United States Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50CONS (T-66) Schriever AFB, CO, 66 Falcon Parkway, Ste 49, Schriever AFB, CO, 80912-6649

D -- MIDCOURSE SPACE EXPERIMENT (MSX) SATELLITE SOFTWARE SUPPORT SOL FA2550-99-R-0002 DUE 040599 POC Darryl Goodwin, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-567-3828, Fax 719-567-3809, Email darryl.goodwin@schriever.af.mil -- Darryl Goodwin, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-567-3828, Fax 719-567-3809, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=FA2550-99-R-0 002&LocID=887. E-MAIL: Darryl Goodwin, darryl.goodwin@schriever.af.mil. Proposals are currently being requested for the MSX Satellite Software Support services for 1st Space Operations Squadron (1 SOPS), Schriever AFB, CO. This effort involves, but is not necessarily limited to: 1) the use of a SUN Ultra 1 workstation and a personal computer, 2) providing support 24 hours/7 days a week, 3) analyzing proposed changes and providing technical assessments of proposed solutions, and advising on potential operational impacts of proposed changes, 4) documenting changes using appropriate Government forms, 5) performing software modifications, 6) updating documentation affected as a result of maintenance actions, 7) testing modifications to ensure software is accurate, meets Government_s requirements and does not regress the system, 8) providing and maintaining a database that provides accurate tracking and status of configuration changes, read-only access to Government, and permits Government to generate ad-hoc queries on the configuration tracking database, and 9) performing Year2000 assessments and fixes to software. The software maintenance effort involves development and modification of multiple Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheets/macros, Microsoft ACCESS databases/macros, Microsoft VISUAL BASIC files/macros, UNIX shell scripts, and C-based tools. The Basic period of performance for this effort will be 01 May 1999, or date of contract award if subsequent thereto, through 30 September 1999; with three (3) one-year Option periods. MSX is an experimental satellite carrying several research payloads. The satellite is commanded by 1 SOPS. The primary payload user must receive data files generated from mission software applications (MSAs _ such as are mentioned above) daily. A thorough understanding of the AFSCN and familiarity with Schriever AFB and 1 SOPS operations is desireable. This function requires close interaction with other contractor hardware and software maintainers, and Government members performing the MSX mission. Obtaining Secret Clearance is required. This acquisition will besolicited on an unrestricted, full and open competition basis. The anticipated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this acquisition is 7371, size standard is $18.0M. Government Furnished Property/Equipment, as specified in subject solicitation, will be turned over to the contractor to perform required services. New respondents must identify expertise in the above functions by submission of a capability statement: i.e., past performance (3-5 years, client, point of contact, estimated contract value). Respondents must identify their business status, i.e., women-owned, Native American (tribal-owned or Alaskan Native), or small business. Firms should identify whether they have a current security/facility clearance and the level of clearance. The contract will provide for a 14-day phase-in. Submit original proposal package and two copies to 50 CONS/LGCXF, C/O Darryl Goodwin, 66 Falcon Parkway, Ste 49, Bldg T-66, Schriever AFB, Colorado 80912-6649, by 2:00 P.M. (local time) 05 Apr 1999. The solicitation and relateddocuments are posted and available effective 04 March 1999, on the GSA Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page (http://www.eps.gov). The terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If the solicitation is amended, changes will be posted to the aforementioned EPS home page. CBD Numbered Note 26. Posted 03/04/99 (D-SN304985). (0063)

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