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Medium Earth Orbit (MEO/MGEO) Spacecraft Development and Ops

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Response Deadline09/30/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the development, launch, and operation of Medium Earth Orbit satellites for prime contractors supporting the USSF Commercial Satellite Communications Office. The scope of work includes providing on-orbit support, managing spacecraft control, and creating reach-back and user-to-user capabilities. All activities must adhere to strict space-grade hardware and launch safety standards to ensure the successful delivery of an operational MGEO satellite constellation. Managed by the Department of Defense under the Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk agency, the project is categorized under NAICS code 336414. The solicitation was posted on September 25, 2026, with a response deadline set for September 30, 2027.

General Info

Subcontract for developing and operating USSF Medium Earth Orbit satellites for DoD.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA2541-26-008.

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

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FY26 4Q_CSCO Forecast to Industry- Future Requirements for Fiscal Years 2026-2027

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Timeline

PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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09/30/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 year

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2541 Ssc Comrcl Svs Ofc Ssc Cmk

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Builds, launches, and operates MGEO satellites for prime contractors on USSF Commercial Satellite Communications Office projects. Performs on-orbit support, spacecraft control, and develops user-to-user and reach-back capabilities. Utilizes satellite buses and launch vehicles per space-grade hardware and launch safety standards. Delivers an operational MGEO satellite constellation.

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