Commercial Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet Service
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA446027Q0003
- Agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Unknown N/A Unknown
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force issued a Special Notice combining a Sources Sought and Presolicitation for commercial satellite broadband internet service supporting authorized Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities at an undisclosed location, with capability statements due November 17, 2026. The Government anticipates using other than full and open competition with only one responsible source, and the notice identifies Starlink from preliminary market research. The set-aside line reads No Set-Aside Used. The notice is issued for market research and planning only, does not constitute a solicitation or commitment, and will not reimburse response costs. Respondents must show they can meet the minimum requirements in the attached Determination and Findings (D&F), which the Government uses in lieu of a J&A in accordance with 12.102(a). The attached D&F, per its GovTribe summary, covers Starlink kits, accessories, activation, and five months of service with a December 2026 start. The Government anticipates issuing a solicitation or placing an order on or about December 2026. The contracting activity is 19 CONS, with Richard Kelly as Contracting Officer. Submit capability statements electronically to richard.kelly.32@us.af.mil using the subject line specified in the notice.
Notice text
This Special Notice is issued as a Sources Sought notice in combination with a Presolicitation Notice for commercial satellite broadband internet service supporting authorized Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities at an undisclosed location.
This notice is issued for market-research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, commitment, or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.
The Government seeks information from interested and capable businesses that can provide a commercial service meeting all minimum requirements described in attached D&F in lieu of a J&A IAW(In Accordance With) RFO 12.102(a).
Subject to the results of this sources-sought notice and completion of all required reviews and approvals, the Government anticipates issuing a solicitation or placing an order for this requirement on or about Dec 2026.
The Government currently anticipates using other than full and open competition, only one responsible source. The final acquisition strategy, contract type, competition approach, evaluation criteria, period of performance, and terms and conditions will be established in any subsequent solicitation or order.
The Government has identified a potential requirement for Starlink commercial satellite broadband service based on preliminary market research. However, interested sources are encouraged to provide information demonstrating their ability to meet the Government’s stated minimum requirements. Responses will be considered as part of the Government’s continuing market research and acquisition-planning process.
Submit capability statements electronically to richard.kelly.32@us.af.mil no later than the close of this notice.
Use the following subject line:
Sources Sought Response – Commercial Satellite Broadband Internet Service for MWR – [Company Name]
Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact identified above no later than 11/11/26. The Government may, but is not obligated to, respond to questions or issue amendments to this notice.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or bids. It is not a guarantee that a solicitation or award will result from this notice. The Government reserves the right to modify, cancel, or take no further action regarding this requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| D and F Below SAT - Part 12.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Little Rock AFB Mortuary Services | Solicitation | |
| Little Rock AFB Mortuary Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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