This is a Presolicitation notice for Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet, with responses due by December 15, 2027. The contract will include a Government-generated SOW Supplemental attachment with additional requirements. [5][1]
Key points
Cost/Price is a substantial factor, ranked second in priority. [3]
Contractor must manage program, administrative, and financial functions. [2]
Watch items
Security coordination must follow DD254 requirements if applicable. [2]
Electronic proposal submission via CD is advised if AMRDEC SAFE fails. [4]
CALL+003+-+Mult-band+multi-orbit+communications+-+Amend+01+16OCT2023.pdfCost/Price is a substantial factor but ranked as the second order of priority. (If an offeror proposes the use of GFP other than any GFP identified in the ARA, and that proposed GFP provides the offeror an unfair competitive advantage, then FAR 45.202 requires rental equivalent be applied to the Cost Factor for evaluation purposes only).
FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call002.pdfOfferors should make provisions for submitting the electronic version of their proposal via CD in the event that AMRDEC SAFE in non-operable at the time of proposal submission.
Official SAM.gov noticePosted Mar 6, 2024; Responses due Dec 15, 2027, 10:00 PM UTC; Archive date Dec 31, 2027
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In addition to the contractor proposed SOW, a Government generated SOW Supplemental attachment containing additional contracting requirements will be included in any resulting contracts.
Management The contractor shall exercise program, administrative, and financial management functions including establishing activities and milestones; tracking performance, cost, and schedule; overseeing quality performance; planning, forecasting, and reporting funding and funding changes; and preparing appropriate documentation.
Cost/Price is a substantial factor but ranked as the second order of priority. (If an offeror proposes the use of GFP other than any GFP identified in the ARA, and that proposed GFP provides the offeror an unfair competitive advantage, then FAR 45.202 requires rental equivalent be applied to the Cost Factor for evaluation purposes only).
Offerors should make provisions for submitting the electronic version of their proposal via CD in the event that AMRDEC SAFE in non-operable at the time of proposal submission.
Extracted from the official notice and archived solicitation files. Confirm controlling requirements in the source documents.
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AMENDMENT - 6 MARCH 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA with Calls. As a result, "ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 05 06MAR24" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice. The update included the removal of the following because hard copy submissions are not required. "A CD with the Microsoft WORD version of your Technical/Management Proposal and the SOW must be submitted with the hard copies of the proposal and must match the hard copy."
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Mar 6, 2024 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionAMENDMENT - 29 FEB 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA Open Two-Step. As a result, "ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 29 Feb 2024" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice.AMENDMENT - 6 MARCH 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA with Calls. As a result, "ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 05 06MAR24" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice. The update included the removal of the following because hard copy submissions are not required. "A CD with the Microsoft WORD version of your Technical/Management Proposal and the SOW must be submitted with the hard copies of the proposal and must match the hard copy."DocumentsNot previously reported24
Feb 29, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionAMENDMENT - 26 FEB 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA with Calls. As a result, "ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 26FEB24" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice.AMENDMENT - 29 FEB 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA Open Two-Step. As a result, "ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 29 Feb 2024" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice.
Feb 26, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionAMENDMENT - 9 JAN 2024 The purpose of this update is to make the following changes: Publish CALL 004 - Multi-Band, Directional SATCOM Antennas 9 JAN 2024AMENDMENT - 26 FEB 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA with Calls. As a result, "ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 26FEB24" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice.
Jan 9, 2024 · 1 field changed
DescriptionAMENDMENT - 16 OCT 2023 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the open period for the ARA with Calls and to make several administrative updates throughout the announcement. Please reference the following attachment for additional information. - ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 14AUG2022 The amendment is also being issued to make updates to Call 03. Please refer to the items highlighted in yellow in the following attachment. - CALL 003 - Mult-band multi-orbit communications - Amend 01 16OCT2023AMENDMENT - 9 JAN 2024 The purpose of this update is to make the following changes: Publish CALL 004 - Multi-Band, Directional SATCOM Antennas 9 JAN 2024
Oct 17, 2023 · 2 fields changed
Archive date2023-12-312027-12-31DescriptionAMENDMENT - 14 AUG 2023 The purpose of this update is to extend the open period for the ARA Open Two-Step announcement and to make several administrative updates throughout the announcement. Please reference the following attachment for additional information. 1. ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 14AUG2022AMENDMENT - 16 OCT 2023 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the open period for the ARA with Calls and to make several administrative updates throughout the announcement. Please reference the following attachment for additional information. - ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 14AUG2022 The amendment is also being issued to make updates to Call 03. Please refer to the items highlighted in yellow in the following attachment. - CALL 003 - Mult-band multi-orbit communications - Amend 01 16OCT2023
Sep 20, 2023 · 2 fields changed
Response deadline2023-12-15T21:00:00+00:002027-12-15T22:00:00+00:00DescriptionAMENDMENT - 14 JAN 2022 The purpose of this update is to make the following changes: 1. Incorporate ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 01 14JAN2022 2. Incorporate ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 01 14JAN2022 3. Publish CALL 003 - Mult-Band Multi-Orbit Communications 14JAN2022 AMENDMENT - 28 NOV 2022 Both ARAs are hereby amended to incorporate guidance regarding Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction (AFRLI) 61-113, Science and Technology Protection for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The guidance is applicable to the ARA and all Calls.AMENDMENT - 14 AUG 2023 The purpose of this update is to extend the open period for the ARA Open Two-Step announcement and to make several administrative updates throughout the announcement. Please reference the following attachment for additional information. 1. ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 14AUG2022
Nov 30, 2022 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThe purpose of this update is to make the following changes: 1. Incorporate ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 01 14JAN2022 2. Incorporate ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 01 14JAN2022 3. Publish CALL 003 - Mult-Band Multi-Orbit Communications 14JAN2022AMENDMENT - 14 JAN 2022 The purpose of this update is to make the following changes: 1. Incorporate ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 01 14JAN2022 2. Incorporate ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 01 14JAN2022 3. Publish CALL 003 - Mult-Band Multi-Orbit Communications 14JAN2022 AMENDMENT - 28 NOV 2022 Both ARAs are hereby amended to incorporate guidance regarding Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction (AFRLI) 61-113, Science and Technology Protection for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The guidance is applicable to the ARA and all Calls.
Jan 31, 2022 · 4 fields changed
Response deadlineNot previously reported2023-12-15T21:00:00+00:00Archive date2022-11-012023-12-31PSCAC62AC33DescriptionAmendment 2 to Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility ExperimentsThe purpose of this update is to make the following changes: 1. Incorporate ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 01 14JAN2022 2. Incorporate ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 01 14JAN2022 3. Publish CALL 003 - Mult-Band Multi-Orbit Communications 14JAN2022
May 28, 2020 · 2 fields changed
PSCAAC62DescriptionAmendment 1 to Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility ExperimentsAmendment 2 to Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility Experiments
Apr 12, 2019 · 1 field changed
DescriptionCall 002 - The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office (SDPE) is soliciting innovative experimentation as described in the Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls FA8650-17-S-9300, Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet. Consistent with the desire to "experiment with the capability to seamlessly move and share data among a wide variety of fixed and mobile operating locations using constantly available, high-bandwidth, beyond-line-of-sight communications," a second Call for Proposals, Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility Experiments, under the referenced ARA with Calls is now available. Please note, while the Call 002 Statement of Objectives (SOO) is available via FBO.gov, an ITAR-restricted supplementary data package containing details on representative open radio architecture approaches and flexible antennas is available to Qualified US Contractors, as defined by DoDD 5230.25 (which established the certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, as the mechanism for certifying qualified U.S. Contractors). For more information on establishing eligibility, please refer to DoDD 5230.25 and the Joint Certification Program, both of which can be accessed from: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx Qualified U.S. Contractors may request a copy of the Call 002 supplementary data package by contacting the primary contracting point of contact and/or the technical point of contact listed below and providing a certified DD Form 2345. Upon confirmation of eligibility, the supplementary data package will be provided via encrypted e-mail. Proposals in response to this Call will be accepted any time after 8:00 AM Dayton, OH local time on 28 JAN 2019 and before 4:00 PM Dayton, OH local time on 31 OCT 2021. Proposal submission instructions can be found in Call 002.Amendment 1 to Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility Experiments
Dec 17, 2018 · 1 field changed
DescriptionAmendment 2 to Call 001 - Initial Connectivity ExperimentsCall 002 - The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office (SDPE) is soliciting innovative experimentation as described in the Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls FA8650-17-S-9300, Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet. Consistent with the desire to "experiment with the capability to seamlessly move and share data among a wide variety of fixed and mobile operating locations using constantly available, high-bandwidth, beyond-line-of-sight communications," a second Call for Proposals, Call 002 - Vendor Flexibility Experiments, under the referenced ARA with Calls is now available. Please note, while the Call 002 Statement of Objectives (SOO) is available via FBO.gov, an ITAR-restricted supplementary data package containing details on representative open radio architecture approaches and flexible antennas is available to Qualified US Contractors, as defined by DoDD 5230.25 (which established the certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, as the mechanism for certifying qualified U.S. Contractors). For more information on establishing eligibility, please refer to DoDD 5230.25 and the Joint Certification Program, both of which can be accessed from: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx Qualified U.S. Contractors may request a copy of the Call 002 supplementary data package by contacting the primary contracting point of contact and/or the technical point of contact listed below and providing a certified DD Form 2345. Upon confirmation of eligibility, the supplementary data package will be provided via encrypted e-mail. Proposals in response to this Call will be accepted any time after 8:00 AM Dayton, OH local time on 28 JAN 2019 and before 4:00 PM Dayton, OH local time on 31 OCT 2021. Proposal submission instructions can be found in Call 002.
DescriptionAmendment 1 - Clarification for the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program Advanced Research Announcements.Removed
Nov 9, 2017 · 1 field changed
DescriptionThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) office is announcing its intent to solicit proposals under both of the attached announcements: 1) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls and 2) Open Two-Step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA). Both of these ARA's are being released in parallel and both fall under the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program. Both ARA's share the same budget ceiling, the same announcement number and the same overarching objectives. The ARA with Calls will solicit proposals via Call(s) for full proposals and the Open Two-Step ARA will solicit white papers, and if selected, full technical and cost proposals. Please see attached ARA's for additional details.Amendment 1 - Clarification for the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program Advanced Research Announcements.
Oct 25, 2017 · 3 fields changed
Archive date2017-09-292022-11-01NAICS541712541715DescriptionThe Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office (SDPE) intends to host an Industry Day regarding Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet.The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) office is announcing its intent to solicit proposals under both of the attached announcements: 1) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls and 2) Open Two-Step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA). Both of these ARA's are being released in parallel and both fall under the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program. Both ARA's share the same budget ceiling, the same announcement number and the same overarching objectives. The ARA with Calls will solicit proposals via Call(s) for full proposals and the Open Two-Step ARA will solicit white papers, and if selected, full technical and cost proposals. Please see attached ARA's for additional details.