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Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6

ID: USSOCOMJ6COMSATCOM • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: March 21, 2026, 4:31 p.m. EDT

ALL DOCUMENTS ARE CURRENT AS OF 20 MAR 2026

***Amended to add Q&As.

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking information from industry on the capabilities available to provide a comprehensive, global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and identify sources capable of meeting the requirements.

This is an RFI only, which in addition to the current performer, the Government is seeking information to identify any potential, capable sources for the required services described herein. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

Please see "USSOCOM J6 COMSATCOM RFI Final 260302" attachment for all instructions and response guidelines.

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Background
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking information from industry on the capabilities available to provide a comprehensive, global, end-to-end Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) solution.

USSOCOM requires a robust, flexible, and resilient COMSATCOM infrastructure to support global Special Operations Forces (SOF), which includes connectivity for command-and-control (C2), intelligence dissemination, and operational support between USSOCOM, its components, and deployed units.

The required solution encompasses global satellite space segment, commercial media port services, terrestrial backhaul connectivity including interconnections to Satellite as a Service (SaaS) providers, along with comprehensive operational and management support.

Work Details
The RFI seeks information to identify potential sources capable of providing the following services:
1. End-to-End Solution Management: Experience as a Prime Contractor managing end-to-end global COMSATCOM solutions; project management, configuration management, and quality assurance for a global network; operational processes for activating new global SATCOM service within four hours of notification.
2. Global Space Segment: Access to global satellite capacity across various frequency bands; capability to provide Legacy UHF channels covering specified regions; service portability and flexibility for reallocating satellite bandwidth; experience providing services for Airborne ISR (AISR) and Communications on the Move (COTM) platforms.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for performance are not explicitly stated but are implied to be global in nature due to the requirements for worldwide satellite communications support.

Overview

Response Deadline
March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT (original: March 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
March 2, 2026, 9:54 a.m. EST (updated: March 21, 2026, 4:31 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Tampa, FL 33621 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$44 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
34%
On 3/2/26 U.S. Special Operations Command issued Sources Sought USSOCOMJ6COMSATCOM for Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) for USSOCOM J6 due 3/25/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 517410 and PSC DG11.
Primary Contact
Name
Roberto Mendez   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Penny Rice   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought USSOCOMJ6COMSATCOM

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) > HQ USSOCOM
FPDS Organization Code
97ZS-H92415
Source Organization Code
500178776
Last Updated
April 10, 2026
Last Updated By
penny.rice@socom.mil
Archive Date
April 9, 2026