50 CONS/LGCW, 66 Falcon Parkway, Suite 49, Falcon AFB, CO 80912-6649

D -- DCSC III SATELLITE ANALYST WORK STATION SUPPORT SOL FA255099R0003 DUE 103099 POC Nancy Henderson 719/567-3840 The 3rd Space Operations Squadron (3 SOPS), located at Schriever AFB, CO, has a requirement for operation of the DSCSIII Satellite Analyst Work Station (SAWS) in support of DSCSIII launch rehearsal, launch, and training needed for these events. The SAWS is a UNIX based platform comprised of Sun workstations running commercial and custom designed software. This workstation resides at 3 SOPS, Schriever AFB, CO. Currently four custom designed DSCSIII software packages (Mission Elapse Timeline Generation Application Program (METGAP), Attitude Determination Residual Display/Edit Application (ADRDAP), Link Margin Application (LMARGN), and Quaternion Attitude Determination Application (QUAD) reside on the workstation. This software produces products for scheduling of satellite operations during DSCSIII launch rehearsal, and launch and early orbit. In addition to operating the software, the contractor will be required to checkout SAWS databases, test SAWS procedures, perform document verification, and attend meetings that will involve SAWS support. The contractor will also be required to perform system administration of the workstation to include setting up user privileges, deleting old files, and performing file transfers. No equipment or software maintenance is required. The contemplated period of performance for this effort is 17 December 1998 through 30 September 2002. Potential offerors must be able to operate the workstation software in a sequential rather than concurrent manner during approximately 3 to 4 launch rehearsals or launches per year, and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance and authorized access to the Space Operations Center at Schriever AFB. Experience working on a Unix based platform and Sun Workstations, and knowledge and operation of the above listed software is required. A thorough understanding of the AFSCN and familiarity with the DSCS III launch and early orbit mission, Schriever AFB, and 3 SOPS policies and procedures is desirable. This effort requires close interaction with contractor computer operators, Space Operations and Maintenance (SOM) contractor personnel, 3 SOPS military personnel, and Department of Defense civilian personnel. Responses to this synopsis will be used for purposes of a market survey analysis to determine whether the contemplated acquisition will be conducted as an 8(a) competition, small business set aside, or conducted under full and open competition procedures. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide a statement of current capability and past performance information. Sources must demonstrate management and technical experience on similar acquisitions, specifically addressing the requirements in this synopsis, demonstrating the ability to obtain the resources necessary to successfully compete for and perform this requirement. Survey responses are required not later than 30 Oct 98 in order to be considered in this market analysis. This is not a Request for Proposals -- it is a Sources Sought Announcement. The government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of capability statements. Telephone responses are not acceptable. Responses must be mailed to 50 CONS/LGCXF, Attn: Nancy Henderson, 66 Falcon Pkwy, Ste 49, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-6649. Posted 10/09/98 (W-SN261002). (0282)

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