BidPulsar Deadlines Soon: GEODSS/GBOSS O&M RFI, Hill AFB Plating Shop Industry Day, and other active federal notices

Executive takeaway

Two items in this set stand out for immediate business development value:

• GEODSS/GBOSS Operation & Maintenance (recompete) sources sought: a clear chance to shape the acquisition approach and get on the radar for a multi-site sensor operations and maintenance effort, including 24/7 operations at upgraded sites.
• Hill AFB Plating Shop Renovation Industry Day: a large-magnitude construction modernization effort where early engagement (and teaming) can materially improve win probability before a formal solicitation drops.

Several other notices here are either in evaluation (Global Advisory) or read as sole source/justification (VA Stryker maintenance; Library of Congress deacidification). Those are worth monitoring, but most firms should prioritize the two items above unless they have a specific differentiator.

What the buyer is trying to do

GEODSS/GBOSS O&M recompete (Sources Sought / RFI)

The Space Acquisition and Integration Office is conducting FAR Part 10 market research for operations and maintenance of optical deep space surveillance sensor sites: Socorro (NM), Diego Garcia (BIOT), and Maui (HI). Socorro and Maui are expected to be upgraded to the Ground-Based Optical Sensor System (GBOSS) and run 24/7 sensor operations; Diego Garcia remains on legacy GEODSS with daytime ops, with a stated possibility that all three sites could move to GBOSS and 24/7 operations (timeline not provided).

The mission focus is detecting, tracking, and identifying tasked space objects, with metric data going to the Joint Space Operations Center and space object identification going to a joint intelligence center. The notice also signals potential consolidation considerations with base support and IT core communications services currently provided under another contract (FA521523C0003), suggesting interface risk and scope alignment will matter.

Hill AFB Plating Shop Renovation (Industry Day)

USACE Sacramento District is hosting an Industry Day for a plating shop renovation and expansion at Hill AFB, Utah. The stated goal is to clarify requirements and timelines, run Q&A, promote networking, and provide a facility tour. The project is positioned as modernizing and expanding Buildings 505 and 507 to sustain depot-level maintenance capability, improve OSHA/environmental compliance, safety, energy efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs.

What work is implied (bullets)

GEODSS/GBOSS O&M (Sources Sought / RFI)

• Operate and maintain geographically separated optical sensor sites meeting mission requirements.
• Support 24/7 operations at upgraded GBOSS sites (Socorro and Maui), with the potential for expanded 24/7 across all sites pending future changes (timeline unknown).
• Maintain and operate a mixed environment: GBOSS (upgraded) and legacy GEODSS (Diego Garcia) during transition.
• Support mission outputs related to tracking/identification of space objects, including data products provided to downstream operational/intelligence organizations.
• Coordinate or integrate boundaries with other base support and IT core communications services if consolidation proceeds (contract FA521523C0003 referenced in notice).
• Submit voluntary RFI input for market research (no award from this notice).

Plating Shop Renovation (Industry Day)

• Design-bid-build renovation and new construction for Buildings 505/507 at Hill AFB, Utah.
• Comprehensive renovation of 20,000 SF of existing shop space and construction of a new 2,800 SF pre-engineered metal building (PEMB).
• Modernization activities tied to OSHA and environmental compliance, safety/ergonomics, energy efficiency, and facility reliability for aircraft part finishing.
• Firm-fixed price task orders under a single award task order contract (SATOC); bonding required at the task order level for awarded/active work.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Good fit to engage (bid/position)

• Firms with demonstrated operations & maintenance capability for mission-critical, around-the-clock technical operations across multiple remote sites (GEODSS/GBOSS RFI).
• Teams experienced with sustainment during platform upgrades (legacy to upgraded system operations running in parallel).
• Construction primes and specialty subs with relevant experience in major renovation/modernization in industrial/hazard-sensitive facilities, and capacity to compete in the $100M–$250M magnitude band (Hill AFB project).

Consider passing (or only track)

• Firms looking for immediate award: the GEODSS/GBOSS item is explicitly a sources sought/RFI only.
• Vendors that did not submit a timely proposal for the Global Advisory RFP (the notice states the Government is evaluating proposals and requests no status contacts).
• Most competitive bidders for the VA Stryker beds/stretchers maintenance item, unless you can credibly document authorization to act on Stryker’s behalf (notice indicates intended sole source and requires supporting evidence).
• Companies without a clear angle on the Library of Congress “Justification to Sole Source” notice for mass deacidification (limited detail in snippet).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

GEODSS/GBOSS Sources Sought / RFI

• RFI response content and format: verify in attachments.
• Capabilities narrative covering operations and maintenance for geographically separated units and sensor operations (include how you support 24/7 operations where required).
• Transition/upgrade support approach for mixed legacy and upgraded systems (as applicable).
• Approach to interfacing with base support and IT core communications services referenced in the notice.
• Any requested corporate identifiers/certifications: verify in attachments.

Hill AFB Plating Shop Renovation Industry Day

• Industry Day registration/attendance instructions: verify in attachments.
• Prepare questions for technical, schedule, and procurement Q&A based on the stated project elements (renovation + PEMB).
• Bring capability statements aligned to renovation + industrial facility modernization and SATOC delivery context.

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

GEODSS/GBOSS O&M

• Use the RFI to test whether the Government is leaning toward performance-based structures, staffing models for 24/7 operations, and how it will handle the GBOSS transition and potential future 24/7 expansion.
• Research likely cost drivers: multi-site coverage, remote logistics, sustainment spares, and the operational staffing footprint implied by 24/7 sensor operations at two sites (and possibly three later).
• Pay attention to any hinted consolidation with MBSS/ITCC functions; scope boundaries can change labor mix and subcontracting needs.

Hill AFB Plating Shop Renovation

• Given the magnitude range stated in the notice, invest early in partner quotes and validate bonding capacity assumptions for task-order execution under a SATOC.
• Use Industry Day and the facility tour to identify constructability risks and phasing impacts that can influence contingency and schedule pricing.
• Benchmark comparable large renovation efforts (industrial/hazard-controlled facilities) to understand typical cost concentrations (demo, utilities, controls, compliance-driven elements), but align strictly to what the solicitation ultimately requires.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• GEODSS/GBOSS: consider teaming between an O&M prime and specialized partners for site sustainment disciplines that often drive uptime in remote operations (define boundaries based on the RFI/attachments once released).
• GEODSS/GBOSS: if consolidation with base support/IT core communications proceeds, align early with firms that already understand those interfaces and operational rhythms under the referenced contract environment.
• Hill AFB renovation: line up specialty trades and OEM-aligned support relevant to plating shop modernization needs (confirm exact scopes in later solicitation documents).
• Hill AFB renovation: if you are a mid-tier contractor, explore joining a large prime’s team to match the $100M–$250M magnitude and SATOC execution model.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• GEODSS/GBOSS is a sources sought/RFI only; do not treat it like an active bid. Focus on influencing acquisition strategy and demonstrating credible capability.
• Operational uncertainty: the notice explicitly mentions a possible shift to all three sites on GBOSS and 24/7 operations, with timeline unknown. Plan for change without overcommitting.
• Scope/interface risk if consolidation occurs with base support and IT core communications services referenced in the notice; unclear boundaries can create proposal assumptions risk.
• Global Advisory: the notice says proposals are being evaluated and asks offerors and market researchers not to contact the Department for updates.
• VA Stryker maintenance: identified as intended sole source; any challenge requires detailed supporting evidence of capability and authorization to act on Stryker’s behalf.
• Duplicate-looking GSA Porthill LPOE listings with the same solicitation number appear in the feed; verify which notice record/attachments are authoritative before investing bid effort.

Related opportunities

• GEODSS/GBOSS Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Recompete (Sources Sought)
• Plating Shop Renovation Industry Day (Hill AFB, Utah)
• Porthill Land Port of Entry Modernization (Design-Build) – Phase 1
• Stryker Beds and Stretcher Maintenance Services (Notice of Intent)
• Global Advisory RFP (Status: proposal evaluation)

How to act on this

1. For GEODSS/GBOSS, draft an RFI response that squarely addresses multi-site O&M, 24/7 operations readiness, and how you handle mixed legacy/upgraded systems; then verify required format and any templates in the attachments.
2. For the Hill AFB project, register for Industry Day (verify instructions in attachments), prep targeted questions, and identify likely subs/partners before the tour.
3. Track the remaining notices for changes, amendments, or follow-on solicitations, especially where the snippet indicates evaluation or sole-source intent.

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