses to SMC/PKJ/MCKD, Re: F04701-95-R-0013, 2420 Vela Way, Suite 1467 A-8, Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245-4659. Note 22 applies. (0150)

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