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Notice ID: 4bf8040302d243d1935d61062f362db6Sources Sought

Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

Responses closed . Full description on SAM.gov.

Overview

Response deadline
5:00 PM MST
Posted
April 3, 2026
Notice type
Sources Sought
Set-aside
No Set aside used
NAICS
517810: All Other Telecommunications
Agency
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force

Notice details

Office
AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
Place of performance
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80914
PSC
M1BG: OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
First published
Last updated on SAM.gov

Identifiers

Solicitation number
COSMOS-RFI-1
Notice ID
4bf8040302d243d1935d61062f362db6

Description

3 April 2026

BL 20, 21, 22, and 23 are not in the Attachments/Links Section.

13 March 2026

A solicitation has been posted for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)t and can be found under Solicitation Number FA251826RP002 in Sam.gov.

3 March 2026

The second draft of RFP FA251826RP002 and its 14 attachments are now available for review. The Government does not anticipate significant changes between this draft and the final version of the RFP. Draft RFP Q&A Round 2 is also available.

To view the documents, please request access in the Attachments/Links section and send a current, approved DD Form 2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik (stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil) and Ms. Carol Rogers (carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil), if you have not already done so.

Important Notice for All Offerors:

The Government has incorporated industry feedback and made several updates since the initial draft. All parties are strongly encouraged to conduct a thorough review of all documents.

Please pay special attention to the revisions within Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award). Specifically, note the changes and further clarifications made to the experience factors under section L-8.1.2.

Factor 1 - Worldwide Logistics and ITAR Compliance

  1. Changed to allow offerors to submit 1 experience example from the proposing prime and 1 experience example from either the proposing prime or the proposing subcontractor.

Factor 2 – C-ICP (or equivalent)

  1. Changed the required contract experience to 1 year.
  2. All experience examples must be from the proposing prime. Examples from the proposing subcontractor will not be considered or allowed. Added the definition of proposing prime.

Factor 3 – TESA

  1. All experience examples must be from the proposing prime. Examples from the proposing subcontractor will not be considered or allowed. Added the definition of proposing prime.

Please note: Under Factor 2 – C-ICP (or equivalent), experience is allowed only from the proposing prime. C-ICP experience from the proposing prime is paramount because the failure to meticulously manage government property related to this mission can directly impact mission readiness and national security. A lapse in property management for these critical systems could ground essential communication capabilities and jeopardize global military operations. Under Factor 3 – TESA, experience is allowed only from the proposing prime. Proven TESA experience and expertise is critical to timely approvals and uninterrupted access to the COSMOS sites in Germany. These locations directly support WGS and DSCS constellations and provide essential communications to the U.S., NATO, and Allied partners.

The experience for Factor 2 and Factor 3 must reside with the proposing prime contractor, as the prime contractor holds the ultimate accountability and direct contractual responsibility for the entire program. The Government's contractual relationship is solely with the prime, and we have no control over or guarantee of a subcontractor's continued performance. Relying on a subcontractor for these core competencies introduces an unacceptable risk; if that teaming agreement dissolves, the prime would be left without the critical capability, jeopardizing the entire program. Therefore, we require the prime itself to have the proven corporate systems and direct experience to ensure stable, uninterrupted performance and mitigate risk to the Government throughout the life of the contract.

2 March 2026

A virtual Pre-proposal Conference will be held via Microsoft Teams at 10:00 AM MST on 16 March 2026.

This conference will cover Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Therefore, attendance is restricted to parties with a current, certified DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement).

To register, please submit the following information via email to Ms. Stephanie Tancik (stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil) and Ms. Carol Rogers (carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil) no later than 11:00 AM MST on 13 March 2026:

  • Company Name and CAGE Code
  • Full Name, Phone Number, and Email Address for each attendee
  • A copy of your company's approved and completed DD Form 2345. If this form has already been provided to the Contracting Officer for this requirement, please state so in your email in lieu of attaching it again.

Upon verification of your DD Form 2345, you will receive a registration confirmation and a non-transferable Microsoft Teams invitation. Please note that access to the conference will be denied for any individual who has not successfully registered.

27 February 2026

The Draft RFP Round 1 Q and A has been updated to include the complete answers for questions 28 and 84. You can find the updated document in the Attachments/Links section, where these questions are now listed as 95 and 96.

26 February 2026

This is a Pre-solicitation notice for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) at multiple geographically separated units (GSU) as identified in the COSMOS IDIQ PWS located in the Attachments/Links Section of this posting. The COSMOS contract consists of services necessary to support United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) missions worldwide.

The Government intends to issue the formal COSMOS solicitation on or about 13 March 2026 under Solicitation Number FA2518-25-R-P002.

The Space Acquisition and Innovation Office (SAIO) at Peterson Space Force Base intends to solicit competitive proposals to provide non-personal services to support USSF CFC SATCOM and MILSATCOM missions at multiple geographically separated units (GSUs) located worldwide. Access to these performance locations require security classification up to Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level. The contractor facility for the Contractor Inventory Control Point shall be at a CONUS location (excluding Alaska and HI). The government reserves the right to add additional missions or services that are integrally related to the current mission. Additional performance locations may be added as services are increased. The following types of missions and services may be provided: administrative, financial, managerial, Satellite Operations Center (SOC) support, watch-office support, mission planning, remote telemetry and tracking, system upgrades and modifications, mission computer maintenance, mission systems maintenance and database support, technical assistance, government-directed exercise and testing support, simulation trainers, training development and support, communications, electronics, electronic system management, supply, Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Joint World-Wide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), environmental, civil engineering, custodial, industrial, physical and operational security, logistics, depot and supply support.

The current contract expires 31 January 2027. The contemplated contract type for this contract is a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement contract line-item numbers (CLIN). The contemplated IDIQ ordering period is a 5-year base period with (1) 3-year option. The contemplated intial Task Orders are TO 1 - a 3-month phase-in period beginning on or around 1 May 2027 and TO 2 - a 12-month base period, plus (3) 1-year option periods. A contract start date is planned to begin on or around 1 August 2027.

This solicitation will be conducted using full-and-open competition procedures and is open to all offerors. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a $40M small-business size-standard and Product Service Code (PSC) of M1BG - Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities.

This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal. This Notice is not a formal solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Notice, nor otherwise pay for information which is submitted as a result of this Notice.

20 February 2026

Bidder's Library & Draft RFP Q&A Now Available

The Bidder's Library is posted, which you can find in the "Attachments/Links" section. All documents in the library are marked with a "BL" prefix in their titles.  A Bidder's Library Index has also been posted.

Additionally, the initial set of Questions and Answers for the Draft RFP is now available in the same section. Please note that this is not a complete list, and we will post more responses as they become available.

Access Requirements

All documents are considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To be granted access, you must have a current and approved DD Form 2345 on file.

To access the materials, please complete the following steps:

  1. Submit Request on SAM.gov: Initiate an access request for the documents. The CAGE code on your request must match the CAGE code listed on your approved DD Form 2345.

  2. Provide Verification: After submitting your request, email a copy of your approved DD Form 2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil.

Future Updates

More documents may be added to the the bidder's library, if and when any are available. The remaining responses to already submitted questions on the Draft RFP will also be posted as soon as they are available. Please continue to monitor Sam.gov regularly for updates.

16 January 2026

To ensure a fair and transparent process, all official communications, including government answers to questions and feedback, will be posted exclusively on Sam.gov. We will not provide responses or updates via email.

Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: All questions and feedback must be submitted by 5:00 PM MST on 20 January 2026.

  • Template: Submissions must use the template provided in the 5 January 2026, posting on Sam.gov.

  • Proprietary Information: If your submission contains proprietary information, please provide two versions: one with the proprietary information clearly labeled, and a second, redacted version suitable for public posting on Sam.gov.

Please continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates. For technical issues with the website, please contact the Sam.gov Helpdesk via the "Help" tab on this site.

5 January 2026

The draft RFP, FA251826RP002, along with its 13 attachments, is now available for review (see Attachments/Links section). To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links section and send a current, completed and approved DD2345 to Ms.Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. 

All questions and feedback regarding the draft documents are due no later than 5:00 PM MST on 20 January 2026. Please submit your input using the provided “Draft RFP Feedback and Questions” form in the Attachments/Links section to the following individuals:

  • Ms. Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil
  • Ms. Carol Rogers: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil

Important Notice: This is not the final Request for Proposals (RFP), and proposals will not be accepted based on this posting. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this posting.

5 December 2025

The updated milestones as of 5 December 2025, COSMOS Updated Milestones - 5 Dec 2025, have been uploaded under the Attachments section. The projected dates are notional and are subject to change.

Please note the following upcoming projected milestones:

5 Jan 2025 - Draft RFP posted with an opportunity for industry to ask questions and provide feedback. Feedback and questions will be submitted in writing.

13 Jan 26 - Site visit planned for Fort Detrick, MD and an opportunity for industry to ask questions regarding the site only. Questions will be submitted in writing. See post from 3 Dec 2025 for site visit information.

23 Feb 2025 - Final RFP posted.

26 Feb 2025 – Pre-Proposal Conference with industry (virtual).

Note: Due to the Government shutdown and the reacquisition phase we are in, the Government will not be meeting with companies one on one. We also will not provide updates, information or documents through email. All updates, information, and documents concerning this reacquisition are in this posting. To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links sections and send a completed and approved DD2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik, Contracting Officer at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil.

3 December 2025

RESCHEDULED SITE VISIT TO FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND:

On 13 January 2026, the Government will host a site visit at Fort Detrick, MD in support of the COSMOS acquisition. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to two representatives per company. A Secret clearance is required for all attendees.

NOTE: All registrations and VAR submissions must be resubmitted, as previous ones are no longer valid.

Interested parties are required to register by 5:00 PM MST on 19 December 2025, by providing the following information for each attendee:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Company Name

Please submit this information to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil and Ms. Carol Rogers at carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil .

Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with further details regarding the meeting location and visitor requirements. Due to the processing time required for each visitor, late registrations will not be accepted.

Please note that the Government will not reimburse contractors or responders for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, participating in the site visit, exchanging information, or for any associated travel.

18 November 2025

The updated milestones as of 17 November 2025, COSMOS Updated Milestones - 17 Nov 2025, have been uploaded under the Attachments section. The projected dates are notional and are subject to change.

Please note the following upcoming projected milestones:

15 Dec 2025 - Draft RFP posted with an opportunity for industry to ask questions and provide feedback. Feeback and questions will be submitted in writing.

13 Jan 26 - Site visit planned for Fort Detrick, MD and an opportunity for industry to ask questions regarding the site visit only. Questions will be submitted in writing. Further details and instructions will be provided once the site visit date is confirmed.

6 Feb 2025 - Final RFP posted.

10 Feb 2025 – Pre-Proposal Conference with industry (virtual).

Note: Due to the Government shutdown and the reacquisition phase we are in, the Government will not be meeting with companies one on one. We also will not provide updates, information or documents through email. All updates, information, and documents concerning this reacquisition are in this posting. To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links sections and send a completed and approved DD2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik, Contracting Officer at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil.

14 October 2025

Confirming the site visit Fort Detrick, MD originally scheduled for 15 October 2025 is CANCELLED. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates.

29 September 2025

If the government shuts down and the shutdown continues through 9 October 2025, the site visit scheduled for 15 October 2025, will be cancelled or rescheduled. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates on if and when a future site visit will be rescheduled.

4 September 2025

SITE VISIT TO FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND:

This is a site visit to a Wideband SATCOM Operations Center in support of the COSMOS acquisition. The Draft RFP will be posted prior to the site visit (exact date unknown at this time) but will NOT be discussed during the site visit.

On 15 October 2025, the Government will host a site visit at Fort Detrick, MD in support of the COSMOS acquisition. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to two representatives per company. A Secret clearance is required for all attendees.

Interested parties are required to register by 5:00 PM MST on 26 September 2025, by providing the following information for each attendee:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Company Name

Please submit this information to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil and Ms.Carol Rogers at carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil

Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with further details regarding the meeting location and visitor requirements. Due to the processing time required for each visitor, late registrations will not be accepted.

Please note that the Government will not reimburse contractors or responders for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, participating in the site visit, exchanging information, or for any associated travel.

13 August 2025

  Round 2 - Q&A has been posted.  

2 July 2025

  Round 1 - Q&A has been posted.  

23 June 2025

RFI 3 posted.  Please submit responses by 30 June 2025 at 5:00pm MT to:

Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil

Ms. Nashua Martinez at nashua.martinez@spaceforce.mil

18 June 2025

As a follow-up to the Virtual Industry Day held on June 10, 2025, please find attached the following documents:

  • Virtual Industry Day Attendee List: Includes company name and primary point of contact for each organization.
  • General Session Slide Deck: A copy of the presentation slides from the general session.

Important Update: Contracting Officer

Please note a change to the Contracting Officer. The correct point of contact is now:

Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil

We appreciate your participation in the Industry Day and look forward to continued engagement.

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9 June 2025

The agenda for the upcoming Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) Virtual Industry Day, held on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, is attached for your reference.

Please note that the times listed are subject to change.

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3 June 2025

Virtual Industry Day and One-on-One Sessions

The Government will host a Virtual Industry Day on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) acquisition. This effort will be the follow-on contract to the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) contract.

General Session.

This live event will be accessible via Teams on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 0830MT – 1200MT. 

Questions regarding information presented during the General Session must be submitted to the Government Points of Contact (POCs) by close of business (COB) on Friday, 13 June 2025. Please indicate whether each question is proprietary. Proprietary questions will be answered directly to your company. All remaining questions will be consolidated, anonymized, answered, and published on sam.gov.

Virtual One-on-One Sessions.

One-on-one meetings will be held from the afternoon of 10 June through 12 June 2025. Each appointment is limited to 40 minutes. While we will try to accommodate your preferred time slot, the final schedule is determined by the Government. Your confirmed one-on-one time will be included in your registration confirmation. Late registrations will be accepted, but early registrants will receive priority consideration for their preferred time slots.

The purpose of these one-on-one sessions is to gather objective feedback for the Government on the COSMOS IDIQ and Speritus Task Order requirements and to foster open dialogue. These sessions are not a platform for vendor promotion.

To help the Government prepare for your one-on-one session, please submit your questions to the Government POCs listed below by 1000 MT on 6 June 2025. Indicate whether each question is proprietary. Proprietary questions will be answered directly during your session. All other questions will be consolidated, anonymized, answered, and published on sam.gov.

NOTE: Please be advised that if your company has already submitted questions pertaining to the requirements in response to Request for Information (RFI) #2, these will be addressed during your individual meeting.

Registration Form.  

If your company plans on attending the General Session of the Virtual Industry Day and/or scheduling an appointment for a Virtual One-on-one session, please submit a completed COSMOS Industry Conference Vendor Registration form NLT 1000 MT on 6 June 2025 to: 

Ms. Christina Ming, COSMOS CO: christina.ming.2@spaceforce.mil

Ms. Nashua Martinez, COSMOS CS: nashua.martinez@spaceforce.mil

Ms. Carol Rogers, COSMOS PM: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil  
 

Proposed Schedule of Events.

(Vendor will receive a more detailed agenda on or before 09 June 2025.)

10 June 2025, 0830 – 1200 MT:  Virtual Industry Day, General Session - Briefings on Mission and Requirements

10 June 2025, 1430 - 1610 MT: Virtual One-on-One Sessions

11 June 2025 – 12 June 2025, 0800 -1510 MT: Virtual One-on-One Sessions

Attachment: 

Virtual COSMOS Industry Day Vendor Registration

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20 May 2025

RFI No. 2:  Updated Submission Deadline and Instructions 

Key Changes:

  • Government's General Questions & Technical Experience Responses: 

            Deadline is NLT 27 May 2025 at 1000 MDT.

  • Industry Questions/Comments on COSMOS/Spertius PWS & Appendix 2: 

           Deadline remains NLT 29 May 2025 at 1000 MDT. (No change)

Submission Instructions:

Please submit all responses and questions/comments to the following individuals:

  • Ms. Christina Ming, COSMOS CO: christina.ming.2@spaceforce.mil
  • Ms. Nashua Martinez, COSMOS CS: nashua.martinez@spaceforce.mil
  • Ms. Carol Rogers, COSMOS PM: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil

All other information in the 14 May 2025 notification remains unchanged

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14 May 2025

RFI No. 2 – General Questions and Technical Experience

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A RFI ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES.

Please submit your response to our General Questions and Technical Experience directly to the Government's Points of Contact listed in this announcement no later than 22 May 2025 at 1000 MDT. 

Vendors are also requested to submit any questions or comments regarding the attached COSMOS and Spertius Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Appendix 2 utilizing the attached "COSMOS Question(s) from Industry" by 29 May 29 at 1000 MDT.

The Government will consolidate these submissions, provide answers, and post a COSMOS Consolidated Q&A document on or around June 6, 2025.

 ATTACHMENTS

  1. DRAFT COSMOS IDIQ, 4.28.25, VERSION 1.0
  2. CUI DRAFT SPERITUS TASK ORDER 2, 4.28.25, VERSION 1.0
  3. CUI DRAFT Appendix 2 – Baseline Services and Equipment Summary
  4. COSMOS Technical Experience Form
  5. COSMOS RFI 2 VERSION 0008
  6. COSMOS Question(s) from Industry VERSION 001       

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14 March 2025

COSMOS Industry Conference & One-on-Ones – Postponed Until Further Notice      

Due to the recent executive orders and budget uncertainties, the Government postpones the COSMOS Industry Conference and One-on-ones until further notice.   

The Government intends to release a DRAFT PWS of the COSMOS requirement; however, this has been tentatively pushed out to May 2025.   

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27 February 2025

COSMOS Presolicitation & Industry Conference Notice 

The Government will host a three-day Industry Conference from 25-27 March 2025 for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) acquisition. This effort will be the follow-on contract to the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) contract. If your company plans on attending the general session and/or scheduling an appointment for a one-on-one session, please submit a completed COSMOS Industry Conference Vendor Registration form COB 17 Mar 2025 to: 

Ms. Christina Ming, COSMOS CO: christina.ming.2@spaceforce.mil

Ms. Carol Rogers, COSMOS PM: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil 
 

General Session is from 0900 – 1200 on 25 March 2025 and will be held at the Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs in the Ballroom. While the One-On-One sessions (info below) will be limited to 3 individuals per time slot – the General Session is open to All Registrants. Note the maximum capacity of the Ballroom is 100 participants.   

Check-in for the General Session starts at 0830 in the Ballroom

Location: Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport

1645 N. Newport Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone: 719-597-7000

Proposed Schedule of Events (Vendor will receive a complete agenda upon registration)

25 March 2025 (Morning) – Briefings on Mission and Requirements

25 March 2025 (Afternoon) – One-on-One sessions

26 – 27 March 2025 – One-on-One sessions

One-on-One sessions will be at the Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs in the Blue Spruce Executive Conference Room.  Appointment times are limited to 40 minutes and no more than 3 individuals per time slot.  We will make an attempt to accommodate your desired one-on-one time slot however the schedule is at the discretion of the Government. Ground rules and one-on-one times will be sent with your registration confirmation. We will accept late registrations however considerations for preferred one-on-one time slots will be given to early registrants. 

Attachments: 

1. COSMOS Industry Conference Announcement 

2. COSMOS Industry Conference Agenda

3. COSMOS Industry Conference Vendor Registeration

4. COSMOS Synopsis_Presolicitation Notice

DRAFT COSMOS IDIQ PWS and DRAFT Task Order 1 PWS:

Available on or after 10 Mar 2025 

These documents are Controlled Unclassified Information and will require Contractors to have an active Joint Certification Program status and approved DD2345. Additional instructions to request the DRAFT PWSs will be posted to Sam.gov on or after 10 March 2025.

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6 Nov 2024 

Change COSMOS RFI 1 Submission Date as follows: 

FROM: 18 Nov 2024 at 1000 MDT

TO: 2 Dec 2024 at 1000 MST

See COSMOS RFI 1 Description and COSMOS RFI1_Atch 6_v005 for changes. 

All other items listed within the RFI 1 and attached remain unchanged. 

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25 Oct 2024

Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

RFI #1:  Request for Capability Package and Initial Questionnaire

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A RFI ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES.

This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or solicitation, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a RFI announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. SpOC/SAIO will not accept or acknowledge emails over 5MB, brochures, samples, catalogs, and any other marketing solicitation information. 

This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only. Information received will assist the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Acquisitions and Integration Office (SAIO) in determining the best acquisition strategy for award consideration of continued non-commercial, non-personal services for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) requirement. This requirement will be follow-on contract for the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) contract. COSMOS will retain the current WSOTS II efforts in providing support to Space Operations Command (SpOC), Space Delta 8 (DEL 8), 53rd Space Operations Squadron (53 SOPS) and the Satellite Communications Office (SATCOM Office). The current contract, Wideband Satellite Communication Operation and Technical Support (WSOTS) II, with Procurement Instrument Identifier of W9126019C0001 is forecasted to end 31 Jan 2027. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 517810 – All Other Telecommunications, and PSC Code is DG11 It and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services, Size Std - $40M

This is not a request for proposal.  Your response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will be used by the USSF SAIO to further its market research and future contract strategy planning.

Vendors may submit their capability packages and responses to the attached Microsoft excel Initial Questionnaire (see Atch 3) directly to the Government's Points of Contact listed in this announcement by no later than 18 Nov 2024 at 1000 MDT. Limit your capability package to not more than fifteen (15) single sided pages. This can be in Microsoft Word or PDF.  Please provide responses to the Government's Questions only in Atch 3 the Microsoft Excel version.

Vendors may also submit recommendations and/or questions in regard to the attached PDF version, DRAFT WSOTS II PWS (predecessor contract) to the Government’s POCs on or before the closing time on this RFI. Again, please only submit these questions in Atch 3 Microsoft Excel version. 

The Government will then provide all questions and answers from this Initial Questionnaire to include the DRAFT WSOTS II PWS on or before 23 Dec 2024 via sam.gov.

Please note that the DRAFT WSOTS II PWS and Appendix 2 (Atch 1 & Atch 2) include Export Control, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Controlled Technical Data, and other sensitive documents. To access these documents, please refer to Atch 6, COSMOS RFI 1 v004, PDF version of this RFI for instructions on how to gain access to the Atch 1, CUI DRAFT WSOTS II PWS, and Atch 2, CUI DRAFT WSOTS II, Appendix 2.

Attachments: 

  1. CUI DRAFT WSOTS II PWS Version 5. 
  2. CUI DRAFT WSOTS II PWS, Appendix 2.  
  3. Vendor's Responses (PDF and Mircosoft Excel) 
  4. DoDI 5200.48 
  5. J3 JCP Guide 
  6. COSMOS RFI 1 v005.

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Additional Details

Solicitation Number

COSMOS-RFI-1

Archive Date

Jan 30, 2027

Office Address

PETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-4184