USSF COMSATCOM CSCO Forecast to Industry Future Requirements Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (as of Oct 2025)
ID: FA2541-26-001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4dfd271cac5048ad9bf0777f4b7a6503/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking industry input regarding future requirements for Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement will focus on potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) related to satellite communication capabilities, which include services such as COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity, Subscription Services, and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions. This initiative is critical for enhancing satellite communication capabilities, which support various military operations and strategic objectives. Interested parties can reach out to John Seacrist at john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil for further information, with the forecast document being current as of September 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Seacrist
    john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil
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    USSF CSCO FY26 Forecast_20251016_Signed.pdf
    The United States Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) has issued a forecast to industry outlining future requirements for Fiscal Year 2026. This document details potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for satellite communication capabilities, which are subject to change and based on known requirements for the next 12 months. The Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) program facilitates procurement through three service areas: COMSATCOM Transponded Capacity (CTC), COMSATCOM Subscription Services (CSS), and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3). Additionally, COMSATCOM Satellite Business Solutions (SBS) offers alternative procurement methods for non-FCSA solutions. The forecast includes seven anticipated requirements with details on contract titles, incumbents, contracting offices, anticipated release and award dates, estimated lifecycle values, contract terms, and summaries of the required services, ranging from mobile unmanned vehicle command and control networks to maneuverable geosynchronous orbit satellite-based services.
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