Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Acquisition and Innovation Office (SAIO) is conducting market research for a single‑award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract—Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS). The IDIQ will provide non‑personnel services to support USSF Combat Forces Command (CFC) commercial and military SATCOM missions worldwide, including Satellite Operations Center (SOC) and watch‑office support, mission planning, telemetry, system upgrades, maintenance, training, network services (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS), logistics, supply, and security (TS/SCI clearance required). The contractor’s Inventory Control Point must be located in the continental United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). The contract will be a 5‑year base period with a 3‑year option, using firm‑fixed‑price and cost‑reimbursement CLINs, and will be exercised through multiple task orders (e.g., a 3‑month phase‑in and a 12‑month base order with one‑year options). NAICS code 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and PSC M1BG (Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities) apply; no set‑aside is required. This is a Sources‑Sought RFI (RFI‑1) – responses are voluntary and will inform future solicitation planning (anticipated formal solicitation FA2518‑25‑R‑P002 around 13 Mar 2026). Interested vendors must submit a capability package and the attached questionnaire to the listed points of contact by 18 Nov 2024 (1000 MDT). Key milestones include draft RFP release (15 Dec 2025), site visits (Jan 2026), final solicitation (Feb 2026), proposal due (30 Mar 2026), award (Feb 2027), transition (90 days), and performance start (1 Aug 2027). Unique requirements include demonstrated worldwide supply‑logistics experience, handling of classified information up to TS/SCI, and the ability to support multiple geographically separated units (GSUs) worldwide.

Notice ID

5e8d868e8c79495f985ce8e591bd0321

Solicitation Number

COSMOS-RFI-1

NAICS Code

517810

Classification Code

M1BG