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Department of Defense

Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Airtime Requirement

Solicitation: FA2541-26-002
Notice ID: ec48ea192b464de99c1f3db6405cfe9c
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 517410PSCDG11Set-AsideNONEDepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDept Of The Air ForcePostedFeb 09, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 20, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCExpired

Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: United States. Response deadline: Feb 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 517410 • PSC DG11.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 517410 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 51.

12-month awarded value
$459,765
Sector total $163,862,243 • Share 0.3%
Live
Median
$459,765
P10–P90
$459,765$459,765
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.3%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($459,765)
Deal sizing
$459,765 median
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Place of performance
United States
Contracting office
Chantilly, VA • 20151 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Terrance Starks
Email
terrance.starks@spaceforce.mil
Phone
Not available
Name
Brian Robertson
Email
brian.robertson.18.ctr@spaceforce.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Chantilly, VA
20151 USA

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Description

The objective of this effort is to create a contract vehicle that provides the United States military and other partners access to worldwide commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) services to meet and fulfill Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) requirements and capabilities.  The anticipated performance period consists of of a one-year base period, with four one-year options, starting in September 2026.   The government is seeking the following information to conduct market research to ensure a comtemplated future award is priced fair and reasonable.   

*Please see three attachments: RFI Letter, Performance Work Statement (Draft) and EMSS Partial Approved Product List (APL).

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