SAM #FA2541-26-005

USSF forecast of six potential commercial satellite communications requirements for FY2026–FY2027

The U.S. Space Force’s Commercial Satellite Communications Office has published a planning forecast of potential FY2026–FY2027 satellite communications procurements, not an active solicitation. - Purpose: Help industry prepare for possible future RFPs and RFQs; no response or feedback is requested. - Forecasted requirements: Six service opportunities spanning global government communications, Ku-band capacity for ISR, EMSS operations and maintenance, managed Ku/Ka-band capacity for airborne ISR, maneuverable GEO satellite services, and Iridium-certified equipment provisioning and customer support. - Estimated values: Individual forecasts range from $5 million to $905 million. The six listed estimates total approximately $1.505 billion–$1.620 billion. - Timing and terms: Anticipated award/effective dates range from August 2026 through April 2027. Terms generally include a one-year base and four or five one-year options; one requirement lists a five-year base and five one-year options. - Incumbents named in the forecast: Eastlake Communications, Artel, SES, and Trace Systems Inc.; the attachment does not map each incumbent to a specific requirement. - Specificity: No quantities or part numbers are provided. Requirements and values are preliminary forecast information, not confirmed solicitations.

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.

Specific details included attachment.

No feedback or response is requested, this information is provided to industry for planning purposes only. 

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