# Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)

Notice f106215bbf964a109fd147caf48bf17f (solicitation COSMOS-RFI-1) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, posted 2026-02-26, responses due 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | f106215bbf964a109fd147caf48bf17f |
| 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 | 2026-02-26T23:54:32.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| NAICS | 517810 |
| PSC | M1BG |
| Place of performance | Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

26 February 2026 This is a Pre-solicitation notice for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) at multiple geographically separated units (GSU) as identified in the COSMOS IDIQ PWS located in the Attachments/Links Section of this posting. The COSMOS contract consists of services necessary to support United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) missions worldwide. The Government intends to issue the formal COSMOS solicitation on or about 13 March 2026 under Solicitation Number FA2518-25-R-P002. The Space Acquisition and Innovation Office (SAIO) at Peterson Space Force Base intends to solicit competitive proposals to provide non-personal services to support USSF CFC SATCOM and MILSATCOM missions at multiple geographically separated units (GSUs) located worldwide. Access to these performance locations require security classification up to Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level. The contractor facility for the Contractor Inventory Control Point shall be at a CONUS location (excluding Alaska and HI). The government reserves the right to add additional missions or services that are integrally related to the current mission. Additional performance locations may be added as services are increased. The following types of missions and services may be provided: administrative, financial, managerial, Satellite Operations Center (SOC) support, watch-office support, mission planning, remote telemetry and tracking, system upgrades and modifications, mission computer maintenance, mission systems maintenance and database support, technical assistance, government-directed exercise and testing support, simulation trainers, training development and support, communications, electronics, electronic system management, supply, Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Joint World-Wide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), environmental, civil engineering, custodial, industrial, physical and operational security, logistics, depot and supply support. The current contract expires 31 January 2027. The contemplated contract type for this contract is a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement contract line-item numbers (CLIN). The contemplated IDIQ ordering period is a 5-year base period with (1) 3-year option. The contemplated intial Task Orders are TO 1 - a 3-month phase-in period beginning on or around 1 May 2027 and TO 2 - a 12-month base period, plus (3) 1-year option periods. A contract start date is planned to begin on or around 1 August 2027. This solicitation will be conducted using full-and-open competition procedures and is open to all offerors. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a $40M small-business size-standard and Product Service Code (PSC) of M1BG - Operation of Electronic and Communications Facilities. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal. This Notice is not a formal solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Notice, nor otherwise pay for information which is submitted as a result of this Notice. 20 February 2026 Bidder's Library & Draft RFP Q&A Now Available The Bidder's Library is posted, which you can find in the "Attachments/Links" section. All documents in the library are marked with a "BL" prefix in their titles. A Bidder's Library Index has also been posted. Additionally, the initial set of Questions and Answers for the Draft RFP is now available in the same section. Please note that this is not a complete list, and we will post more responses as they become available. Access Requirements All documents are considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To be granted access, you must have a current and approved DD Form 2345 on file. To access the materials, please complete the following steps: Submit Request on SAM.gov: Initiate an access request for the documents. The CAGE code on your request must match the CAGE code listed on your approved DD Form 2345. Provide Verification: After submitting your request, email a copy of your approved DD Form 2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. Future Updates More documents may be added to the the bidder's library, if and when any are available. The remaining responses to already submitted questions on the Draft RFP will also be posted as soon as they are available. Please continue to monitor Sam.gov regularly for updates. 16 January 2026 To ensure a fair and transparent process, all official communications, including government answers to questions and feedback, will be posted exclusively on Sam.gov. We will not provide responses or updates via email. Submission Guidelines Deadline: All questions and feedback must be submitted by 5:00 PM MST on 20 January 2026. Template: Submissions must use the template provided in the 5 January 2026, posting on Sam.gov. Proprietary Information: If your submission contains proprietary information, please provide two versions: one with the proprietary information clearly labeled, and a second, redacted version suitable for public posting on Sam.gov. Please continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates. For technical issues with the website, please contact the Sam.gov Helpdesk via the "Help" tab on this site. 5 January 2026 The draft RFP, FA251826RP002, along with its 13 attachments, is now available for review (see Attachments/Links section). To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links section and send a current, completed and approved DD2345 to Ms.Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. All questions and feedback regarding the draft doc

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