2Q_Forecast to Industry – Future Requirements for Fiscal Year 2026
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2541-26-003
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office issued a forecast to industry on January 23, 2026, outlining seven anticipated fiscal year 2026 requirements for satellite communications services with no response requested and a forecast currency date of January 15, 2026.
Access to the detailed forecast attachment requires submission of a SAM.gov request including point of contact name and contact information, vendor or entity name, and CAGE code; only vendors with active SAM registration will be granted access, and the government reserves the right to deny access. The forecast encompasses four service frameworks: COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity (CTC), COMSATCOM Subscription Services (CSS), Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3), and COMSATCOM Satellite Business Solutions (SBS).
The seven requirements include CTC0386 for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Ku-band capacity, estimated $35 million to $45 million, with RFQ in January 2026 and award in March 2026; CTC0392 for USAFCENT ISR platforms 466 MHz Ku-band capacity on 2–4 satellites, estimated $195 million to $205 million, RFI in February 2026, RFQ in April 2026, award in August 2026; CTC0385 for Air Combat Command and NORTHCOM Ku-band for Global Hawk UAV operations, estimated $10 million to $15 million, RFQ in February 2026, award in May 2026; CTC0387 for Counterdrug Surveillance Systems C-band capacity over South America, Central America, Gulf of America, Caribbean Basin, and CONUS, estimated $25 million to $35 million, RFQ in March 2026, award in June 2026; CSS0131 for U.S. Coast Guard Aviation L-band services BPA, estimated $20 million to $30 million, RFQ in March 2026, award in June 2026; CS30025 for Global USG Enterprise Communications worldwide secure communications services with 100 percent availability, estimated $5 million to $10 million, RFP in April 2026, award in July 2026; and SBS0045 for Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit satellite services, estimated $895 million to $905 million, RFP in June 2026, award in August 2026. Most requirements carry a 1-year base plus four 1-year options; CS30025 carries a 3-year base plus one 4-year option; and SBS0045 carries a 5-year base plus five 1-year options. Space Systems Command/Commercial Space Office manages all requirements.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office, or CSCO, presents the following information to industry for preparation of potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). All information outlined within is subject to change and based on known requirements for the subsequent 12 months. This document is current as 15 Jan 2026.
*All forecasted information is contained in the attachment with Distribution "A" markings. This document has been reviewed by and complies with SF/SSC PA guidance.
**This is a forecast to industry and no response is requested. All previous requests for access will be denied as the new attachment is unsecured.
Update #1 ·
All forecasted information is contained in the secured attachment. To get access please submit a request through SAM.gov, including at a minimium POC name/contact information, vendor/entity name and CAGE code. Only vendors with Active SAM Registration will be considered for granted access and the Government reserves the right to deny access as it sees fit. These additional security measures are to comply with SF/SSC PA guidance.
*This is a forecast to industry and no response is requested.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USSF CSCO Q2 FY26 Forecast.pdf |
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