SAM #FA2541-26-005

USSF CSCO FY26-27 Satellite Communications Services Forecast – Industry Planning Notice

The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) has released a forecast notice outlining anticipated satellite communication service contracts for fiscal years 2026-2027. - Multiple competitive procurements are expected, including: - Global enterprise communication services with secure, zero-fail requirements - Ku-band satellite capacity for ISR platforms (466 MHz across 2-4 satellites) - Operations and maintenance support for SATCOM ground stations and service centers - Managed transponded bandwidth services for airborne ISR operations (Ku and Ka bands) - Maneuverable geosynchronous orbit (MGEO) satellite-based services, including spacecraft build, launch, and operation - Equipment provisioning and 24x7x365 helpdesk support for Iridium-certified devices - Estimated contract values range from $5M to over $900M - Contract terms typically include a 1-year base period with multiple 1-year options; some contracts have a 5-year base - Incumbent vendors include Eastlake Communications, Artel, SES, and Trace Systems Inc. - No response or feedback is requested at this time; this is for industry planning purposes - Key government facilities involved: United States Space Force, Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office, and the CSCO office in Chantilly, VA

Description

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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