Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit (MGEO) Commercial Satellite-Based Services Request for Information (RFI) /Sources Sought

The Department of the Air Force Space Systems Command is seeking to establish a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle for Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit (MGEO) Commercial Satellite-Based Services. This procurement aims to provide the United States military and partners with access to worldwide commercial satellite communication services utilizing geosynchronous orbit satellites that offer unconventional resilience through maneuverability and decentralized, spatially dispersed small to medium satellites. The contract will support various services including satellite communications across multiple frequency bands, remote sensing capabilities, and data products supporting military operations globally, regionally, and on orbit. Proposals will be evaluated across three functional areas using an Acceptable/Unacceptable rating method, with key subfactors including corporate experience, launch services and ITU coordination, spacecraft manufacturing capabilities, and technical scenarios demonstrating satellite relocation and operational management. The current Request for Information (RFI) responses are due October 17, 2025, at 1700 EST, with the formal Request for Proposal targeted for release in early January 2026.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the government indicates that pricing will be determined at the task order level rather than in initial proposals. The RFI responses are limited to 10 pages and 5 MB, with submissions required via email to designated Space Force contacts. The contract structure emphasizes flexibility in service models, including individual bandwidth subscriptions, global capacity leases, and dedicated satellite services, with contractors required to demonstrate capabilities in spacecraft repositioning between orbital slots and maintaining 99.95% availability for gateway services. The government is considering facilitating industry teaming through either a teaming day or by providing a list of RFI respondents to encourage collaboration among potential contractors.