COBRA DANE Systems Life-Cycle Sustainment (SLS) formerly known as SE&I   3

Background
The AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE (CD) is a ground-based, computer-driven L-band phased-array radar located at Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, Alaska. Operational since 1977 and modernized in 1993, CD's primary missions include Missile Defense (MD) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

The objective of this contract is to provide system sustainment support to the Program Management Office (PMO) for CD radar life-cycle management, leveraging established relationships with diverse user communities.

Work Details
The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:

- Conduct independent evaluations of ongoing and future algorithm studies;
- Provide technical oversight for upgrades of major radar subsystems;
- Support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities including life cycle planning and obsolescence management;
- Prepare risk assessments and update the Supportability Analysis Report (SAR);
- Maintain capability for program test and evaluation activities;
- Identify Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) issues;
- Assist in program planning and financial management;
- Develop acquisition strategies and provide technical advisory support for proposal evaluations;
- Deliver subject matter expertise on CD systems;
- Facilitate transition periods at contract award and end of performance.

Period of Performance
One twelve-month base period with four twelve-month option periods following. Additionally, there will be a nine-month period for the Supportability Analysis Report starting three months after the base period begins.

Place of Performance
Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, Alaska, with interactions at various locations including Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.