FY26 3Q_CSCO Forecast to Industry – Future Requirements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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The United States Space Force’s Commercial Satellite Communications Office is providing industry with a forecast of anticipated requirements for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 under solicitation FA2541-26-005, intended solely for planning purposes and not as a formal solicitation. This special notice, posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026, outlines six major anticipated contract actions under NAICS code 517410 with no set-aside, indicating full and open competition. Key requirements include a $895M–$905M Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit satellite services contract involving the build, launch, control, and operation of purpose-built satellites equipped with user-to-user and terrestrial backhaul capabilities; a $45M–$55M Blanket Purchase Agreement for managed Ku and Ka band transponded bandwidth, hosted payloads, and worldwide IP backhaul to DoDIN; and a $215M–$260M EMSS Operations and Maintenance Support effort. Additionally, an IDIQ for Iridium-certified equipment and services includes provisioning, 24x7x365 helpdesk support, TSO and inventory management, and integration with existing systems, valued at $150M–$180M. The Global USG Enterprise Communications Services (CS30025) and USAFCENT ISR support are also anticipated at $5M–$15M and $195M–$205M respectively. Contract terms vary, with most requirements structured as 1-year base plus four 1-year options, while the COMSATCOM BPA and MGEO services offer a 5-year base with five additional options. All requirements are supported by commercial satellite infrastructure to enhance resilience and global coverage for DoD missions. No formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or response instructions are included, as this document is strictly a forward-looking forecast with no solicitation or contractual obligation.
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The United States Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office, or CSCO, presents the following information to industry for preparation of potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). All information outlined within is subject to change and based on known near-term competitive requirements for the subsequent 12 months. This document is current as of May 1st, 2026.
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No feedback or response is requested, this information is provided to industry for planning purposes only.
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