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A -- INTEGRATED SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION (ISTD) SOL F29601-95-R-0037 POC Ms Tammie Johnson, Branch Chief, (505)846-6923, Lt Col Gary Siegel, ISTD Program Manager, (505)846-5806, Mr Dave Bergeron, ISTD Deputy Program Manager, (505)846-7082. Integrated Space Technologies Demonstrations (ISTD) - Warfighter-1 Sources Sought Synopsis, Request for Proposal F29601-95-R-0037. The Phillips Laboratory, Space Experiments Directorate (PL/SX) anticipates the acquisition of an advanced, space-based tactical surveillance demonstration--Warfighter-1. Warfighter-1 will be a central element of the on-going, multi-faceted Phillips Laboratory ISTD tactical surveillance thrust. One major objective of the Warfighter-1 acquisition is to demonstrate and validate the utility of selected, evolving space technologies to address critical deficiencies in the AF Space Command Reconnaissance and Surveillance Mission Area Plan (MAP). An equally important objective is to explore new ways to field militarily significant space capabilities without the need to deploy costly, stand-alone military space systems. It is anticipated that a successful Warfighter-1 demonstration may result in future joint Government- commercial ventures, wherein both parties effectively leverage off their respective payload investments. The anticipated scope of Warfighter-1 includes the definition, design, and fabrication of an imaging payload, integration with the selected spacecraft, and space vehicle environmental test, followed by launch vehicle integration and on-orbit operations. As mentioned, a successful Warfighter-1 may result in future joint ventures between Government and commercial developers/operators. Therefore, detailed knowledge of commercial space systems will be required. The Government anticipates that the core of the Warfighter-1 payload will be an imaging sensor, processor and software, designed to test the utility -- to the tactical warfighter -- of near real time visible to mid wave infrared hyperspectral imagery. Additional features of the Warfighter-1 demonstration are anticipated to be autonomous, on-board target detection and sensor cueing, target geolocation, and on-board data filtering and processing. The successful offeror will provide the payload, spacecraf, launch vehicle and any unique ground system hardware required for payload commanding or data acquisition, processing, and dissemination. The Government will give favorable consideration to proposals which offer some level of cost sharing of the Warfighter-1 investment--most probably through the provision of shared space on an existing or planned commercial spacecraft and launch services. Interested contractors that are not considered to be a large business are requested to submit a Statement of Capability(SOC). SOCs shall be unclassified. At a minimum, the SOC must address Corporation Capability and Personnel Experience in each of the following nine areas. Military and Commercial: (1) Space vehicle design, (2) space vehicle fabrication, (3) space vehicle integration & test, (4) space vehicle launch, (5) space vehicle operations (6) commercial space or tactical space sensors development, (7) integration and test, (8) sensor operations, and (9) imaging sensor related support hardware and software. Additionally, the SOC must show evidence of access to adequate fabrication, integration and test facilities. A statement of industrial security capabilities should be provided. Definitions: (1) Corporate Capability - previous projects, performed under contract, or as in-house efforts, which are clearly related to the development, fabrication, integration, test and on-orbit operations of military and commercial space systems, technologies and capabilities. If work was accomplished as part of a team, clearly identify corporate role, as well as associate contractors, prime or subcontractor/vendors and their roles. State approximate dollar value of the effort and the percent accomplished by the potential offeror, (2) Personnel Experience - Name, professional qualifications and specific relevant experience of key management and technical personnel, as well as their proposed role(s) in this effort. Any information submitted should be directly relevant to the central technical or management tasks envisioned for successful completion of the Warfighter-1 project. To be found capable, potential offerors must demonstrate acceptable corporate capability and personnel experience in all the technical areas described above, or outline credible plans for the subcontracting of areas in which in-house capability is limited or non-existent. The SOC must include contract number, name, address and telephone number of th contracting officer for contracts represented as similar to the work proposed under this effort. Any other specific and relevant information that pertains to this potential procurement that might enhance the government's understanding of the information submitted, may also be provided. The length of the anticipated effort is 36 months fabrication, plus 1-3 years orbital operations. Total funding estimated for the anticipated scope is between $10 million and $50 million. Contract type is anticipated to be Cost Plus with either Award Fee or Incentive Fee or both. At least a secret facility clearance will be required. The successful offeror will require access to militarily critical technology data, which is controlled under the Export Control Act. Only contractors listed on the Qualified Contractors Access List may receive controlled data. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412, 1-800-352-3572, to become registered and certified. Foreign owned/ foreign controlled firms and foreign nationals are advised that they will not be allowed to participate as the prime contractor for this effort. Interested contractors must indicate whether they qualify as a small business, an 8(a) certified firm, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman owned business, a historically black college or university, a minority institution or if company size status under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8731, 1000 employees. Based upon the evaluation of responses to this announcement, the Government reserves the right to set aside this acquisition, or portions thereof for, 8(a) program, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, small businesses, historically black colleges and universities, or minority institutions. Do not provide advertisement brochures in lieu of a written SOC. The SOC is limited to twenty (20) pages, with resumes not included in the page count. The SOC must reference RFP No F29601-95-R-0037 and be received within thirty (21) days of the publication of this announcement. Replies received later than this date, responses by telegram or FAX will not be reviewed. The Government anticipates the release of a draft RFP 20 days after the receipt of SOCs. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels during the proposal development phase of the acquisition. Before using the services of the Ombudsman, potential offerors are encouraged to use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns. For serious concerns only, potential offerors are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman: Col Ledbetter, Phillips Laboratory Vice Commander, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. For contracting issues, please contact Ms Tammie Johnson, Branch Chief, at (505) 846-6923. For technical issues, please contact Lt Col Gary Seigel at (505) 846-5806, or Mr. Dave Bergeron, (505) 846-7082. All respondents desiring a copy of the draft solicitation must request it in writing and provide a mailing address, their assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Mail responses (original and three copies) to: PL/PKSB, Attention: Ms Tammie Johnson, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Bldg 424, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5772. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. (0296)

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