SERVICE EXTENSION FOR SATELLITE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES (SOMSS) CONTRACT
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 (USSF SPOC/SAIO) has issued a Justification & Approval (J&A) for a service extension for Satellite Operations, Maintenance, and Support Services (SOMSS). This J&A justifies a sole-source award to INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING to ensure the continuation of mission-critical services due to ongoing military conflicts and acquisition delays. A follow-on requirement is planned to be competed as a Small Business Set-Aside on the GSA OASIS+ Small Business Pool.
Scope of Work
This extension covers the continuation of critical Satellite Communication (SATCOM) services, specifically Telemetry, Tracking & Commanding (TT&C) operations. These services are essential for the Fleet Satellite (FLTSAT), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow-on (UFO), and Mobile Users Objective System (MUOS) communication satellites. Services are provided via the Space-to-Ground Link System (SGLS) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) antennas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with Cost-Reimbursable Other Direct Cost (ODC) CLINs.
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This specific extension is a sole-source justification. A follow-on requirement will be a Small Business Set-Aside on the GSA OASIS+ SB IDIQ contract vehicle.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and not a solicitation for proposals. The justification is based on unusual and compelling urgency to prevent a break in essential services. The J&A will be posted within 14 days after the award for a 30-day public review period.
Additional Notes
The need for this sole-source extension stems from delays caused by government shutdowns and issues in transferring work from the Navy to the USSF, which resulted in an incomplete requirements package for the follow-on. A 30-60 day phase-in period is also required, which cannot be accommodated under current acquisition timelines. The government intends to compare proposed prices for this extension with historical prices to determine fairness and reasonableness.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Eduardo Vazquez Ortiz (eduardo.vazquez_ortiz.1@spaceforce.mil)