Operational Support Airlift/Executive Airlift Combined Commercial Satellite Communications Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2541-26-R-B001
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force is procuring Combined Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Services under solicitation FA2541-26-R-B001 to provide global communications connectivity for the Operational Support Airlift/Executive Airlift (OSA/EA) fleet supporting the President, Vice President, and other U.S. National Senior Leaders. This is a sole source acquisition, meaning the government has identified a specific contractor as the only suitable source; consequently, proposals are not being requested at this time. However, interested parties may submit concerns or objections regarding the government's sole source intent prior to the December 18, 2025 closing date. The notice was posted on December 12, 2025, providing only a six-day window for stakeholders to raise issues. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services classified under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) with a small business size standard of $44,000,000.
The contract contains no small business set-aside and will run for two years and seven months from April 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, consisting of a seven-month base period followed by two one-year option periods. The requirement encompasses communications support for multiple aircraft platforms including the VC-25A/B, C-32A, C-40B/C, C-37A/B, and VH-92A as equipped. While a specific award value is not disclosed in this notice, the $44,000,000 small business size standard provides an indication of the contract's anticipated magnitude. The government intends to publish a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document separately in accordance with FAR 6.305, which will provide additional details regarding the sole source determination. Performance is global in nature to support communications requirements across all operational theaters where these senior leader aircraft operate.
Notice text
This primary purpose of this announcement is to provide notice regarding the Governments intent to award a sole source contract for the requirement detailed below. Additionally, this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Proposals are not requested at this time as it is a sole source acquisition however any concerns or issues related to the Governments intent may be submitted prior to the closing date/time.
Solicitation FA2541-26-R-B001 is for The Operational Support Airlift/Executive Airlift (OSA/EA) Combined Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Services requirement is for global communications connectivity for United States (U.S.) Senior Leaders on the OSA/EA fleet (VC-25A/B, C-32A, C-40B/C, C-37A/B, and VH-92A as equipped). The OSA/EA supports the President of the United States (POTUS), Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, Secretary of State, Secretary of Homeland Security, Director of National Intelligence, and other National Senior Leaders. The contract will be a two (2) year and seven (7) month contract from April 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028 (seven month base and two one-year options). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 517410 with a small business size standard for $44,000,000.
The J&A will be posted IAW FAR 6.305 separately.
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