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Special Notice · FA446027Q0003

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

Department of the Air Force

This is a notice (Special Notice), not a request for offers.

Agency
Department of the Air Force Federal
Offers due
November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM (ET) closes in 8 days
Estimated value
not stated
Notice type
Special Notice
Category
Telecommunications
NAICS code
517410 Satellite Telecommunications
Product service code (PSC)
DG11
Posted
November 6, 2026
Solicitation number
FA446027Q0003
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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 [email removed] 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.

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