The success of a program is tied to identifying the services and requirements which support the Customers’ business needs, and then selecting the appropriate contractor(s) to supply the system hardware, software, civil works and operations services. GS&C provides a wide range of expertise in management and engineering for supporting these early program phases. Some of our advanced program efforts include national communications architecture studies for various countries; worldwide strategic and tactical communications studies for the US Government; system conceptualization and requirements definition, request for proposal (RFP) preparation and evaluations; and contract negotiations support.

GS&C can conduct communications needs and systems architectural studies, perform technical/business plan trades, study alternative services for applications of transponders, and provide assistance for ITU/FCC filings. GS&C can provide the technical assistance to a Customer during the establishment of investment, financing and insurance, from preparing presentations to answering system performance and risk queries.

GS&C can develop or support the preparation of the program requirements, plans and procurement documentation (technical and contractual) necessary for the procurement of a space-based system. This documentation includes master program plans consistent with a business plan and specific communication needs, systems and operations requirements and technical specifications for space, ground, network and user terminals, system test and acceptance requirements, statements of work, contract terms and conditions, and product assurance and quality plans. GS&C can also prepare requests for and/or evaluate contractor proposals.