Phillips Laboratory/PKU, Directorate of Contracting, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5776

B -- FASAT-BRAVO SOL F29601- POC Chris Milburn, Buyer, (505) 846-5083. FASAT-Bravo Sources Sought Synopsis The Space Test Program (STP), Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque NM, is seeking sources with the capability to provide a low cost, quick reaction launch service for a small satellite. The contractor will be required to integrate the Government furnished satellite on to their launch vehicle, provide launch services, and post launch analysis. Based on the size and cost of the satellite, launch as a dedicated or primary payload is not expected to be cost effective, therefore the contractor is encouraged to consider providing the launch service to the satellite as a ''secondary payload''. The requirements for this effort are summarized below: (1) Satellite: mass= 50 kg, size= 60 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm, orbital adjustment capability= none (2) Orbit: altitude= 650 - 1200 km, inclination= greater than 85 degrees (sun-synchronous desired), eccentricity= circular (3) Schedule: launch window= October 1996 - July 1997, satellite delivery to launch provider= September 1996, and (4) launch must be provided on a launch vehicle built and launched in the United States. The government will provide the satellite, satellite separation system, and ground support equipment required by the satellite. Additional details regarding the satellite, satellite separation system, and ground support requirements will be provided upon request. Sources that believe they can meet these requirements are requested to submit the following information: proposed launch vehicle, proposed launch date/window, projected final orbital characteristics for the government furnished satellite, details of other payloads if a shared launch is proposed, summary of previous launch vehicle performance, details of any hardware/software development required to permit launch of this satellite, Not To Exceed cost estimate for providing these services. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested companies are requested to submit information regarding their capabilities to Maj Gary Hendel, SMC/TELO, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776. Responses are required not later than 7 June 1996. Questions may be directed to Maj Gary Hendel at 505-846-4660, or via E-mail to hendelgr@plk.af.mil. (0141)

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