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The ECPS Program Office, SSC/CGM, Peterson SFB, Colorado received sole source justification to sustain the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) and Payload Sustainment (ECPS... The ECPS Program Office, SSC/CGM, Peterson SFB, Colorado received sole source justification to sustain the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) and Payload Sustainment (ECPS), which enables planning, telemetry, and control of secure Extremely High Frequency (EHF) eXtended Data Rate (XDR) communications in the North Polar Region. The approved J&A is for the follow-on contract to the current EPS CAPS Sustainment (ECS) contract, FA8823-20-C-0005, that concludes on 22 February 2025. The Government intends to award a contract for five years (one year base period with four one-year options). If all options are exercised, the period of performance would be from 23 February 2025 through 22 Feb 2030. EPS payloads are currently hosted on a classified space segment which includes a ground element for space vehicle command and control. The EPS ground segments include a Northern Tier SATCOM Gateway located at Clear SFS, AK that provides DoDIN connectivity via the Camp Roberts Teleport, a payload control and mission planning element located at Schriever SFB, CO, and an out-of-band telemetry and command capability through a controlled interface. Security clearance required, at a minimum, is SECRET and will require access to COMSEC to include the prime to have a COMSEC account.

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AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this... AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 24-01 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 321991 with a small business size standard of 1,250.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-11-27 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be JBLM, WA 98433 The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: 60'L x 60'L x 20'H Vinyl Shelter with supporting structure, 1, EA; LI 002: End Wall (open end), 1, EA; LI 003: Concrete Ecology Blocks (for foundation), 40, EA; LI 004: Trim (to seal fabric to building base rail), 1, EA; LI 005: Install (Foundation Ecology blocks and shelter with its structure), 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/ The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codefor this procurement can be found. The small business sizestandard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf 5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. 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IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is a pass fail requirement. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions Please address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@army.mil or call 315-772-5582. 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The ECPS Program Office, SSC/CGM, Peterson SFB, Colorado is seeking a source to sustain the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) and Payload Sustainment (ECPS), which enable... The ECPS Program Office, SSC/CGM, Peterson SFB, Colorado is seeking a source to sustain the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) and Payload Sustainment (ECPS), which enables planning, telemetry, and control of secure Extremely High Frequency (EHF) eXtended Data Rate (XDR) communications in the North Polar Region. The Sources Sought is for the follow-on contract to the current EPS CAPS Sustainment (ECS) contract, FA8823-20-C-0005, that concludes on 22 February 2025. The Government intends to award a contract for five years (one year base period with four one-year options). If all options are exercised, the period of performance would be from 23 February 2025 through 22 Feb 2030. EPS payloads are currently hosted on a classified space segment which includes a ground element for space vehicle command and control. The EPS ground segments include a Northern Tier SATCOM Gateway located at Clear SFS, AK that provides DoDIN connectivity via the Camp Roberts Teleport, a payload control and mission planning element located at Schriever SFB, CO, and an out-of-band telemetry and command capability through a controlled interface. Security clearance required, at a minimum, is SECRET and will require access to COMSEC to include the prime to have a COMSEC account. Specific contract requirements include, but are not limited to, performance of the following: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: The contractor will provide program management. This will include: Maintaining Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses, hardware warranties, service contracts, and subscription services Conducting regular tag-up meetings with Government counterparts Providing support for various ad hoc technical meetings Providing financial reporting Maintaining equipment accountability for all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Maintaining and management an electronic data exchange system CONTRACTOR LABS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT: The contractor will be required to provide contractor labs and manage infrastructure support. This will include: Maintaining licenses, service contracts, warranties and subscription services Providing maintenance, support, and troubleshooting for labs Providing system administration support for labs Performing Communications Security (COMSEC) duties Maintaining hardware/software baselines on the operational system DEPOT LEVEL HARDWARE SUPPORT: The contractor will be required provide depot level hardware support. This will include: Providing engineering support for technical assist requests Managing the hardware baseline configuration SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE: The contractor will be required to provide software maintenance to the control segment and its systems. This will include: Assessing initial impacts of documented problem reports Designing, developing, and modifying software to satisfy requirements, prevent performance degradation Testing software releases to ensure changes fix problem(s) identified in a problem report Delivering and supporting installation of software releases to the operational system Providing satellite bus/payload software sustaining engineering support Providing on-orbit satellite operations and software sustainment support SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: The contractor will be required to conduct systems engineering activities. This will include: Ensuring all required interfaces are maintained as part of the sustainment and maintenance of the system Maintaining all system and element specifications Performing special studies Developing and providing system performance metrics and reports Maintaining the system to meet documented system requirements Providing support for all technical meetings and planning forums TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS SUPPORT: The contractor will be required manage technical documentation. This will include: Maintaining operational and maintenance technical manuals and Standard Operating Procedures Documenting/completing changes to engineering drawings that result from maintenance actions. CYBERSECURITY: The contractor will be required integrate cybersecurity requirements, functional activities and corrective actions into sustainment activities, and coordinate with Government representatives IAW DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 8510.01. This will include: Identifying Cybersecurity and Cyber Information Technology positions of appropriate levels to integrate Cybersecurity requirements Ensuring design changes, configuration changes, or hardware/software installations are accomplished IAW Cyber directives Providing artifacts in support of required DoD Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Tracking, analyzing, and implementing cybersecurity vulnerability patches/antivirus signatures Reviewing current vulnerabilities that apply to the ECS system on a regular cycle and develop of list of potential vulnerabilities and impacts to the system Working with the Government on developing a continuous monitoring strategy to ensure all security controls are monitored over time for effectiveness Establishing and implementing a Supply Chain Risk Management process ESTABLISH/ADMINISTER DIRECT SALES PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP): The contractor will be required to establish a direct sales PPP with the Government depot. This will include: Negotiating and implementing a PPP Implementation Agreement (IA) Developing a staffing plan for the PPP Providing technical and lab support Providing training to support the PPP