Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Spacecraft Support

The United States Space Force Space Systems Command is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program DMSP spacecraft support. The objective is to secure capabilities for full lifecycle support of the DMSP spacecraft bus, including sustaining engineering, operational support, and eventual decommissioning. The scope of work encompasses day-to-day command and control, telemetry monitoring, anomaly resolution, orbit determination, and end-of-life management such as propellant depletion and system passivation. Additionally, the requirement includes ground system support via the Air Force Satellite Control Network and the management of Associate Contractor Agreements. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and requires Secret facility and personnel clearances. Performance is associated with locations in Sunnyvale, California, as well as operational sites in Suitland, Maryland, and Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Interested parties must submit capability statements by October 16, 2026, detailing their corporate experience with classified satellite systems, technical proficiency in three-axis stabilized attitude control and hydrazine propulsion, and their ability to operate within secure facilities. This notice is for research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract.