Description
The United States Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) has issued a FY26‑27 “Forecast to Industry” outlining anticipated satellite communications requirements for the next 12 months. The forecast is informational only; no proposals or quotes are being solicited at this time. It lists six prospective contracts—including transponded capacity (CTC), subscription services (CSS), complex SATCOM solutions (CS3), and other Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)—with anticipated release dates, award dates, estimated lifecycle values (ranging from $2 M to $900 M), and contract terms (typically a 1‑year base with multiple one‑year options). Key points for potential vendors:
• Four of the six opportunities are under the FCSA framework (NAICS 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications).
• Estimated values: $2 M–$4 M (Ku‑Band Spread Spectrum), $45 M–$55 M (Global AISR), $85 M–$90 M (EMSS equipment/help‑desk), $200 M–$210 M (AFCENT ISR), $9 M–$11 M (Enterprise Communication Services), $700 M–$900 M (MGEO Satellite Services).
• Typical contract length: 1‑year base with up to five 1‑year options (up to 5 years total).
• Anticipated RFI/RFP release windows span September 2026 through December 2026, with awards expected between February 2027 and April 2027.
• No mandatory pre‑bid meetings or site visits are required; the forecast is for planning purposes only.
Vendors with capabilities in satellite bandwidth provisioning, Ku/Ka‑band services, end‑to‑end SATCOM solutions, equipment provisioning, and managed services should monitor the upcoming RFI/RFP releases.
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John Seacrist