United States Army Alternative Positioning, Navigation and Timing

SOL #: FA2541-26-004Sources 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

Chantilly, VA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 17, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 1, 2026, 4:00 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 Defense (U.S. Army PEO - Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors) is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) for Alternative Positioning, Navigation and Timing (ALTPNT/ALTNAV) satellite airtime and engineering support. This RFI is exclusively open to current pLEO contractors with NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) asserted in their SAM registration. The purpose is to identify qualified sources for a task order providing support for the Army's custom ALTNAV solution. Responses are due May 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFI seeks to identify contractors capable of providing satellite airtime and comprehensive engineering and maintenance support. The services are crucial for the successful transition to operation of a custom Alternative Position, Navigation, and Timing (ALTPNT), also known as "ALTNAV," solution developed by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) - Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) Project Manager (PM) Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Request for Information)
  • Product/Service Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
  • Set-Aside: None specified; however, access is restricted to current pLEO contractors with NAICS 517410.
  • Response Due: May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
  • Published: April 17, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
  • Place of Performance: Chantilly, VA 20151, United States

Evaluation

This RFI is for market research purposes only. Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities and determine potential sources for the future task order. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.

Additional Notes

Access to further information regarding this RFI will only be provided to entities that have the appropriate NAICS code, 517410 -- Satellite Telecommunications, within their SAM Registration assertion.

People

Points of Contact

Terrance StarksPRIMARY
terrance.starks@spaceforce.mil
Brian RobertsonSECONDARY
brian.robertson.18.ctr@spaceforce.mil

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