Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines projected milestones for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) opportunity. It provides a timeline for key events leading up to contract award and performance start.

Not detailed in this document; this focuses on the project timeline.

• The document indicates a projected Contract Award in February 2027.

• Transition is allotted 90 days, starting May 1, 2027.

• Performance is scheduled to start on August 1, 2027.

• Release of Draft Solicitation / Request for Proposal (RFP): January 5, 2026

• Questions regarding draft RFP and Site Visit due to Government: January 20, 2026

• Final Solicitation Issued: February 23, 2026

• Pre-Proposal Conference (virtual): February 26, 2026

• Proposals Due: April 27, 2026

• Source Selection: May – September 2026

Not detailed in this document.

• A site visit to Fort Detrick, MD is scheduled for January 13, 2026.
• This document reflects projected milestones as of December 5, 2025.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides projected milestones for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) project. It outlines key dates for the solicitation process, contract award, and performance start.

This information is crucial for potential bidders as it details the timeline for the opportunity, including:

• Release of Draft Solicitation/RFP: 15 Dec 25
• Industry Questions Due: 29 Dec 25
• Site Visit: 13 Jan 26
• Final Solicitation Issued: 6 Feb 26
• Pre-Proposal Conference: 10 Feb 26
• Proposals Due: 30 Mar 26
• Contract Award: Feb 27
• Performance Start: 30 Jul 27

All dates are noted as notional and subject to change.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI No. 3 – General Questions" related to Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS). It explicitly states that this RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals or bids, meaning no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

The RFI seeks information from potential vendors on their experience in several key areas relevant to potential future contracts. Bidders are asked to describe their experience with:

• Worldwide Supply and Logistics Management: Including the number of items managed and ITAR compliance for overseas shipments via commercial means. Specify if experience was as a prime or subcontractor.
• Item Management for Weapons Systems (C-ICP): Including operation of contractor-owned warehouses (CONUS) for shipping, receiving, inventory, and global shipping of parts. Specify if experience was as a prime or subcontractor.
• Enterprise Logistics Management Systems (ELMS) / Defense Property Accounting System (DPAS): The impact of a government off-the-shelf (GOTS) product on existing Inventory Management Systems (IMS), including pros and cons of mandating such a product.
• Global Network System Administration: Both in-person and remote experience. Specify if experience was as a prime or subcontractor.
• Satellite Communications: Specify if experience was as a prime or subcontractor.
• Secure Network Support: Including Authority to Operate (ATO) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes. Specify if experience was as a prime or subcontractor.

This RFI is an opportunity for vendors to provide insights that may shape future government requirements and solicitations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an agenda for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) Virtual Industry Day hosted by the Space Operations Command, Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SpOC/SAIO). The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

This agenda outlines the schedule and topics for the COSMOS Virtual Industry Day. It provides potential bidders with information on:

• Key Speakers: Identifies program managers, commanders, and contracting officers who will present.
• Topics Covered: Includes forum overview, mission delta brief, SAIO and COSMOS program overviews, mission partner briefings, contract scope, PWS highlights, and acquisition/solicitation details.
• Interaction Opportunities: Details Q&A sessions, a discussion panel for submitted questions, and individual one-on-one sessions scheduled for June 11-12, 2025.

This information is crucial for bidders to understand the program, the acquisition strategy, and to prepare questions for the industry day and subsequent one-on-one sessions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a registration form for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) Virtual Industry Day. It is used by vendors to register their company information and request one-on-one session times with the government.

• Company Information: Fields for Company Name, Primary Point of Contact (POC) Name, Email, and Phone.
• Virtual One-on-One Registration: Vendors indicate their top three preferences for one-on-one session time slots on Day 1 (June 10, 2025), Day 2 (June 11, 2025), and Day 3 (June 12, 2025) by annotating with 1, 2, or 3.
• Government Use Section: Fields for Date Received, Initials, Notes, Date Company Notified, One-on-One Session Time, Initials, and Notes, to be completed by the Government.

This form is essential for any vendor wishing to participate in the COSMOS Virtual Industry Day and secure a one-on-one session with the Space Operations Command Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SpOC/SAIO). Completing this form accurately and submitting it by the required deadline (if specified elsewhere) is necessary to engage directly with the government regarding this opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal operations, maintenance, and support services for the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Space Delta 8 (DEL 8) Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) missions worldwide. The primary goal is to ensure the continuous support of MILSATCOM, which is vital for national security, providing protected and assured communications for key decision-makers and forces.

• Provide services supporting USSF MILSATCOM missions, including security classifications up to Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

• Support may include administrative, financial, and managerial resources for various satellite constellations (e.g., Ultra-High Frequency, Follow-On, Mobile User Objective System) and the Global Broadcast System.

• Potential future services include Satellite Operations Center (SOC) support, telemetry and tracking, system upgrades, maintenance, technical assistance, training development, and various security and information management services.

• The government reserves the right to add or remove missions, services, or assets.

• Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Program to meet or exceed performance requirements.

• Specific quality and performance requirements will be detailed in individual Task Orders (TOs).

• Contractor personnel must be properly trained, certified, and qualified.

• This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.

• Supported sites will be identified at the Task Order (TO) level, with potential future sites including Point Mugu, California; Prospect Harbor, Maine; Finegayan, Guam; and Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.

• Security: Up to TS/SCI clearance may be required. Contractor shall provide industrial, physical, and operational security.

• Personnel: Contractor employees must clearly identify themselves as contractors. Common Access Cards (CACs) may be required for installation access or network use.

• Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental activities.

• Contractor shall develop and maintain a self-contained training program.

• Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) may be required.

• Travel may be required both CONUS and OCONUS, with specific requirements detailed in TOs.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The primary objective is to provide non-personal operations, maintenance, and support services for the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Space Delta 8 (DEL 8) SATCOM and MILSATCOM missions.

• Support for USSF MILSATCOM missions, including security classifications up to Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

• Potential for future addition of related missions or services.

• Services may include Satellite Operations Center (SOC) support, remote telemetry and tracking, system upgrades, mission computer maintenance, technical assistance, training development, and support for various communication networks (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS).

• Geographic locations may include current and future sites within the continental United States and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS).

• The contractor shall provide cost and technical proposals for changes in facilities, systems, equipment, locations, and quantities.

• The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Program that meets or exceeds all performance requirements.

• Government will evaluate performance through inspection of services, compliance, and management audits.

• Major and minor non-conformances will be managed via Corrective Action Requests (CARs).

• The contract is an IDIQ contract.

• Specific Task Orders (TOs) will define the period and place of performance.

• Future geographically separate sites may be added.

• Contractor personnel must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Contractor personnel must clearly identify themselves as contractors in all communications.

• Common Access Cards (CACs) are required for ongoing access to USSF installations/stations or DAF network access.

• Security requirements include industrial, physical, and operational security, and resource protection, with potential for processing, handling, and storing classified information up to TS/SCI.

• Environmental compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies is required.

• Safety compliance with local and international safety standards is required.

• Contractor shall provide necessary materials, supplies, vehicles, and equipment unless government-provided.

• Contractor training program must be self-contained and subject to government observation.

• Travel to various locations within the US and OCONUS may be required, with specific requirements defined in TOs.