USSF COMSATCOM CSCO Forecast to Industry Future Requirements Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (as of Oct 2025)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2541-26-001
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office has issued a Special Notice forecasting anticipated contract opportunities for Fiscal Year 2026. Published by the Department of the Air Force on October 23, 2025, this notice provides industry with advance visibility into potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). The notice is current as of September 30, 2025, and outlines known requirements for the subsequent 12 months, though all information is subject to change. This Special Notice falls under the Satellite Telecommunications (NAICS 517410) category and is classified as a defense contracting opportunity. The notice represents the USSF's commitment to transparent communication with the commercial satellite communications industry regarding upcoming government needs.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide industry with sufficient advance notice to prepare competitive proposals for seven anticipated contract opportunities with a total estimated lifecycle value ranging from $550,000 to $905 million. The forecasted contracts encompass Ku-band and C-band satellite capacity services supporting critical missions including unmanned vehicle command and control, counterdrug surveillance, Southwest Asia network support, and aviation services across multiple federal agencies such as Air Combat Command, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the United States Coast Guard. Anticipated RFP/RFQ release dates span from October 2025 through January 2026, with contract awards projected between December 2025 and June 2026. Most contracts are structured with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, except for a significant 5-year Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) Satellite-Based Services requirement valued at $895 million to $905 million. There are no specific set-asides listed for this opportunity, and the notice does not impose explicit eligibility restrictions, allowing qualified contractors in satellite telecommunications to pursue these opportunities.
Notice text
The United States Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office, or CSCO, presents the following information to industry for preparation of potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). All information outlined within is subject to change and based on known requirements for the subsequent 12 months. This document is current as 30 Sep 2025.
*Additional information provided in Attachment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USSF CSCO FY26 Forecast_20251016_Signed.pdf |
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