U.S. General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
GSA Satellite Services ProgramGSA Satellite Services ProgramJim RussoSATCOM II Program ManagerFederal Acquisition ServiceIntegrated Technology Services
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Agenda
ITS Mission and Portfolio What Services are Available? Who are the contractors? How to Place Orders
Contact Information
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Mission and Vision To be the technology acquisition service provider
of choice for US government customers worldwide while: Improving their operating efficiency Enabling their appropriate use of technology Enhancing delivery of best value across government
To manage an acquisition portfolio offering complementary solutions that satisfy the full range of customers Information Technology needs.
VisionEnable government agencies to achieve their missions by providing acquisition programs that efficiently and cost-effectively deliver best value information technology solutions
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Portfolio
ITS offers customers three channels to the IT market:
IT Multiple Award Schedules Program (e.g., GSA Schedule 70)
IT Government wide Acquisition Contracts (IT-GWACs) Program
Government wide local, regional, and wide-area Network Service Program
Our program channels offer: A diverse means to address varying customer requirements and buying preferences A variety of competitive opportunities in the federal marketplace
Multiple Channels of
Delivery
Governmentwideand Local
Telecommunications Contracts
Multiple Award
Schedules
GovernmentwideAcquisition Contracts (GWAC)Multiple
Channels of Delivery
Governmentwideand Local
Telecommunications Contracts
Multiple Award
Schedules
GovernmentwideAcquisition Contracts (GWAC)
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Satellite is an important part of the Wireless Broadband environment
SatelliteSatellite
DSL or Cable Alternative
IndoorIndoorEquipmentEquipment
Portable Access Mobile Access Voice/Data/Video on a single device
Cellular Backhaul
Non Line of Sight
Point to Multi-point
Broadband WirelessBroadband WirelessConnectivityConnectivity
Portable/Mobile Point to Multi-point
Local Loop Diversity WiFi Inside
SatelliteSatellite
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Commercial Satellite services support the Government with:
Reliable communications where no wire line or wireless infrastructure exists
Surge capacity for Military Support and Communications
Quickly deployed Domestic Emergency Response Communications
Continuity of Operations/Service Diversity Supplements Terrestrial Networks
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GSA Satellite Portfolio
What Satellite Services are Available?
Who are the contractors?
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GSA Satellite Portfolio
•Satellite Service forGlobal Network
Access/Extension
• Equipment• Service• Labor
•End-to End SolutionsEquipment
ServiceMaintenance
25 Fixed Price IDIQ five year contracts awarded in May 2007
16 large businesses, 9 small businesses IDIQ Fixed Price contracts, NOT A SCHEDULE
CONTRACT or GWACFederal Use Only
Networx UniversalContractors
Federal Use Only
Over 2 dozen vendorsFederal, State, and
Local Use
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SATCOM-II Contractors – 16 Large Businesses
AT&T Government SolutionsAT&T Government Solutions
DRS Technical ServicesDRS Technical Services
L-3 Global Communication Systems (GCS)
Intelsat General CorporationIntelsat General Corporation
Segovia, Inc.Segovia, Inc.
Stratos Global CorporationStratos Global Corporation
TeleCommunicationsSystems, Inc. (TCS)TeleCommunicationsSystems, Inc. (TCS)
ViaSat, Inc.ViaSat, Inc.
ARTEL, Inc.ARTEL, Inc.
Mackay CommunicationsMackay Communications
Hughes Network Systems, LLCHughes Network Systems, LLC
Americom Government Services
Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc.Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc.
General DynamicsC4 SystemsGeneral DynamicsC4 Systems
Vizada (formerly TelenorSatellite Services)Vizada (formerly TelenorSatellite Services)
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
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SATCOM-II Contractors – Nine Small Businesses
CVG, Inc.
DasNet Corporation
Knight Sky Consulting and Associates, LLC
Psi Systems, Inc.
Skjei Telecom, Inc.
RiteNet Corporation
New Orleans Teleport, Inc.
Satellite Communication Systems, Inc.
E&E Enterprises Global
CVG, Inc. CVG, Inc.
DasNet CorporationDasNet Corporation
Knight Sky Consulting and Associates, LLCKnight Sky Consulting and Associates, LLC
Psi Systems, Inc.Psi Systems, Inc.
Skjei Telecom, Inc.Skjei Telecom, Inc.
RiteNet CorporationRiteNet Corporation
New Orleans Teleport, Inc.New Orleans Teleport, Inc.
Satellite Communication Systems, Inc.Satellite Communication Systems, Inc.
E&E Enterprises GlobalE&E Enterprises Global
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SATCOM-II Program Key Points
25 Fixed Price IDIQ five year contracts awarded in May 2007 16 large businesses, 9 small businesses (under the 2002 North American Classification System
(NAICS) code 517410, Satellite Telecommunications)
FAR Part 12 IDIQ Fixed Price contracts, NOT A SCHEDULE CONTRACT or GWAC
Fixed Price Commercial Satellite service and equipment offerings Mobile, Fixed, and Broadcast Services Application Services (Distance Learning, Telemedicine, ER/COOP) Engineering, Installation, Operations, and Maintenance Professional Support Services – only available from Small Businesses
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SATCOM-II Provides End-to-End Solutions
Engineering Services• Earth Station O&M
• Installation & Integration• Custom Networks Design
• Information Assurance
Terminals/Equipment• Multi-BandTerminals
• Fly-Away Kits• Fixed, Mobile & Maritime
Bandwidth • C, Ku & Ka, L, X
• Optimization• Management
• Monitoring & Control
Applications• Emergency Response/COOP
• Broadcast • Distance Learning• Internet Access • Interoperability
Engineering Services• Earth Station O&M
• Installation & Integration• Custom Networks Design
• Information Assurance
Terminals/Equipment• Multi-BandTerminals
• Fly-Away Kits• Fixed, Mobile & Maritime
Bandwidth • C, Ku & Ka, L, X
• Optimization• Management
• Monitoring & Control
Applications• Emergency Response/COOP
• Broadcast • Distance Learning• Internet Access • Interoperability
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SATCOM-II Service Categories/Contract Organization
Four Service Types
– Service Type I – Transport Services (Mobile and Fixed)– Service Type II – Satellite Application Services– Service Type III – Satellite Design, Engineering, and
Maintenance Support Services– Service Type IV – Professional Support Services (Small
Business only)
All contractors provide at least one service from Service Types I and II, and all of Service Type III
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Service Type I Mobile Satellite Communications Services and Equipment
Iridium, Globalstar Inmarsat
Includes:
Broadband GAN (BGAN) Thuraya Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV)
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Service Type I Fixed Satellite Communications
Bandwidth and Terminals C-Band Ku Band Ka Band X-Band Very Small Aperture
Terminal (VSAT)
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Service Type II Continuity of Operations Path Diversity using Satellite for to achieve COOP
Providing satellite connectivity when
terrestrial connection (frame relay, MPLS, T1, etc.)
is not available.
Routing Overview:Routes traffic over wire-line or satellite paths based on policy based rules
Loss of primary path will result in all traffic being re-routed over the other path
Upon restoral of primary link, all traffic re-routed back to primary path
G-28291 P 03/13/06
MPLS/ Frame Relay/
Private Line
Satellite HUB
Satellite
LandlineFailure
RemoteLocation
Backhaul
CustomerDatacenter
G-28291 P 03/13/06
MPLS/ Frame Relay/
Private Line
HUB
Satellite
LandlineFailure
RemoteLocation
Backhaul
CustomerDatacenter
G-28291 P 03/13/06
MPLS/ Frame Relay/
Private Line
Satellite HUB
Satellite
LandlineFailure
RemoteLocation
Backhaul
CustomerDatacenter
G-28291 P 03/13/06
MPLS/ Frame Relay/
Private Line
HUB
Satellite
LandlineFailure
RemoteLocation
Backhaul
CustomerDatacenter
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Service Type II
Emergency Response/Disaster RecoverySATCOM-II Contracts offer: • Bandwidth
• Fly-away kits
Operational Disaster Site
Compromised Communications LinesXXXXX
XXXXXPSTNPSTN
Back-up Headquarters Site (s)
Customer/User
VoiceData
Operational Disaster Site
Compromised Communications LinesXXXXX
XXXXXPSTNPSTN
Back-up Headquarters Site (s)
Customer/User
VoiceData
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Service Type II Distance Learning SolutionsSATCOM-II Offers Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions configured to the customer’s requirements
…Data/Internet- Terrestrial
Voice - Terrestrial
Data/Internet- Satellite
Voice - Satellite
Voice – VOIP/Internet
Video – Satellite
InternetInternet
PSTNPSTN
Training Site
Multiple Locations
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Service Type II Telemedicine SolutionsSATCOM-II Offers Bandwidth, Equipment, Global Coverage
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Service Type II
Satellite Internet Access, Video Streaming and Broadcast Services
SATCOM-II Offers IP Based Services with Global Coverage
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Service Type II Interoperability/Interconnectivity Solutions
Terrestrial Interconnection
Mobile Command CenterWith Satellite
TransportableVSAT
Portable VSAT
Star or Full MeshConnectivity
Hub or Fixed VSAT
Satellite Phone
LMR
Cellular Phone
Terrestrial Interconnection
Mobile Command CenterWith Satellite
TransportableVSAT
Portable VSAT
Star or Full MeshConnectivity
Hub or Fixed VSAT
Satellite Phone
LMR
Cellular Phone
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Service Type III Satellite Design, Engineering, and Maintenance
Satellite system engineering design, Site Surveys, Installation, Configuration, Training, and Ongoing maintenance and operational support for the
services delivered under Service Types I and II.
Support Services
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Service Type IV Professional Support Services (Small Business Only) Abstract or concept studies and analysis Strategic and preliminary planning Requirements definition and analysis The evaluation of alternative technical approaches Modeling and simulation, enterprise architecture design Cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis Feasibility analysis, etc.
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How to Place an Order Competition and Task Orders are required…
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Getting Started
Visit GSA's web site at http://www.gsa.gov/satcom At GSA’s web site you can review the
SATCOM-II Customer Users Guide Contractors Services Matrices SATCOM-II contracts online through links
to each contractor's web site eBuy for SATCOM-II http://www.gsa.gov/ebuy
– select Network Services and Telecommunications under the GSA Technology Contracts listing, then select SATCOM-II.
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Authorized Users for SATCOM-II
All Civilian and Military Agencies and other entities identified in GSA ADM4800.2e or as updated
Third parties may place order on behalf of a Federal Agency provided FAR 51.102 is met
State and Local Governments are not Authorized to order from SATCOM-II State and Local users can order from Schedule 70 contracts
under:– Cooperative Purchasing– Disaster Recovery
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How can a customer place Task Orders? Direct Order/Direct Bill (using Fair Opportunity)
1. Use eBuy for RFQs and RFPs to solicit quotes and proposals OR
2. Review of each Contractor's Contract Online. Customer determines which contractors provide service/equipment and places order with appropriate contractor in accordance with the FAR.
3. Receive and evaluate proposals 4. Place task order directly with selected contractor. A 2% contract
management fee has been included in all contract pricing. GSA Assisted Services
Regional GSA office can assist with the solicitation and evaluation process, ordering and billing services as desired by the customer.
An additional fee will apply.
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Fair Opportunity Considerations In accordance with FAR 16.505, each customer agency must
provide each SATCOM-II Contractor with a “Fair Opportunity to be Considered” unless one of the exceptions cited in FAR 16.505(b)(2) applies, and the appropriate Agency Contracting Officer fully documents and signs the justification citing the rationale for using one of these exceptions. This documentation is to remain in the customer’s official task/delivery order file and must be provided upon request to the GSA SATCOM-II PCO.
RFQs sent through eBuy are automatically sent to all eligible SATCOM-II contractors
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What is required on the Task Order?
The SATCOM-II contracts are Task order/delivery order contracts. There must be a task order before any service or equipment can be delivered and that task order must include:
1) Date of order 2) SATCOM-II Contract # and order # 3) Identify contract item # (SATCOM-II contract CLIN description, quantity, and unit price 4) Delivery or performance schedule 5) Place of performance 6) Packaging, packing and shipping instructions 7) Accounting and appropriation data 8) Method of payment and payment office (Payment may be made by credit card)
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Ordering Example 1 - Customer requires Qty. 5 Iridium 9505A Satellite Phones
Use e-Buy to send an RFQ/RFP to all SATCOM-II contractorsOR
Look through posted contracts for existing CLINs Use contract links found at www.gsa.gov/satcom under the
SATCOM-II contacts tab Review Bandwidth Service Matrix to find contractors that offer
Iridium service – (There are 14) Review those contractor’s contracts for applicable CLINs and make
selection
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Example 1 continued: Through e-Buy:
– Customer notifies all SATCOM-II contractors of this potential business (fair opportunity)
– Contractor responds to RFQ/RFP with proposal through eBuy stating contract CLINs and pricing
– Customer CO sends notification of winning contractor to bidders
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Ordering Example 2 - Customer requires customized COTS solution for Broadcast Services to multiple locations
The desired solution does not exist on any contract
Use e-Buy to send an RFQ/RFP to all SATCOM-II contractors Go through process as described for Example 1
Contractors will need to modify their contracts to add new solutions before the new solution can be ordered. SATCOM-II Modification Process must be completed
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Ordering Example 3 - Customer requires 6 MHZ of Global C- Band Coverage Bandwidth for a Year
Use e-Buy to send an RFQ/RFP to all SATCOM-II contractors(following same process as described for Example 1)
OR Look through posted contracts for existing CLINs
Use contract links found at www.gsa.gov/satcom under the SATCOM-II contacts tab
Review Bandwidth Service Matrix to find contractors that offer C-Band service – (There are 22)
Review those contractor’s contracts for applicable CLINs
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For Additional Information:
GSA’s Web Portal http://www.gsa.gov/satcom
SATCOM-II Program Office Jim Russo 703-306-6631 [email protected] Annette Cole 703-306-7670 [email protected] Anita Keeler 703-306-6306 [email protected]
SATCOM-II Contracts Office Robert Hayhurst 703-306-6443 [email protected] Patti Stang 703-306-6404 [email protected] Frank Krempa 703-306-6713 [email protected]