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 (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 in Colorado Springs, CO. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity, identified by Product Service Code M1BG, focuses on providing comprehensive operations support for both commercial and military satellite communications. While specific details are contained within the attachments, the scope generally involves the operation of electronic and communication facilities. Key attachments include a COSMOS IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS) and PWS documents for Task Orders 1 (Phase-In) and 2 (Speritus).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Solicitation Number: FA251826RP002
- Set-Aside: Not specified in the provided information.
- Place of Performance: Colorado Springs, CO 80914, United States
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
- Published: March 16, 2026
Accessing RFP & Submission
Interested vendors must possess a current and approved DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to access the RFP documents. To gain access, submit the DD Form 2345 to the listed Points of Contact and concurrently request access via the "Attachments/Links" section on SAM.gov. If DD Form 2345 has been previously submitted for this effort, only access request via SAM.gov is needed.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Detailed instructions for PIEE submission are available in Section L, Attachment 8 ("PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Access Instructions"), and Attachment 9 ("Posting Offer in Solicitation Module") of the RFP.
Additional Information
A Pre-Proposal Conference was held, and its slides are available. A Final RFP Q&A template has also been posted, though it currently contains no specific questions or answers. Key attachments include pricing workbooks, labor category tools, and sections L and M of the RFP.
Points of Contact:
- Ms. Stephanie Tancik (stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil)
- Ms. Carol Rogers (carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil)
- Mr. Alex Bragado (alexander.bragado@spaceforce.mil)