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BLUF: This RFI is for Epoch 2 Space only. Draft RPP-level technical documents are being released via Bidder's Library by 1200 on 2 April 2024. Draft RPP to be released week of 15 April via Bidder's Library. Response requested - see letter to industry attached for more information.
Related RFIs:
FA8810-RFI-23-01 (original technical data release)
FA8810-RFI-23-02 (digital engineering)
FA8810-RFI-24-0001 (updated technical data release)
FA8810-RFI-24-0002 (10 U.S.C. §4022 requirements request)
FA8810-RFI-24-0004 (MEG O&I technical data release)
Please note, all documents will be available on the Bidder's Library by 1200 PDT 2 April 2024. If your firm has not started the request for access to the Bidder's Library, please do so immediately as all future documents (all updates to all documents, draft RPP, and formal RPP) will be released there. If your firm's access request to the Bidder's library is currently being reviewed by the Government, please reach out to the Lt Rachel Jung or Ms. Heather Tackett for a path forward. If your firm has not started the request for access to the Bidder's Library, your request to receive information will not be processed until a request for access to the Bidder's Library is received. Instructions to receive access to the Bidder's Library may be found in FA8810-RFI-24-0001 (updated technical data release).
The Government appreciates your patience on this matter, our goal is to ensure a streamlined platform for information delivery once all interested parties have access to the Bidder's Library. Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for any updates that may be forthcoming.
Attached is The Government's letter to Industry. Enclosed are Government queries, instructions to receive classified information, and instructions to respondents.
Other requests: If your firm has not responded to FA8810-RFI-24-0002 (10 U.S.C. §4022 requirements request), this will assist The Government in market research and planning purposes. The Government kindly requests that all interested parties review and respond prior to 10 April.
Program Office POCs:
Primary RFI: Lt Rachel Jung – rachel.jung@spaceforce.mil
Alternate: Dr. Dave Heinrich – david.heinrich.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil
Alternate: Heather Tackett heather.tackett@spaceforce.mil
Contracting Office POCs:
Primary: Ms. Alina Grecu – alina.grecu@spaceforce.mil
Alternate: Capt Alexander Siangpipop – alexander.siangpipop.1@spaceforce.mil
Projected Timeline
Technical Release (SV) – 1 April 2024
E2 Gov Ref Architecture MBSE Model – Week of 15 April
Draft RPP Release (SV) – Week of 15 April
Mini-Industry Day, Gov Brief (SV) – week of 22 April
Draft RPP Responses due (SV) – 10 May
One on Ones in person (SV) – week of 20 May
Formal RPP Release – week of 8 July
Please monitor SAM.Gov for further updates.
DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for (Prototype) Proposal (RPP/RFP) or a promise to issue an RPP/RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RPP/RFP, if any is issued. The Government will acknowledge receipt of all submissions but is under no obligation to provide feedback or integrate respondents’ contributions.
All information in response to this RFI marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Respondents are hereby notified that all responses will be provided to our support contractors for their services to the U.S. Space Force. If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms and their subcontractors, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level; however, provided they are eligible to do business with the US Government they may be eligible to participate at the subcontractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible.
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