Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking information on industry capabilities to provide a comprehensive, global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution. This RFI aims to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of meeting requirements. It is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).

The required solution encompasses:

• Global satellite space segment
• Commercial media port services
• Terrestrial backhaul connectivity (including interconnections to Satellite as a Service providers)
• Comprehensive operational and management support

Specific areas of interest include:

• End-to-End Solution Management experience
• Global Space Segment capabilities (including specific UHF channel requirements)
• Media Port & Gateway Services
• Terrestrial Backhaul Network architecture
• Operations and Maintenance Support (including cleared personnel and facilities)
• Security and adherence to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Subscription Services from GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS providers
• Transition capabilities for global networks

Not applicable, as this is an RFI.

• Responses should be concise, focus on existing capabilities, and follow the RFI structure.
• Submissions must be a white paper, not exceeding 15 pages (excluding attachments), single-spaced, 12-point type.
• Email submission limit is 5 MB.
• Response Due Date: March 25th, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.
• Questions due by: March 12th, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).

Companies, large or small, are encouraged to respond.

• The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
• Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov.

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This RFI is issued by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to conduct market research and identify sources capable of providing a comprehensive, global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and the government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response.

USSOCOM requires a robust, flexible, and resilient COMSATCOM infrastructure to support global Special Operations Forces (SOF), including connectivity for command-and-control (C2), intelligence dissemination, and operational support. The solution encompasses global satellite space segment, commercial media port services, terrestrial backhaul connectivity, and operational/management support.

Respondents are requested to provide information on their capabilities and experience in the following areas:

• End-to-End Solution Management: Experience as a Prime Contractor, project management, configuration management, quality assurance, and rapid service activation.

• Global Space Segment: Access to global satellite capacity across various frequency bands, specific capabilities for Legacy UHF channels (EUCOM, AFRICOM, Middle East, Pacific), service portability, and experience with Airborne ISR (AISR) and Communications on the Move (COTM) platforms. Includes EMI/RFI mitigation.

• Media Port & Gateway Services: Ownership or contractual access to global media ports and satellite capacity, specific commercial media ports, physical security, power redundancy, network diversity, geographically separated redundant ports, and touch maintenance support.

• Terrestrial Backhaul Network: Architecture of terrestrial core network, global Points of Presence (PoPs), GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS interconnections, geographic diversity/redundancy, and network management/monitoring capabilities.

• Operations and Maintenance Support: Ability to provide cleared personnel (TS/SCI), 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) and helpdesk capabilities, experience integrating satellite network monitoring data, specialized support for iDirect/ViaSat/TDMA/SCPC technologies, and details on cleared facilities and personnel.

• Security: Company security program, personnel vetting process, experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO), and capability to provide secure communications (SIPRNET, STE/VoSIP).

• Subscription Services: Capability to provide and integrate services from GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS providers and any future technology plans.

• Transition: Experience with transitioning global satellite and terrestrial communications networks and a notional approach to a 90-day transition timeline.

• Response Format: White paper, not exceeding 15 pages (excluding attachments), single-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins, 8.5" x 11" page size. 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).

Companies, large or small, are encouraged to respond.