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. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity, identified by Product Service Code M1BG, involves providing operations support for commercial and military satellite communications. The place of performance is Colorado Springs, CO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Solicitation Number: FA251826RP002
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 22, 2026 (latest amendment)
Accessing Documents & Submission
To access the RFP documents, interested vendors must possess a current and approved DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement). Firms must submit their DD Form 2345 to the listed Points of Contact and concurrently request access via the "Attachments/Links" section on SAM.gov. All solicitation amendments are posted under the primary notice, FA251826RP002. However, 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 to ensure they have all necessary documentation. Proposals must be submitted through the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Further instructions are available in Section L, Attachment 8, and Attachment 9 of the RFP.
Amendments & Updates
- April 22, 2026: Amendment 0002 for solicitation FA251826RP002 was posted.
- April 16, 2026: The Final RFP Question and Answers document was updated to include question 53.
- April 13, 2026: Amendment 0001 and the Final RFP Questions and Answers were posted. Official amendment files contain "0001" in the title, while reference documents show tracked changes.
- March 16, 2026: COSMOS Pre-Proposal Conference slides and the Final RFP Q&A template were posted.
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