Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

The Space Acquisition and Innovation Office (SAIO) of the U.S. Space Force is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (COSMOS‑RFI‑1) to assess industry capability to provide Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) under a future single‑award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will support USSF Combat Forces Command (CFC) SATCOM and MILSATCOM missions at multiple geographically separated units worldwide, requiring contractor personnel to hold Top‑Secret/SCI clearances and a CONUS‑based Contractor Inventory Control Point (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Scope of work encompasses administrative, financial, and managerial functions; Satellite Operations Center and watch‑office support; mission planning, telemetry, tracking, system upgrades, maintenance, database and technical assistance; training development and simulation; network services (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS); logistics, supply, depot, and security services; and related civil‑engineering and custodial tasks. The anticipated acquisition will be a 5‑year base IDIQ (with a three‑year option) using firm‑fixed‑price and cost‑reimbursement line items, with initial task orders including a three‑month phase‑in (≈ May 2027) and a 12‑month base period (≈ August 2027) plus one‑year options. NAICS Code 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and PSC M1BG (Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities) apply; no set‑aside is required. Industry is asked to submit a capability package and completed Initial Questionnaire (Excel) to the point of contact, Stephanie Tancik (stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil), no later than 18 Nov 2024 1000 MDT. Responses are voluntary and will inform the forthcoming formal solicitation expected around 13 Mar 2026 (Solicitation No. FA2518‑25‑R‑P002).

Notice ID

4bf8040302d243d1935d61062f362db6

Solicitation Number

COSMOS-RFI-1

NAICS Code

517810

Classification Code

M1BG