Solicitation Number:

ReferenceNumber-08-18

Notice Type:

Special Notice

Synopsis:

The Space Superiority Systems Wing/ Technology Division (SYSW/ENT) invites interested parties to participate in a classified Space Superiority Technology Industry Day on 15 April 08 in the Aerospace Corp A8 Auditorium at 2350 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245. The purpose of the Industry Day is to discuss, with industry and government mission partners, SYSW capability needs and gaps in Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Defensive Counter Space (DCS), and Offensive Counter Space (OCS) mission areas; SYSW also desires to explore critical industry discoveries, innovations and technical solutions. The Industry Day will be held at the TS/SCI level; thus, industry and government partners must be properly cleared.
SYSW/ENT Mission Area

The SYSW/ENT mission area supports a range of activities including technology planning, development, demonstration and prototyping, as well as modeling, simulations and exercises to support development of tactics and procedures in the Space Control mission area. The mission area comprises Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Defensive Counterspace (DCS), and Offensive Counterspace (OCS). SSA includes monitoring, detecting, identifying, tracking, assessing, verifying, categorizing, and characterizing objects and events in space. DCS includes defensive activities to protect U.S. and friendly space systems, resources, and operations from enemy interference and prevention activities that limit or eliminate an adversary's ability to use U.S. space systems and services for purposes hostile to U.S. national security interests. OCS activities disrupt, deny, degrade or destroy space systems, or the information they provide, which may be used for purposes hostile to U.S. national security interests.

BE ADVISED: An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. James Gill at (310) 653-1789.

Seating:

Seating is limited, so attendance will be on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Check-in: 0730-0800
Briefings: 0800-1200

Draft agenda is as follows:

Security/Admin
Introduction
SYSW/ENT Overview
Intelligence
Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Defensive Counter Space (DCS)
Offensive Counter Space (OCS)
Questions and Answers Session

Requirements for Attendance:

1. Registration is Required for Attendance
Attendees must be U.S. citizens and have a current TS/SCI clearance. Check-in begins at 7:30 A.M. Briefings start at 8:00 A.M. and are expected to conclude by noon. The industry day will be held at the Aerospace Corporation, Building A8 auditorium, 2350 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA. The original announcement stated that each contractor company or organization will be authorized no more than three (3) attendees. However, registration is being re-opened due to the availability of seating for additional attendees. Companies already registered who wish to request additional seating may also do so; these requests will be considered, with approval for additional attendees made at the discretion of SYSW/ENT. Registration from companies not yet registered will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. An opportunity for a one-on-one session will be scheduled within the next 30 days. There will be a $5 fee to cover the cost of refreshments.

2. RSVP via e-mail no later than 1200 PST on 11 Apr 08
Primary POC: Capt Derek Law, Derek.Law@LosAngeles.af.mil,
(310) 416-1678 Alternate: Major Jonathan Bishop, Jonathan.Bishop@LosAngeles.af.mil, (310) 416-1770

RSVP email should include the following:
1. Full name(s) of those representatives planning to attend
2. Official company title/affiliation
3. E-mail address
4. Work phone number

3. Verify security clearances for attendees no later than 1200 PST on 11 Apr 08
A TS/SCI security clearance is required. Visit certifications shall be sent via JPAS to SMO Code (SYS Wing) Subject: SYSW/ENT Industry Day, Attention: Steve Taylor 310-416-1618. If attendees are unable to send visit requests via JPAS then fax them to 310-416-1725, Subject: SYSW/ENT Industry Day, Attention: Steve Taylor 310-416-1618 or Shenell Cooper 310-416-1584.

4. ALL clearances MUST be received NLT 11 April 08.
Clearance certifications will not be issued day of event.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, SMC - Space and Missile Systems Center, 483 North Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA, 90245-2808, UNITED STATES

Place of Performance:

Space and Missile Systems Ctr/Space Superiority Wing Aerospace Corp A8 Auditorium 2350 E. El Segundo Blvd El Segundo, CA 90245

Primary Point of Contact.:

Point of Contact(s):

Victor Vizcarra, Contracts Manager, Phone 310.416.1687, Fax null, Email victor.vizcarra@losangeles.af.mil - Kristy Kuhlman, Contracts Manager, Phone 310-416-1728, Fax null, Email kristy.kuhlman.ctr@losangeles.af.mil