Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Airtime Requirement

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through this Pre-Solicitation Notice to establish a contract vehicle providing worldwide commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) services to meet Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) requirements for the United States military and partner organizations. The primary objective is to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for a future award by gathering detailed market information from potential vendors before formal solicitation. Interested parties should note the February 20, 2026 deadline for submitting responses to the Request for Information (RFI), which includes three key attachments: the RFI Letter, a draft Performance Work Statement, and an EMSS Partial Approved Product List (APL). The government has not designated any small business set-asides for this opportunity, maintaining open competition among all qualified contractors. The evaluation process will prioritize vendors' ability to demonstrate worldwide COMSATCOM capabilities aligned with the government's specified EMSS requirements and the approved product list.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside contract, allowing unrestricted competition among all eligible contractors. The anticipated contract performance period consists of a one-year base period commencing in September 2026, with four one-year options available for potential extension through 2030. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the government is in the market research phase to establish appropriate pricing parameters before formal solicitation. This opportunity falls under NAICS Code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and PSC Code DG11 (IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services), indicating the satellite communications and telecom access services classification. Prospective contractors are encouraged to review the attached documentation thoroughly and submit their responses by the February 20, 2026 deadline to ensure consideration during the subsequent formal solicitation process.