Operational Support Airlift/Executive Airlift Combined Commercial Satellite Communications Services
ID: FA2541-26-R-B001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMKCHANTILLY, VA, 20151, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c9656e26f8d04d79a5d4b8f1672abf01/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to award a sole source contract for Operational Support Airlift/Executive Airlift Combined Commercial Satellite Communications Services. This contract aims to provide global communications connectivity for U.S. Senior Leaders aboard the OSA/EA fleet, which includes aircraft such as the VC-25A/B and C-32A, among others. The services are critical for supporting high-level government officials, including the President and Secretary of Defense, during their operations. The contract is set for a duration of two years and seven months, from April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2028, with a small business size standard of $44 million under NAICS code 517410. Interested parties can direct inquiries to John Seacrist at john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil or Karla Delaney at karla.delaney@spaceforce.mil.

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    John Seacrist
    john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil
    Karla Delaney
    karla.delaney@spaceforce.mil
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