2Q_Forecast to Industry – Future Requirements for Fiscal Year 2026

The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office, through the SSC/CMK contracting office, has issued a forecast for future requirements for Fiscal Year 2026. This document serves as a notification to industry to prepare for potential Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes regarding satellite communication capabilities for the Department of Defense. The scope of work is divided into three primary service areas: Commercial SATCOM Transponded Capacity for bandwidth and power, Commercial SATCOM Subscription Services for fixed or mobile satellite services billed on a per-use basis, and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions for large, custom integrated satellite solutions. Additionally, Satellite Business Solutions are identified as an alternative to the Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition framework. Key anticipated requirements include support for USAFCENT ISR platforms with an estimated value between 195 million and 205 million dollars, and Counterdrug Surveillance Systems supporting operations over the Americas and Caribbean with a value between 35 million and 45 million dollars. Other forecasted needs include ACC/NORTHCOM bandwidth, USCG Aviation Services, and Global USG Enterprise Communication Services. Contract terms typically consist of a one-year base with four one-year options, though some enterprise services may extend to a five-year base with five one-year options. Procurement may be conducted via the FCSA CS3 IDIQ, existing Blanket Purchase Agreements, or through full and open competition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.