GPS III
Abstract
GPS III is the next generation Space Vehicle (SV) supporting the GPS constellation. GPS III SVs will deliver significant enhancements, including a new civil (L1C) Galileo-compatible signal, enhanced anti-jam power, and a growth path to full warfighter capabilities. GPS III SV03-08 is in the Production & Deployment Phase. RDT&E, AF PE 0305265F funds GPS III and supports research, development, test and evaluation of GPS III SV01-02, and risk-reducing simulators through a systems engineering approach that matures and delivers SVs for launch. Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) funding ended in FY13. All future SMI funding has been re- allocated to cover GPS III SV01-02 development cost overrun. Any future SMI will be suspended until GPS III future SV acquisition options finalize. In an effort to implement Better Buying Power 3.0 to control production costs the Air Force intends to create a competitive environment. Options for the GPS III Production Readiness competition continue to be explored by USD(AT&L) for SVs no earlier than SV11. The Air Force's notional plan is for a two-phased competition process. Phase one is a Production Readiness competition for up to three firm-fixed price contracts to gain insight into competitors' production designs for a GPS III SV competition in Phase two. Phase two will be a full and open competition for up to 22 GPS III Production SVs with an expected award in FY18. This PE includes SV01-02 engineering studies and analyses, trade studies, system development, test and evaluation efforts, integrated logistics support products, on-orbit support, and mission operations support for civil and military applications that protect U.S. military and allied use of GPS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 67A019_0305265F_7_3600_PB_2016
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