Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) over Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Joint Hub Variant (JHV) Technical Capability Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI)
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Space Force, is conducting market research for the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Joint Hub Variant (JHV) project. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify contractors capable of modifying existing Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Joint Hub designs to support Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) operations at commercial geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) gateways. Key contract requirements include designing and building JHV solutions, supporting Mission Management System (MMS) software upgrades, integrating and testing PTW teleport capabilities, and performing system-level testing. Contractors must demonstrate technical competency in satellite communication ground systems, hardware and software development, and compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements. Responses are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on April 21, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Scott Lucas at scott.lucas.1@spaceforce.mil.
The RFI does not have a specific set-aside designation, but responses from small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged. The anticipated NAICS code is 517810 with a size standard of $40 million. Contractors will be expected to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) schedule and cost estimate for the JHV solution, as well as identify potential program risks and mitigations. The government will provide full as-built design information to selected offerors, including interface control documents and existing source codes. While the RFI is for market research purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award, it represents a significant opportunity in the satellite communications and defense technology sector. The project is part of the United States Space Force Space Warfighting Analysis Center's Broadband Force Design, focusing on developing protected tactical satellite communication capabilities for less contested environments.
FA8807-PTSGJHV-RFI-001 Department of the Air Force
3/21/25, 4:02 PM Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) - POSTPONE Industry Day
The United States Space Force's Space Acquisitions and Integration Office (SAIO) is seeking a follow-on contract for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS), which will replace the current Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) contract. This requirement will provide non-commercial, non-personal services supporting Space Operations Command, Space Delta 8, 53rd Space Operations Squadron, and the Satellite Communications Office. The contract will focus on satellite communications operations, including system administration, network monitoring, technical support, and maintenance for the Wideband Global Satellite System and Defense Satellite Communication System constellations. Vendors are required to submit capability packages and respond to an initial questionnaire by November 18, 2024, with a 15-page single-sided limit. The government will provide questions and answers, including a draft Performance Work Statement, by December 23, 2024, via SAM.gov. An Industry Conference is scheduled for March 25-27, 2025, in Colorado Springs to provide additional information and facilitate vendor interactions.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a size standard of $40 million. The current WSOTS II contract, held under Procurement Instrument Identifier W9126019C0001, is forecasted to end on January 31, 2027. The anticipated contract structure is a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 5-year base ordering period and one 3-year option period. The first task order will include a 90-day phase-in period, a 1-year base, and four 1-year options starting January 2, 2027. Services will be required at nine geographically separated locations, including facilities in Maryland, Japan, Germany, Hawaii, Colorado, and Florida, with additional support for six remote monitoring locations. The formal solicitation is expected to be released in October 2025, with potential vendors needing to have an active Joint Certification Program status and approved DD2345 form to access controlled unclassified information.
COSMOS-RFI-1 Department of the Air Force Space Command
10/28/24, 10:22 AM RFI 1_FY 2026 Reacquisition, Solid State Phased Array Radar System (SSPARS)
The Federal Contract Opportunity involves the provision of services related to the Solid State Phased Array Radar System (SSPARS). The contractor will be responsible for various tasks including mission system equipment management, space systems maintenance, supply management, environmental quality program implementation, civil engineering, communications operations and maintenance, information management, industrial, physical and operational security, fuels management, traffic management, vehicle management, medical services, and other services. The contract number is FA2517-18-C-8000/FA2518-22-C-0001 and the document is dated 17 April 2023.
Services and products to be provided:
Management and maintenance of the Solid State Phased Array Radar System (SSPARS).
Implementation of an environmental quality program.
Provision of civil engineering services.
Operations and maintenance of communication systems.
Provision of medical services and other related services.
FA251823R0021 Department of the Air Force Space Command
6/9/23, 3:36 PM Request for Information - Login. gov Source Issuer Verification Services
The General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the Technology Transformation Services (TTS), is conducting market research for Login.gov's Source Issuer Verification Services, seeking a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to electronically verify U.S. state-issued driver's licenses and identity cards. The primary objective is to identify vendors capable of providing real-time verification services covering at least 75% of the U.S. population's state-issued ID documents directly with record custodians. Key contract requirements include processing 100 transactions per second with response times under 3000ms, maintaining 24x7 monitoring, and ensuring robust data security and privacy protections. Interested vendors must submit a 10-page capability statement by March 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET to jonah.jordan@gsa.gov and dustin.spiehler@gsa.gov. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to verify records without retaining personally identifiable information (PII), compliance with GSA IT security policies, and demonstrable capability to meet the draft Statement of Work requirements.
Currently, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) provides these services through a sole-source contract, and GSA is exploring potential follow-on contract options. The procurement will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) agreement with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. While no specific set-aside designations are currently in place, the contract is categorized under NAICS 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and PSC DJ10 (IT and Telecom - Security and Compliance as a Service). The contractor must not retain or commercially use any personal information received, must report security incidents within 8 hours, and will be required to provide various deliverables including security assessments, privacy impact assessments, and system performance reports. The work will be performed at contractor facilities, with the expectation of establishing direct service agreements with state/jurisdiction record custodians.
47QPCA25RFI03 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
3/5/25, 3:39 PM Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Protected Tactical Waveform over Commercial (PTWoC) Joint Hub Variant Technical Capability Sources Sought RFI
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Joint Hub Variant (JHV) Technical Capability Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI). The procurement focuses on developing Joint Hub Variants for commercial Geostationary (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite communications, specifically targeting modifications to existing satellite communication ground systems. The government seeks contractors capable of designing, building, and testing JHV solutions that can support Protected Tactical Waveform operations, with emphasis on integrating commercial satellite technologies. Evaluation will center on contractors' technical competency in satellite communication ground systems, cybersecurity compliance, and ability to meet complex technical requirements including system integration, testing, and maintenance. Responses are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on March 19, 2025, with all submissions to be sent electronically to Scott Lucas, the Contracting Officer, at scott.lucas.1@spaceforce.mil.
The opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation, but small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged to respond. The anticipated NAICS code is 517810 with a size standard of $40,000,000, indicating potential for businesses of varying scales. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity suggests a significant investment in developing satellite communication infrastructure, particularly for Phase 3 efforts involving PTW services integration with mPOWER satellite constellation gateways. The project is structured in three phases, with the current RFI focusing on Phase 3, which involves adding PTW services to teleport terminals at Department of Defense controlled locations. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in designing multi-port systems for satellite handover operations, supporting worldwide coverage between 47.5 degrees North and South latitudes, and integrating with SES commercial equipment and networks.
FA8807-PTWOC-RFI-001 Department of the Air Force
1/10/25, 6:14 PM