Commercial Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet Service

Open — responses due 17 Nov 2026 (3 days left) · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Unknown · NAICS 517410 · Solicitation FA446027Q0003

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Solicitation number	FA446027Q0003
Notice ID	e290138fc73b4799a198cc1db07749fb
Agency	Department of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting office	DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
NAICS code	517410 — Satellite Telecommunications
Product / service code (PSC)	DG11
Set-aside	No Set aside used
Notice type	Special Notice
Posted	06 November 2026
Response deadline	17 November 2026
Place of performance	Unknown, AX1
Competition	Competitive

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Description

This Special Notice is issued as a Sources Sought notice in combination with a Presolicitation Notice for commercial satellite broadband internet service supporting authorized Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities at an undisclosed location. This notice is issued for market-research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, commitment, or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this notice. The Government seeks information from interested and capable businesses that can provide a commercial service meeting all minimum requirements described in attached D&F in lieu of a J&A IAW(In Accordance With) RFO 12.102(a). Subject to the results of this sources-sought notice and completion of all required reviews and approvals, the Government anticipates issuing a solicitation or placing an order for this requirement on or about Dec 2026. The Government currently anticipates using other than full and open competition, only one responsible source. The final acquisition strategy, contract type, competition approach, evaluation criteria, period of performance, and terms and conditions will be established in any subsequent solicitation or order. The Government has identified a potential requirement for Starlink commercial satellite broadband service based on preliminary market research. However, interested sources are encouraged to provide information demonstrating their ability to meet the Government’s stated minimum requirements. Responses will be considered as part of the Government’s continuing market research and acquisition-planning process. Submit capability statements electronically to richard.kelly.32@us.af.mil no later than the close of this notice. Use the following subject line: Sources Sought Response – Commercial Satellite Broadband Internet Service for MWR – [Company Name] Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact identified above no later than 11/11/26. The Government may, but is not obligated to, respond to questions or issue amendments to this notice. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or bids. It is not a guarantee that a solicitation or award will result from this notice. The Government reserves the right to modify, cancel, or take no further action regarding this requirement.

Version history

SAM.gov has posted 4 notices under solicitation FA446027Q0003, oldest first.

07 October 2026 — Solicitation
14 October 2026 — Solicitation
16 October 2026 — Solicitation
06 November 2026 — Special Notice (this page)

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D and F Below SAT - Part 12.pdf

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