Notice of Contract Action Space Test and Engineering Contract (STEC) 14

This announcement is a combination synopsis of contract award and and Justification and Approval posting. Space and Missile Systems Center/ PKT-KT awarded a sole source Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) undefinitized contract action (UCA) to LinQuest Corporation, Los Angeles, California for a nine-month bridge extension to the Space Test and Engineering Contract (STEC) 14 beginning 01 June 2021 and ending 28 February 2022. In accordance with 10 USC 2304(c)(1), this action was not competively procured: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This announcement provides the approved Justification and Approval regarding this sole source action under Contract Modification FA8818-16-C-0035 P00149. Background: STEC14 currently provides Pre-Launch, Launch & Early Orbit (L&EO), and On-orbit services for14 space vehicles flown at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Support Complex (RSC) as well as support operations at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB). Up to 10 additional missions may require STEC14 support during the bridge period. The support consists of highly specialized operators to support dedicated 24/7 on-console operations. The missions have few tasks that can be automated, requiring more experienced operators to execute objectives. The space vehicles and their payloads go through various checkouts and high tempo operations that add more complexity to the operating environment. Most of the missions require TS/SCI cleared personnel. Submit all inquiries to Mr. James Edminson at [email protected] or Ms. Angelica Armenta at [email protected].