Professional Services for Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power/Battle Management Command Control and Communications (Hemisphere)

Professional Services for Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power/Battle Management Command Control and Communications

The United States Space Systems Command (SSC) has issued a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Battle Management Command Control and Communications (HEMISPHERE). The intention of this article is to provide an overview of the RFP, including its background, who can apply, what the requirements are, why companies should participate, and what challenges they may face.

Introduction

The United States Space Systems Command (SSC) is responsible for developing, acquiring, fielding, and sustaining military space systems. The SSC’s Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) Program Executive Office (PEO) is focused on delivering cyber, ground- and space-based systems that rapidly detect, warn, characterize, attribute, and predict threats to national, allied, and commercial space systems. The PEO also provides National Security deterrence capabilities to counter identified threats and prevail in a space conflict.

Background

The SSC has issued a draft RFP for A&AS to support the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the SDACP and Battle Management Command Control and Communications (BMC3). The scope of this requirement is to provide A&AS to the SSC’s SDACP and BMC3 programs and their mission partners.

Who Can Participate?

The government is seeking capability statements from companies interested in providing A&AS to the SSC. Companies should include in their capability statement their small business status, whether they have acted as a prime contractor or subcontractor on an A&AS contract, areas of expertise (e.g. acquisition planning, budgeting, security), existing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) space (including size and locations), projected SCIF space and locations, number of cleared personnel (including clearance levels), and future projections.

Requirements

The requirements for this RFP include providing A&AS to support the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the SSC’s SDACP and BMC3 programs. Companies should have expertise in areas such as acquisition planning, budgeting, security, etc., as well as existing SCIF space and cleared personnel.

Here is a snapshot of the requirement for this opportunity:

Status	Pre-RFP
Approximate Solicitation Date	09/2023 (GDIC Estimate)
Award Date	12/2023 (Government Estimate)
Solicitation Number	FA881923R1000
Value	2.5B
Competition Type	Full and Open / Unrestricted, Partial Small Bus Set-Aside
Type of Award	IDIQ – MAC
Place of Performance	· United States o National Capital Region o Arlington, Virginia, United States o Pentagon o Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, United States o Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States o Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Duration	1-year base plus 9 x 1 year(s) option(s)
Contract Type	Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards	Multiple – Number Unknown
NAICS Code(s)	541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Size Standard:	1000 Employees except 1500 Employees for Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts, 1250 Employees for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment and 1300 Employees for Guided Missiles and Space Vehicle

Background

The scope of the Hemisphere program is to provide A&AS services to support the development and sustainment of weapon systems for SSC SDACP and BMC3. These services will include lifecycle acquisition and sustainment, cybersecurity, executive acquisition, product support and logistics, contracting, intelligence, facilities and test and operations.

The SSC SDACP is the Space Systems Command Program Executive Office (PEO) focused on delivering cyber, ground- and space-based systems that rapidly detect, warn, characterize, attribute, and predict threats to national, allied, and commercial space systems. The PEO also provides National Security deterrence capabilities countering those identified threats to prevail in a space conflict.

The Hemisphere program is estimated to be worth $2.5 billion. The program will enable the SSC SDACP to stay ahead of emerging threats by partnering with the defense and commercial industry, academia and allied partners to deliver cutting edge technology in support of full and continuous characterization of the space domain. The focus areas of the program include space domain awareness, offensive/defensive counterspace capabilities with a special focus on protecting and defending against kinetic, non-kinetic, electronic and cyber-attacks aimed at satellites and ground stations.

Brig. Gen. Timothy A. Sejba is the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power as well as the PEO for Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications at Space Systems Command in Los Angeles Air Force Base in California. He directs two diverse portfolios of over 60 programs valued at over $12 billion encompassing a wide-range of mission areas including space domain awareness, space control, strategic warning and surveillance, defensive cyber operations, innovation and prototyping, operational and tactical command and control systems.

The Hemisphere program represents a significant investment in the future of space domain awareness and combat power by the United States Space Force. The program will enable the development of advanced technologies to detect and counter threats to national security in space. It will also provide vital support to SSC SDACP in its mission to deliver cutting-edge military space capabilities for warfighters, civil space organizations, and allies.

Challenges

Companies interested in participating in this RFP may face challenges such as meeting the requirements for SCIF space and cleared personnel. Additionally, companies may need to demonstrate their expertise in areas such as acquisition planning, budgeting, security, etc. to be considered for this opportunity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the SSC’s draft RFP for A&AS for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Battle Management Command Control and Communications provides companies with an exciting opportunity to support the development of cutting-edge military space capabilities. Participating in this RFP provides companies with the opportunity to support the development of cutting-edge military space capabilities for the United States. The SSC’s SDACP program is a diverse portfolio of over 60 space- and ground-based programs valued at over $10 billion. By providing A&AS to support these programs, companies can play a crucial role in ensuring the security of national, allied, and commercial space systems. Companies interested in participating should carefully review the requirements and submit a comprehensive capability statement to be considered.

Our Services

At GDI Consulting, we specialize in capture and proposal development of enterprise-level government contracts. We can help you prepare a winning proposal for the this RFP by providing a full range of services, such as:

Market research and analysis
Capture strategy and planning
Partnering support
Proposal writing and editing
Graphic design and layout
Compliance and quality assurance
Review and feedback

With our services, you can increase your chances of securing the contract and grow your business in the A&AS industry.

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