Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

SOL #: FA251826RP002Solicitation

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

Operation Of Electronic And Communications Facilities (M1BG)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d0151f6596eb4a3b92590f2c9e0a43cf/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 13, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 28, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 1, 2026, 5:00 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 Department of the Air Force, specifically USSF SPOC/SAIO, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS). This opportunity, identified as Solicitation Number 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 EDT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities related to Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support. Specific details are contained within the RFP documents, including various Performance Work Statements (PWS) for IDIQ and Task Orders.

Key Updates

An Amendment 0001 to the solicitation was posted on April 13, 2026, along with updated Final RFP Questions and Answers. The Final RFP Q&A was further updated on April 16, 2026, to include question 53. Offerors should refer to the official amendment files (containing "0001" in the title) and reference documents (showing tracked changes).

Accessing Solicitation Documents

Access to the RFP documents requires a current and approved DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement). Interested vendors must submit their DD Form 2345 to the listed Points of Contact and concurrently request access via the "Attachments/Links" section on SAM.gov. The official Bidder's Library is maintained under the related notice, COSMOS RFI 1, due to file size constraints. Offerors must obtain access to both SAM.gov postings (FA251826RP002 and COSMOS RFI 1) to ensure they have all necessary documentation.

Proposal Submission

Proposals must be submitted electronically 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.