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USSF COMSATCOM CSCO Forecast to Industry Future Requirements Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (as of Oct 2025)
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The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) has issued a forecast for future requirements for Fiscal Year 2026 to prepare industry for upcoming Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes. This forecast, managed by the SSC/CMK contracting office, outlines anticipated needs for satellite communication capabilities across three primary service areas: Commercial Satellite Communications Transponded Capacity (CTC), which includes bandwidth, power, and engineering services; Commercial Satellite Communications Subscription Services (CSS), utilizing per-use billing for fixed or mobile satellite services; and Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3), which covers large-scale custom solutions including terminals, handsets, and integration services. The scope also extends to maneuverable geosynchronous orbit satellite services and terrestrial backhaul for government-control gateways. Specific anticipated requirements include Ku-band capacity for USAFCENT C4I and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as C-band space segments for ACC MASS operations, with estimated lifecycle values ranging from 5 million to 45 million dollars per requirement. Contract terms typically consist of a one-year base period with four one-year options, though some specialized services, such as maneuverable GEO satellite-based services, may feature a five-year base with five one-year options. Awards are expected to be released between October 2025 and June 2026. Procurement may occur through existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or full and open competition.
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Place of Performance
VASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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 requirements for the subsequent 12 months. This document is current as 30 Sep 2025.
*Additional information provided in Attachment.
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