Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) - Virtual Industry Day Attendee List & Slides

SOL #: COSMOS-RFI-1Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
PETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-4184, United States

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Oct 28, 2024
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Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jun 30, 2025, 11:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

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

People

Points of Contact

Stephanie TancikPRIMARY
Nashua MartinezSECONDARY

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