Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)
Closed — responses were due 20 Jan 2026 · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Colorado Springs, CO · NAICS 517810 · Solicitation COSMOS-RFI-1
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20 February 2026 Bidder's Library & Draft RFP Q&A Now Available The Bidder's Library is posted, which you can find in the "Attachments/Links" section. All documents in the library are marked with a "BL" prefix in their titles. A Bidder's Library Index has also been posted. Additionally, the initial set of Questions and Answers for the Draft RFP is now available in the same section. Please note that this is not a complete list, and we will post more responses as they become available. Access Requirements All documents are considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To be granted access, you must have a current and approved DD Form 2345 on file. To access the materials, please complete the following steps: Submit Request on SAM.gov: Initiate an access request for the documents. The CAGE code on your request must match the CAGE code listed on your approved DD Form 2345. Provide Verification: After submitting your request, email a copy of your approved DD Form 2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. Future Updates More documents may be added to the the bidder's library, if and when any are available. The remaining responses to already submitted questions on the Draft. RFP will also be posted as soon as they are available. Please continue to monitor Sam.gov regularly for updates. 16 January 2026 To ensure a fair and transparent process, all official communications, including government answers to questions and feedback, will be posted exclusively on Sam.gov. We will not provide responses or updates via email. Submission Guidelines Deadline: All questions and feedback must be submitted by 5:00 PM MST on 20 January 2026. Template: Submissions must use the template provided in the 5 January 2026, posting on Sam.gov. Proprietary Information: If your submission contains proprietary information, please provide two versions: one with the proprietary information clearly labeled, and a second, redacted version suitable for public posting on Sam.gov. Please continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates. For technical issues with the website, please contact the Sam.gov Helpdesk via the "Help" tab on this site. 5 January 2026 The draft RFP, FA251826RP002, along with its 13 attachments, is now available for review (see Attachments/Links section). To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links section and send a current, completed and approved DD2345 to Ms.Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. All questions and feedback regarding the draft documents are due no later than 5:00 PM MST on 20 January 2026. Please submit your input using the provided “Draft RFP Feedback and Questions” form in the Attachments/Links section to the following individuals: Ms. Stephanie Tancik: stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil Ms. Carol Rogers: carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil Important Notice: This is not the final Request for Proposals (RFP), and proposals will not be accepted based on this posting. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this posting. 5 December 2025 The updated milestones as of 5 December 2025, COSMOS Updated Milestones - 5 Dec 2025, have been uploaded under the Attachments section. The projected dates are notional and are subject to change. Please note the following upcoming projected milestones: 5 Jan 2025 - Draft RFP posted with an opportunity for industry to ask questions and provide feedback. Feedback and questions will be submitted in writing. 13 Jan 26 - Site visit planned for Fort Detrick, MD and an opportunity for industry to ask questions regarding the site only. Questions will be submitted in writing. See post from 3 Dec 2025 for site visit information. 23 Feb 2025 - Final RFP posted. 26 Feb 2025 – Pre-Proposal Conference with industry (virtual). Note: Due to the Government shutdown and the reacquisition phase we are in, the Government will not be meeting with companies one on one. We also will not provide updates, information or documents through email. All updates, information, and documents concerning this reacquisition are in this posting. To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links sections and send a completed and approved DD2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik, Contracting Officer at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. 3 December 2025 RESCHEDULED SITE VISIT TO FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND: On 13 January 2026, the Government will host a site visit at Fort Detrick, MD in support of the COSMOS acquisition. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to two representatives per company. A Secret clearance is required for all attendees. NOTE: All registrations and VAR submissions must be resubmitted, as previous ones are no longer valid. Interested parties are required to register by 5:00 PM MST on 19 December 2025, by providing the following information for each attendee: Name Email Address Phone Number Company Name Please submit this information to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil and Ms. Carol Rogers at carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil . Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with further details regarding the meeting location and visitor requirements. Due to the processing time required for each visitor, late registrations will not be accepted. Please note that the Government will not reimburse contractors or responders for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, participating in the site visit, exchanging information, or for any associated travel. 18 November 2025 The updated milestones as of 17 November 2025, COSMOS Updated Milestones - 17 Nov 2025, have been uploaded under the Attachments section. The projected dates are notional and are subject to change. Please note the following upcoming projected milestones: 15 Dec 2025 - Draft RFP posted with an opportunity for industry to ask questions and provide feedback. Feeback and questions will be submitted in writing. 13 Jan 26 - Site visit planned for Fort Detrick, MD and an opportunity for industry to ask questions regarding the site visit only. Questions will be submitted in writing. Further details and instructions will be provided once the site visit date is confirmed. 6 Feb 2025 - Final RFP posted. 10 Feb 2025 – Pre-Proposal Conference with industry (virtual). Note: Due to the Government shutdown and the reacquisition phase we are in, the Government will not be meeting with companies one on one. We also will not provide updates, information or documents through email. All updates, information, and documents concerning this reacquisition are in this posting. To access the documents, you must request access in the Attachments/Links sections and send a completed and approved DD2345 to Ms. Stephanie Tancik, Contracting Officer at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil. 14 October 2025 Confirming the site visit Fort Detrick, MD originally scheduled for 15 October 2025 is CANCELLED. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates. 29 September 2025 If the government shuts down and the shutdown continues through 9 October 2025, the site visit scheduled for 15 October 2025, will be cancelled or rescheduled. Continue to monitor Sam.gov for updates on if and when a future site visit will be rescheduled. 4 September 2025 SITE VISIT TO FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND: This is a site visit to a Wideband SATCOM Operations Center in support of the COSMOS acquisition. The Draft RFP will be posted prior to the site visit (exact date unknown at this time) but will NOT be discussed during the site visit. On 15 October 2025, the Government will host a site visit at Fort Detrick, MD in support of the COSMOS acquisition. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to two representatives per company. A Secret clearance is required for all attendees. Interested parties are required to register by 5:00 PM MST on 26 September 2025, by providing the following information for each attendee: Name Email Address Phone Number Company Name Please submit this information to Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil and Ms.Carol Rogers at carol.rogers.3@spaceforce.mil Upon registration, attendees will receive an email with further details regarding the meeting location and visitor requirements. Due to the processing time required for each visitor, late registrations will not be accepted. Please note that the Government will not reimburse contractors or responders for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, participating in the site visit, exchanging information, or for any associated travel. 13 August 2025 Round 2 - Q&A has been posted. 2 July 2025 Round 1 - Q&A has been posted. 23 June 2025 RFI 3 posted. Please submit responses by 30 June 2025 at 5:00pm MT to: Ms. Stephanie Tancik at stephanie.tancik.1@spaceforce.mil Ms. Nashua Martinez at nashua.martinez@spaceforce.mil 18 June 2025 As a follow-up to the Virtual Industry Day held on June 10, 2025, please find attached the following documents: Virtual Industry Day Attendee List…
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