U. S. Navy Senior Leadership Communications - Aircraft (NSLC-A) Satellite Communications

The Department of the Air Force is seeking to procure Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) services and ancillary services in support of existing C-37 aircraft through solicitation FA2541-26-R-B003. This requirement, designated as U.S. Navy Senior Leadership Communications - Aircraft (NSLC-A), will provide end-to-end satellite communications access for principal Naval Senior Leadership traveling on service-controlled C-37 aircraft. The procurement falls under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) with a small business size standard of $44,000. This is a sole source acquisition, and the government has announced its intent to award the contract to the incumbent contractor; therefore, proposals are not being requested at this time, though interested parties may submit concerns or issues regarding the government's sole source intent. The deadline for submitting any challenges or objections to this procurement approach was January 22, 2026, which has already passed as of the posting date of January 18, 2026.

This solicitation does not utilize any small business set-asides. The contract will be awarded as a 2-year agreement consisting of a 12-month base period followed by two 6-month option periods, with performance scheduled from March 10, 2026, through September 9, 2028. While the incumbent contractor's name is not explicitly identified in this notice, the sole source justification and associated documentation will be posted separately in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.305. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this announcement. The contract will support communications requirements for C-37 aircraft operations, with the place of performance likely involving national airspace and satellite coverage areas supporting naval leadership travel.