Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM Enterprise Mission Management (PATSEMM) Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI)

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force (Space Force) is conducting a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) for Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM Enterprise Mission Management (PATSEMM). This RFI seeks industry capabilities to rapidly develop and provide mission planning and management services for the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) across the PATS Family of Systems. Responses are due by July 10, 2026.

Purpose & Background

The Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) provides anti-jam wideband SATCOM capability using the PTW. Requirements for PTW mission management have evolved, necessitating a more rapid and flexible approach. This RFI serves as market research to inform the Government's procurement strategy for PATSEMM, which will support operational PTW satellite communications missions.

Scope of Work (PATSEMM)

PATSEMM encompasses mission planning, mission operations, mission product generation, and systems integration for the PATS Family of Systems (PTWoW, PTS-G, PTS-P, Enhanced PTS-P, PTWoC) across both classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments. Key areas include:

• Mission Planning (SIPR): Workflows, supportability analysis, resource determination/scheduling, mission request/approval, operator UX, interface implementation, metadata capture, and operation within security accreditation boundaries.
• Mission Operations (SIPR): Building/integrating MMS Operations, execution of approved plans, C2 for PTW ground elements, configuration file generation, mission replanning, and cross-domain product preparation.
• Cross-Domain Data Preparation: Preparing mission products for bidirectional transfer via Government-provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Mission Operations (NIPR): Receipt/processing of cross-domain products, configuration/artifact distribution, and coordination with network/host systems.
• Interfaces and Integration: Implementing against Government-defined/approved ICDs for mission C2, enterprise mission management, and network management systems.
• Transition and Operational Cutover: Building on existing capabilities, knowledge transfer, and risk mitigation.

Key RFI Questions

Vendors are asked to address proposed solutions for the outlined scope, support for future PATS capabilities, experience with high TRL payload management/optimization/crypto integration, rapid incremental capability insertion, risks in transitioning from incumbents, Government Purpose Rights (GPR) for non-commercial solutions, integration with DoW DevSecOps environments, COTS/proprietary solutions, existing contracts (GSA, SpEC, OTA), human engineering approach, and relevant prior programs. Responses should include assumptions and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
• NAICS: 517810 (Size Standard: $40,000,000)
• Response Due: July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
• Published: June 10, 2026

Response Instructions

Responses should be submitted as a white paper (PDF or Word) with optional attachments, adhering to specific formatting (8.5x11, 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman). An optional 5-page white paper describing company products/expertise is permitted. All material must be UNCLASSIFIED, non-confidential, and non-proprietary to the maximum extent practicable. Enclosure 1 (TRDs and ICDs) requires a written request and security clearance verification.

Additional Notes

This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to award. The Government will not pay for response costs. An industry day with one-on-one meetings is planned. Small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged to respond.