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 Solicitation (FA251826RP002) for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS). This opportunity seeks support for the operation of electronic and communications facilities. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, identified by Product Service Code M1BG, focuses on providing comprehensive operations support for commercial and military satellite communications. The specific details of the required services are outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: FA251826RP002
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Z
- Set-Aside: None
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, USSF SPOC/SAIO
- Place of Performance: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Accessing Solicitation Documents
Access to the RFP documents requires a current and approved DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement).
- To gain access: Submit your DD Form 2345 to the listed Points of Contact and concurrently request access via the "Attachments/Links" section for this solicitation on SAM.gov.
- If your organization has previously submitted a DD Form 2345 for this effort, only request access via the "Attachments/Links" section.
- Important: Offerors must obtain access to both the primary notice (FA251826RP002) and the related notice (COSMOS RFI 1) on SAM.gov to ensure all necessary documentation, including the official Bidder's Library, is obtained.
Proposal Submission
Proposals must be submitted through the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Detailed instructions for using PIEE are provided in Section L, Attachment 8, and Attachment 9 of the RFP.
Updates and Amendments
- Amendment 0001 and the Final RFP Questions and Answers were posted on April 13, 2026. Official amendment files contain "0001" in their title, while reference documents show tracked changes.
- Pre-Proposal Conference slides and an earlier Final RFP Q&A template were posted on March 16, 2026. The latest Q&A should be referenced.
Points of Contact
- Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil
- Carol Rogers: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil
- Alex Bragado: alexander.bragado@spaceforce.mil, 720-847-0656