Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Satellite Operations and International Partners Support (SATOPS) II

Edited 19 March 2025 to allow additional responses until 28 March 2025.

Edited 5 March 2025 to upload the draft Performance Work Statement. Additionally, all interested parties should submit capability statements.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice.

Provide operational Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) systems support under various international agreements to include the certification of technical and operational performance of terminals and modems operating on MILSATCOM systems. Support the integration, implementation, and operations of current and emerging International Partner capabilities to meet U.S. and International requirements.

Provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support the United States Space Force Combat Forces Command (CFC) and Delta 8 Satellite Communications (SATCOM) functions, inclusive of staff action officer responsibilities, such as responding to United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), Space 4 Space (S4S), Combat Forces Command (CFC) and Delta 8 requests for action or information, coordination of information and objectives; as well as, completion of tasks designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Support to the CFC and Delta 8, Wideband Consolidated-SATCOM System Expert (WB C-SSE) mission and Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) SSE missions. This TO will also require support to the Delta 8 Narrowband C-SSE mission and MUOS Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Ultra-High Frequency Follow-On (UFO), and Fleet SATCOM (FLTSAT) SSE missions.

Some of the requirements include:

• Program Management and Quality Assurance Support


• Wideband Consolidated-SATCOM System Expert Support to Terminal and Modem Certifications


• Future International Agreements Support


• International Agreements Support to U.S.-Australia Wideband Global SATCOM and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)


• Wideband E&I Terminal and Modem Performance Certification Support and Services for Australia


• International Agreements Support to WGS Multilateral MOU


• Support Services to WB C-SSE Operations and Plans Branches - MultiLateral MOU International Partners


• International Agreements Support to NSS6G (NATO SATCOM) MOU


• Support Services to WB C-SSE Operations and Plans Branches – NATO Military SATCOM Services 6th Generation MOU


• International Agreements Support to Canadian MUOS FMS Case


• NB C-SSE Support to Canadian MUOS FMS Case


• International Agreement Support to U.S.-Japanese WGS Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)


• Support Services to WB C-SSE Operations and Plans Branches – JPN MOU

In addition, the Government is seeking responses to the following questions:

• What is your team's in-depth background and documented past performance in the field of military satellite communications?


• What is your team's expertise and background in the area of engineering test and performance verification?


• Has your team worked with international partnerships within the bounds specified by the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA)?


• What is your team’s knowledge/experience with WSOMS, DSCS, WGS, and GBS?


• Does your team have any knowledge/experience with strategic planning, policy, or integration of Wideband SATCOM systems within the broader DoD ecosystem?