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LEO Satellite Broadband Service Provider

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Federal

Response Deadline11/17/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband service provider to support Department of the Air Force MWR projects. The selected provider will deliver continuous monthly broadband internet subscriptions utilizing the Starlink constellation to ensure reliable connectivity for administrative functions, point-of-sale systems, and patron Wi-Fi. The contract covers a performance period of five months and falls under NAICS code 517410. Interested parties must respond by November 17, 2026, to provide these essential communication services for prime contractors operating under the Department of Defense.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

Place of Performance

Unknown, N/A, AX1

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA446027Q0003.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 17

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/17/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

Office AddressN/A

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Full Description

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Provides monthly broadband internet service subscriptions for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force MWR projects. Manages LEO satellite connectivity for a 5-month period to support patron Wi-Fi, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and administrative functions via the Starlink constellation. Delivers continuous broadband internet connectivity.

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