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Amendment: Draft Request For Proposal (dRFP) feedback, using the Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) format, due date changed from 6 September 2024 to 11 September 2024 @ 1600 PDT. Please submit your CRM ... Amendment: Draft Request For Proposal (dRFP) feedback, using the Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) format, due date changed from 6 September 2024 to 11 September 2024 @ 1600 PDT. Please submit your CRM responses via CGTC Workflow (ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil) using the following naming convention: “[Company Name]_PTSG_dRFP_[dd.mm.yy]”. Interested vendor's should note that due to a PDF file conversion, the incorrect Exhibit A was inadvertently uploaded in the bidder's library. The correct Exhibit A was uploaded. 1.0 The purpose of this announcement is to release a Draft Request for Proposal (dRFP) to industry for the Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) Space Production Vehicles which includes Operations and Maintenance. The dRFP in its entirety is in the Bidder's library and registration instructions are provided below. This dRFP is issued solely for information, planning, and market research purposes. It does not constitute a formal solicitation (RFP) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Interested offerors are invited to submit comments to the Government as instructed below. DISCLAIMER: This is not a request for proposal(s) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment as the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with the documentation submitted under this request. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. The Department of Defense, United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, is currently conducting market research by seeking request(s) for information from potential sources for development and delivery of Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) Space Production Vehicles which includes Operations and Maintenance. Responses to this research will aid the Government to complete the RFP. This RFI is available on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website at https://sam.gov/SAM/. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site or the bidder's library for additional information pertaining to this RFI. 2.0 The purpose of this notice is to receive feedback from industry regarding the contents of this dRFP no later than 11 September 2024 @ 1600 PDT. Once feedback is received, the Government may schedule clarification sessions with industry. In your responses, please address the following via the Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM): A. Review SOWs, CDRL packages, Data Rights, Compliance and Reference Documents. Please ensure that your feedback includes any relevant information that may impact the ability to execute or require significant development costs (e.g.: safety and cybersecurity requirements (Contractor LiveLink Bidder’s library - Reference - Attachments 1-11, Exhibits A) B. Review Sections L&M and provide any feedback that will impact development cost or schedule. (Contractor LiveLink Bidder’s library - Reference – Solicitation #2 and 3) C. Responses to cybersecurity requirements, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls (with specific control tailoring responses, where applicable) and National Security Agency (NSA) approval requirements (Contractor LiveLink Bidder’s Library – Reference - TRD PTSG-15000) D. Feedback on Government cyber testing, including 3rd party on-site evaluation and contractor support (e.g.: CVI, ACD, CVPA, AA) (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s library – Reference - TRD- PTSG-15000, SITP PTSG-15950) E. Security Classification Guide (SCG) is provided in reference to full PATS SCG, a specific update is provided as an additional enclosure for proposed tailoring for PTS-G (PATS SCG Enclosure 1) (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s Library - Reference - PATS SCG - (CUI) Draft_PATS SCG Rev 3 (12 Apr 24) and PATS SCG Enclosure 1 -(CUI) Draft_PATS SCG Enclosure 1 (PTS-G Items) 12 July 24.docx) F. Leading or supporting System Integration & Test Plan (SITP) Appendix B test events, with consideration to events to be conducted before or after On-Orbit Acceptance, events from a non-interference to full-intrusive manner to contractor resources and contractor normal workflow, and “live fire” events. (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s library – Reference - PTS-G SITP, PTSG-15950) G. Desired payload resource configuration provided by the RSSC (Regional Satcom Support Center) to the PTS-G Command and Control Center (GC2) + payload status reporting from GC2 to RSSC. Responses needed if any other configuration or status parameters should be added to the interface. (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s library – Reference - PTS-G GC2 Payload Planning PPT) H. Feedback pertaining to the technical documents (draft TRD) with a focus on performance specifications with To Be Reviewed (“TBR”) (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s library – Reference PTSG-15000) I. Any other feedback pertaining to the technical documents (draft Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Drawings (ICDs), etc.) with respect to requirements that may drive cost and/or schedule (Contractors LiveLink Bidder’s library – Reference - PTSG-15000, PTSG-15900, PTSG-15950, PATS-13380) J. Any other feedback pertaining to the draft RFP in its entirety, with respect to contract provisions and clauses ((Contractors Livelink Bidder’s Library – Reference - Attachments 1-11, Exhibits A)) Note: CRMs should include comments of what is acceptable as a solution if an acquisition requires modifications to be met (e.g.: combined payloads in lieu of a single payload) Any feedback or clarification provided will assist the Government in developing future solicitations. The Government welcomes industry feedback with respect to the draft RFP in it’s entirety (including any supporting documents found in the Bidder’s Library/LiveLink). Please submit your CRM responses via CGTC Workflow (ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil) using the following naming convention: “[Company Name]_PTSG_dRFP_[dd.mm.yy]”. Information submitted in any other format will not be reviewed. All information received in response to this notice that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be held liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information that is not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Industry should be aware that there will be changes to the contractors LiveLink Bidder's Library documents if the Government decides to release a solicitation via https://sam.gov/SAM/. 3.0 REGISTRATION FOR ACCESS TO BIDDER'S LIBRARY: As stated in Sam.gov notice ID FA880725X000XPTSG-BL, dated 15 July 2024, it is requested that interested offerors register for access to the Bidder's Library. Vendors that are interested in competing for this effort, to include receipt of solicitation documents, must e-mail the following information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil to obtain access to the Bidder's Library: (a) Company Name: (b) Point of Contact: (c) Send Visitor Access Request (VAR) to SMO code; SSC/CG or send Social Security Number to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil. (d) Telephone: (e) Email: (f) Did you or someone from your organization attend Industry Day? (Y/N) (g) Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have internal soft certifications (ECA) or an existing CAC card? (Y/N) (h) Do you or someone in your organization associated with this contract opportunity have an existing livelink account? (Y/N) (i) Review bidders library livelink instructions and provide file and information as necessary. Note that in order for interested vendors to create an account, the following prerequisites will need to be met: (1) SAAR DD2875 (attached) (2) AF user agreement AF4394 (accessing AF server on AF network) (3) LAAFB Livelink User Agreement Form (4) AF IA CBT completion certificate, dated within one year for CAC user or External IA CBT completion certificate for ECA user (j) Submit all information to ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil Upon receipt of this information, the Government will provide you with further instructions. If there are issues with Bidder’s Library registration contact ssc.cgtc.workflow@spaceforce.mil for further guidance. 4.0 REGISTRATION FOR RECEIPT OF CLASSIFIED REQUIREMENTS: In addition to registering for the Bidder’s Library, vendors must email the following information to the POCs listed at the end of this notice to facilitate a Facility Clearance check in order to be provided with the classified requirements for the solicitation. (a) Legal Entity Name (as registered in SAM): (b) Address(es) where classified work will be performed: (c) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code(s) for each address provided: (d) SIPR or JWICS email address Vendors must also provide a POC for their organization who will receive the classified information via email on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) or Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS).