Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Airtime Requirement

SOL #: FA2541-26-002Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK

CHANTILLY, VA, 20151, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ec48ea192b464de99c1f3db6405cfe9c/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 20, 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, under the Department of Defense, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Airtime Requirements. The objective is to establish a contract vehicle providing worldwide commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) services to the U.S. military and partners. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.

Scope of Work

This effort seeks to fulfill EMSS requirements and capabilities by providing access to global commercial satellite communication services. The government is gathering information to ensure any future award is priced fairly and reasonably. The anticipated contract vehicle will support a one-year base period with four one-year options, projected to begin in September 2026.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Duration: Anticipated 1-year base + 4 option years, starting September 2026
Set-Aside: None specified
Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
Response Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Published: February 9, 2026

Purpose

This is a market research effort to identify industry capabilities and gather pricing information to inform a future contract award for EMSS airtime services. The government is seeking to understand the market to ensure competitive and reasonable pricing.

Attachments

Interested parties should review the provided attachments:

RFI Letter
Performance Work Statement (Draft)
EMSS Partial Approved Product List (APL)

Contact Information

Primary: Terrance Starks (terrance.starks@spaceforce.mil)
Secondary: Brian Robertson (brian.robertson.18.ctr@spaceforce.mil)

Additional Notes

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract.