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The Space Electro-Optics (EO) Division (AFRL/RDS) is responsible to the Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, for the development of EO and directed energy (DE) technologies in s... The Space Electro-Optics (EO) Division (AFRL/RDS) is responsible to the Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, for the development of EO and directed energy (DE) technologies in support of advancing the nation’s space superiority capabilities. The Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS) on Maui, HI is one of the locations where world-class Space Domain Awareness Research and Development (R&D) is performed. AMOS R&D shapes operational capabilities as breakthroughs are transitioned locally and nationally through their stakeholders. The site’s mission is an ongoing effort to fulfill AFRL commitments to mission partners, special projects, and other customers to operate, maintain, develop, improve, innovate, replace, and enhance AMOS capabilities to better meet mission execution requirements. Mission execution includes operations, maintenance, research and experiment support, modernization and optimization efforts, program management, and systems engineering at AMOS. The purpose of Advanced Space Technology Research & Optimization (ASTRO) acquisition is to provide support on operations and equipment maintenance to ensure operations at AMOS for data collection, development, and demonstration of ground-based optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) technologies, such as characterization and identification of space objects, and support post-test and operational data processing, analysis, dissemination, and archival to meet customer data needs and other SDA commitments to operational customers. These efforts include cost-effective trades between procuring systems/components/software externally versus in-house fabrication of parts using the machine shop, design/fabrication of electronic circuits/sensors and optical systems, and software development/integration. ASTRO efforts also include site modernization and recapitalization efforts to the existing legacy SDA capabilities at Maui. These efforts will allow Maui to remain a world leader in optical resolved and non-resolved imaging of space objects. Long term savings will result from regular maintenance of the mission and experimental equipment to include the Advanced Electro Optical System (AEOS), 1.6m, 1.2m, and Raven telescopes, while executing sound engineering, cost estimating, and programmatic principles. Lastly, ASTRO scope will include realization and implementation of new and innovative ways to efficiently and effectively conduct long-term operations, maintenance, and sustainment of the AEOS, 1.6m, 1.2m, Raven telescopes, weather equipment, other small systems, and all mission-associated hardware and software on the development and classified networks. Proposals to improve or modernize site assets are aimed at increasing reliability of mission and experimental equipment through upgrades in hardware and software. Furthermore, the intent of the modernization and recapitalization efforts are to replace end of life components and software of mission systems and ultimately improve our operational capabilities. Close collaboration and cooperation among the ASTRO contractor, Government personnel, and other on-site or visiting entities is necessary and essential.

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This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for FA9451-22-R-1000 Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO). Any information pertaining to this DRAFT RFP must be submitted by 09 Februa... This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for FA9451-22-R-1000 Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO). Any information pertaining to this DRAFT RFP must be submitted by 09 February 2022, 5:00 PM (MDT). Any responses received after the noted date and time will not be reviewed or considered. THIS DRAFT RFP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This DRAFT RFP shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quote, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This announcement may or may not translate into an actual procurement in the future. There is no funding associated with this DRAFT RFP announcement. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by respondents. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this announcement is strictly voluntary. No information contained in this DRAFT RFP shall supersede any information contained in the final RFP if issued. The formal RFP (including amendments), when issued, is the only solicitation document that should be relied upon in determining the Government's requirements. A draft RFP is an important tool to seek input from Industry on the Government's requirement and to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Respondents are highly encouraged to review the DRAFT RFP package and provide feedback, comments, questions, highlight errors/omissions and ambiguities, and provide any other comments and suggestions. Respondents may use any methodology to provide feedback so long as sufficient detail and rationale is provided. Respondents should also include company point of contact information of individuals that may be contacted for follow-up clarifications and market research purposes. The Government is not seeking any particular feedback. However, in preparation for the final RFP the Government is asking potential offerors that DO NOT possess a current Deparatment of Defense (DoD) issued Common Access Card (CAC) to contact the Points of Contact identified below immediately as it is anticipated that the final RFP Bidder's Library will contain Distribution D CAC enabled access content. Responses shall not include proprietary or classified information. Responses will not be judged or evaluated. Responses shall be submitted to the e-mail addresses identified below: Contract Specialist: Leandra Lee-Bass at leandra.lee-bass.1@us.af.mil Contracting Officer: Kimerie Smith at kimerie.smith@us.af.mil Technical Program Manager: Maj. Devin Leong at devin.leong@us.af.mil