Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6
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 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J6 is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for a comprehensive, global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution. This RFI aims to identify potential sources beyond the current performer. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Scope of Interest
USSOCOM requires a robust, flexible, and resilient COMSATCOM infrastructure to support global Special Operations Forces (SOF). The solution should encompass:
- End-to-End Solution Management: Prime Contractor experience, project management, configuration management, quality assurance, and rapid service activation.
- Global Space Segment: Access to global satellite capacity across various frequency bands, including Legacy UHF channels (EUCOM, AFRICOM, Middle East, Pacific), service portability, and experience with Airborne ISR (AISR) and Communications on the Move (COTM) platforms, with EMI/RFI mitigation.
- Media Port & Gateway Services: Ownership or contractual access to global media ports, physical security, power redundancy, network diversity, and touch maintenance support.
- Terrestrial Backhaul Network: Architecture of terrestrial core network, global Points of Presence (PoPs), GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS interconnections, and network management/monitoring.
- Operations and Maintenance Support: Cleared personnel (TS/SCI), 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) and helpdesk, integration of satellite network monitoring data, and support for iDirect/ViaSat/TDMA/SCPC technologies.
- Security: Company security program, personnel vetting, experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO), and secure communications (SIPRNET, STE/VoSIP).
- Subscription Services: Capability to integrate services from GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS providers.
- Transition: Experience with transitioning global satellite and terrestrial communications networks, with a notional 90-day approach.
Submission & Deadlines
- Response Format: White paper, not exceeding 15 pages (excluding attachments), single-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins. Email submission limit of 5 MB.
- Response Due Date: March 30th, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.
- Questions Due Date: March 16th, 2026, by 09:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Eligibility
This is a Sources Sought notice. Companies, large or small, are encouraged to respond. There is no specific set-aside designation.
Contacts
- Primary: Roberto Mendez (roberto.m.mendez.ctr@socom.mil)
- Secondary: Penny Rice (penny.rice@socom.mil)