Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6

The USSOCOM J6 COMSATCOM RFI seeks information on Global End-to-End Commercial Satellite Communications Services. It clarifies that responses from all interested parties, including the incumbent, are welcome but not mandatory. The RFI emphasizes assessing current capabilities, including global satellite capacity across various frequency bands (Ku, Ka, X, L-band, Mil-Ka) and existing operational capability for 6x 25k Legacy UHF channels (contractor-provided). The government values established contractual access, direct employees for core teams, and existing DCSA-cleared facilities within 25 miles of MacDill AFB. The shift to SIPRNET for proposal communication is due to heightened operational security. The government acknowledges the high-level architecture and provides GFE details (700 Remotes and iDirect Hub equipment) for a 90-day transition plan. They are exploring all acquisition strategies, not solely replacing the current network. No further Q&A rounds are planned.

The document contains a series of questions and comments related to a Request for Information (RFI) concerning Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6. Key inquiries include a request to extend the page limit from 15 to 25 and the submission deadline from March 25th, 2026, to April 3rd, 2026. Another question addresses whether a TS cleared facility 200 miles from McDill AFB would be a disadvantage. Finally, the document seeks clarification on whether the past performance of individual companies within a consortium or Joint Venture counts as acceptable past performance, referencing FAR 15.305.

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details from industry about a global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution. This RFI, dated March 2nd, 2026, with responses due by March 30th, 2026, aims to identify sources capable of providing robust, flexible, and resilient COMSATCOM infrastructure to support global Special Operations Forces. The required solution includes global satellite space segment, commercial media port services, terrestrial backhaul connectivity, and comprehensive operational/management support. USSOCOM is seeking information on corporate details, facility clearance levels, experience as a Prime Contractor managing end-to-end global COMSATCOM solutions, access to global satellite capacity (including Legacy UHF channels), service portability, Airborne ISR and COTM support, EMI/RFI mitigation, ownership/access to global media ports, terrestrial core network architecture, GEO/MEO/LEO SaaS interconnections, 24/7/365 NOC capabilities, security programs, experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO), secure communications capabilities (SIPRNET, STE/VoSIP), and transition capabilities for large-scale networks. The RFI emphasizes that it is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.