Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) - RFI 1

Quick Summary

The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), has posted a solicitation for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) under Solicitation Number FA251826RP002. This is a full-and-open competition for a Single Award IDIQ contract to provide worldwide SATCOM/MILSATCOM operations and maintenance services. Proposals are due April 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks non-personal services to support USSF Combat Forces Command (CFC) SATCOM and MILSATCOM missions globally. Services encompass a broad range, including administrative, financial, managerial, Satellite Operations Center (SOC) support, watch-office support, mission planning, remote telemetry and tracking, system upgrades and modifications, mission computer/systems maintenance, database support, technical assistance, exercise/testing support, simulation trainers, training development, communications, electronics, electronic system management, supply, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, environmental, civil engineering, custodial, industrial, physical and operational security, logistics, depot, and supply support. Performance locations are multiple geographically separated units (GSUs) worldwide, requiring security classification up to Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The Contractor Inventory Control Point (C-ICP) facility must be CONUS (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).

Contract Details

• Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
• Period: A 5-year base ordering period with one 3-year option. The current contract expires January 31, 2027.
• Initial Task Orders: TO 1 (3-month phase-in, ~May 1, 2027) and TO 2 (12-month base + three 1-year options).
• Contract Start: Planned for ~August 1, 2027.
• Set-Aside: Full-and-open competition.
• NAICS: 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a $40M small-business size-standard.
• PSC: M1BG - Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities.

Key Updates & Evaluation Factors

The second draft RFP (March 3, 2026) highlighted significant revisions in Section L (Instructions) and Section M (Evaluation Factors), particularly concerning experience factors under L-8.1.2:

• Factor 1 (Worldwide Logistics and ITAR Compliance): Allows one experience example from the prime and one from either the prime or a subcontractor.
• Factor 2 (C-ICP): Requires one year of experience, with all examples exclusively from the proposing prime. This is critical due to the direct impact on mission readiness and national security.
• Factor 3 (TESA): Requires all experience examples exclusively from the proposing prime. This is vital for timely approvals and uninterrupted access to COSMOS sites in Germany.
• Rationale: The Government emphasizes that the prime contractor holds ultimate accountability and direct contractual responsibility, making prime-only experience for core competencies essential to mitigate risk.

Important Dates & Access Requirements

• Solicitation Posted: March 13, 2026 (FA251826RP002).
• Virtual Pre-proposal Conference: Held March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. Attendance required a current, certified DD Form 2345 for CUI access.
• Proposals Due: April 27, 2026.
• Document Access: All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents, including the Bidder's Library and Draft RFPs, require a current, approved DD Form 2345. Request access via SAM.gov and email verification to Ms. Stephanie Tancik.
• Official Communications: All official communications and updates will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov.

Contact Information

• Primary: Ms. Stephanie Tancik (stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil)
• Secondary: Ms. Carol Rogers (carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil)