Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21731
FCC notice requesting Upper C-Band transition plans and stakeholder comments
Buyer
FCC
Posted
October 26, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
2026-21731
The FCC is seeking regulatory filings about plans to clear the Upper C-Band, not purchasing goods or services. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. - Docket: GN Docket No. 26-289. - Requested filings: Eligible space station operators are to submit initial Transition Plans describing relocation steps and estimated costs to clear the 4.0–4.16 GHz band; stakeholders may submit comments on those plans. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Procurement items: No products or services, part numbers, or quantities are requested.
Description
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau establishes GN Docket No. 26-289, “Eligible Space Station Operator Transition Plans for the Upper C-Band,” and describes the comment process for eligible space station operators’ initial Transition Plans. Those plans must detail relocation steps and estimated costs necessary to clear the 4.0–4.16 GHz band. Stakeholder comments are due November 30, 2026, and plans and responsive comments should be filed only in GN Docket No. 26-289.