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Commercial Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet Service

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The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research via a combined Sources Sought and Presolicitation Notice for commercial low-earth-orbit satellite broadband internet service to support Morale, Welfare, and Recreation activities at an undisclosed location. The requirement involves providing Starlink satellite internet kits, including all necessary accessories and activation, along with monthly service subscriptions for a five-month duration. This connectivity is intended to support patron Wi-Fi access, recreational programs, point-of-sale connectivity, administrative functions, and continuity of operations when terrestrial services are unavailable or insufficient. The government anticipates issuing a solicitation or placing an order around December 2026, with an estimated contract value of 21,500 dollars. While the government has identified Starlink as the primary source meeting the minimum requirements and currently anticipates using other than full and open competition, interested businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements to Richard Kelly by the notice deadline. This action is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a guarantee of a future award.

General Info

Air Force seeks Starlink satellite internet for MWR activities at an undisclosed location.

NAICS

517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

Place of Performance

Unknown, N/A, AX1

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force
Contacts1 person available
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This Special Notice is issued as a Sources Sought notice in combination with a Presolicitation Notice for commercial satellite broadband internet service supporting authorized Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities at an undisclosed location.


This notice is issued for market-research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, commitment, or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.


The Government seeks information from interested and capable businesses that can provide a commercial service meeting all minimum requirements described in attached D&F in lieu of a J&A IAW(In Accordance With) RFO 12.102(a).


Subject to the results of this sources-sought notice and completion of all required reviews and approvals, the Government anticipates issuing a solicitation or placing an order for this requirement on or about Dec 2026.


The Government currently anticipates using other than full and open competition, only one responsible source. The final acquisition strategy, contract type, competition approach, evaluation criteria, period of performance, and terms and conditions will be established in any subsequent solicitation or order.


The Government has identified a potential requirement for Starlink commercial satellite broadband service based on preliminary market research. However, interested sources are encouraged to provide information demonstrating their ability to meet the Government’s stated minimum requirements. Responses will be considered as part of the Government’s continuing market research and acquisition-planning process.


Submit capability statements electronically to contact@example.gov no later than the close of this notice.


Use the following subject line:


Sources Sought Response – Commercial Satellite Broadband Internet Service for MWR – [Company Name]


Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact identified above no later than 11/11/26. The Government may, but is not obligated to, respond to questions or issue amendments to this notice.


This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or bids. It is not a guarantee that a solicitation or award will result from this notice. The Government reserves the right to modify, cancel, or take no further action regarding this requirement.

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