FY26 4Q_CSCO Forecast to Industry- Future Requirements for Fiscal Years 2026-2027

The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office issued a forecast to industry on September 25, 2026, announcing anticipated contract requirements valued between $1.041 billion and $1.284 billion in lifecycle value for fiscal years 2026–2027, with no set-aside restriction. No feedback or response is requested; the forecast is provided for planning purposes only.

Six requirements are anticipated under the Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition framework, covering three service categories: COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity, COMSATCOM Subscription Services, and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (NAICS 517410). Requirement 001 seeks 466 MHz Ku-band capacity across two to four satellites ($200–$210 million, award February 2027). Requirement 002 is a Blanket Purchase Agreement for managed transponded bandwidth using Ku and Ka bands for global airborne ISR operations ($45–$55 million, November 2026 award). Requirement 003 is an IDIQ for Iridium-certified equipment provisioning and 24/7/365 helpdesk support ($85–$90 million, February 2027). Requirement 004 seeks global USG enterprise communication services in a secure, zero-fail environment ($9–$11 million, February 2027). Requirement 005 is a substantial IDIQ for Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit satellite services with a 5-year base plus five 1-year options ($700–$900 million, April 2027). Requirement 006 is a bridge contract for Viasat Ku-Band Spread Spectrum service and VGNet connectivity ($2–$4 million, March 2027). All requirements are managed by contracting office SSC/CMK, with RFI and RFP releases beginning September 2026.