Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, Space Force (FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS). This solicitation, FA251826RP002, seeks services for the operation of electronic and communications facilities, with performance in Colorado Springs, CO. The latest update on April 28, 2026, includes an updated Attachment 5 - Pricing Workbook, clarifying the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) formula. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for comprehensive operations support related to commercial and military satellite communications. The specific services are detailed in the RFP documents, which require a DD Form 2345 for access. The product service code is M1BG (Operation Of Electronic And Communications Facilities).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Solicitation Number: FA251826RP002
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Latest Amendment/Update: April 28, 2026 (Updated Pricing Workbook)
Key Updates & Document Access
Several amendments and updates have been released:
- April 28, 2026: Updated Attachment 5 - Pricing Workbook, clarifying the TEP formula.
- April 22, 2026: Amendment 0002 posted.
- April 16, 2026: Final RFP Questions and Answers updated to include question 53.
- April 13, 2026: Amendment 0001 and the initial Final RFP Questions and Answers were posted.
Offerors must have a current and approved DD Form 2345 to access RFP documents. Access requests should be submitted via the "Attachments/Links" section on SAM.gov. It is critical to obtain documents from both the primary notice (FA251826RP002) and the related notice (COSMOS RFI 1) due to file size constraints.
Proposal Submission
Proposals must be submitted through the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Detailed instructions are available in Section L, Attachment 8, and Attachment 9 of the RFP.
Points of Contact
- Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil
- Carol Rogers: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil
- Alex Bragado: alexander.bragado@spaceforce.mil (Phone: 720-847-0656)