# Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

Notice 627f20933a224fac8ca344dd768ce78a (solicitation COSMOS-RFI-1) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, posted 2025-11-21, responses due 2025-07-02T23:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 627f20933a224fac8ca344dd768ce78a |
| Solicitation number | COSMOS-RFI-1 |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE |
| Office | FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO |
| Posted | 2025-11-21T23:27:21.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2025-07-02T23:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 517810 |
| PSC | M1BG |
| Place of performance | Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

18 November 2025 The updated milestones as of 17 November 2025, COSMOS Updated Milestones - 17 Nov 2025, have been uploaded under the Attachments section. The projected dates are notional and are subject to change. Please note the following upcoming projected milestones: 15 Dec 2025 - Draft RFP posted with an opportunity for industry to ask questions and provide feedback. Feeback and questions will be submitted in writing. 13 Jan 26 - Site visit planned for Fort Detrick, MD and an opportunity for industry to ask questions regarding the site visit only. Questions will be submitted in writing. Further details and instructions will be provided once the site visit date is confirmed. 6 Feb 2025 - Final RFP posted. 10 Feb 2025 – Pre-Proposal Conference with industry (virtual). Note: Due to the Government shutdown and the reacquisition phase we are in, the Government will not be meeting with companies one on one. We also will not provide updates, information or documents through email. All updates, information, and documents concerning this reacquisition are in this posting. To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links sections and send a completed and approved DD2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik, Contracting Officer at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. 14 October 2025 Confirming the site visit Fort Detrick, MD originally scheduled for 15 October 2025 is CANCELLED. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates. 29 September 2025 If the government shuts down and the shutdown continues through 9 October 2025, the site visit scheduled for 15 October 2025, will be cancelled or rescheduled. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates on if and when a future site visit will be rescheduled. 4 September 2025 SITE VISIT TO FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND: This is a site visit to a Wideband SATCOM Operations Center in support of the COSMOS acquisition. The Draft RFP will be posted prior to the site visit (exact date unknown at this time) but will NOT be discussed during the site visit. On 15 October 2025, the Government will host a site visit at Fort Detrick, MD in support of the COSMOS acquisition. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to two representatives per company. A Secret clearance is required for all attendees. Interested parties are required to register by 5:00 PM MST on 26 September 2025, by providing the following information for each attendee: Name Email Address Phone Number Company Name Please submit this information to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil and Ms.Carol Rogers at carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with further details regarding the meeting location and visitor requirements. Due to the processing time required for each visitor, late registrations will not be accepted. Please note that the Government will not reimburse contractors or responders for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, participating in the site visit, exchanging information, or for any associated travel. 13 August 2025 Round 2 - Q&A has been posted. 2 July 2025 Round 1 - Q&A has been posted. 23 June 2025 RFI 3 posted. Please submit responses by 30 June 2025 at 5:00pm MT to: Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil Ms. Nashua Martinez at nashua.martinez@spaceforce.mil 18 June 2025 As a follow-up to the Virtual Industry Day held on June 10, 2025, please find attached the following documents: Virtual Industry Day Attendee List: Includes company name and primary point of contact for each organization. General Session Slide Deck: A copy of the presentation slides from the general session. Important Update: Contracting Officer Please note a change to the Contracting Officer. The correct point of contact is now: Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil We appreciate your participation in the Industry Day and look forward to continued engagement. ************************************************************************************ 9 June 2025 The agenda for the upcoming Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) Virtual Industry Day, held on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, is attached for your reference. Please note that the times listed are subject to change. ************************************************************************************** 3 June 2025 Virtual Industry Day and One-on-One Sessions The Government will host a Virtual Industry Day on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) acquisition. This effort will be the follow-on contract to the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) contract. General Session. This live event will be accessible via Teams on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 0830MT – 1200MT. Questions regarding information presented during the General Session must be submitted to the Government Points of Contact (POCs) by close of business (COB) on Friday, 13 June 2025. Please indicate whether each question is proprietary. Proprietary questions will be answered directly to your company. All remaining questions will be consolidated, anonymized, answered, and published on sam.gov. Virtual One-on-One Sessions. One-on-one meetings will be held from the afternoon of 10 June through 12 June 2025. Each appointment is limited to 40 minutes. While we will try to accommodate your preferred time slot, the final schedule is determined by the Government. Your confirmed one-on-one time will be included in your registration confirmation. Late registrations will be accepted, but early registrants will receive priority consideration for their preferred time slots. The purpose of these one-on-one sessions is to gather objective feedback for the Government on the COSMOS IDIQ and Speritus Task Order requirements and to foster open dialogue. These sessions are not a platform for vendor promotion. To help the Government prepare for your one-on-one session, plea

## Sources

- View on SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/opp/627f20933a224fac8ca344dd768ce78a/view
- Data as of 2026-11-14. Source: https://sam.gov/data-services/Contract%20Opportunities/datagov

## Cite this

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