# Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Airtime Requirement

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa254126002

- Solicitation number: FA2541-26-002
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2541 SSC Comrcl SVS Ofc SSC CMK (FA2541)
- NAICS: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Product or service code: DG11 Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes satellite communications access, internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
- First posted: January 21, 2026
- Last posted: February 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ec48ea192b464de99c1f3db6405cfe9c/view

## 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).

## Publications

- January 21, 2026: Sources sought, due February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 5a3c026588d146ba9b04e4f2617f47af. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a3c026588d146ba9b04e4f2617f47af/view
- February 6, 2026: Sources sought, due February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 46c823eef43a4f73804b5abc2414f90a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/46c823eef43a4f73804b5abc2414f90a/view
- February 9, 2026: Sources sought, due February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice ec48ea192b464de99c1f3db6405cfe9c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ec48ea192b464de99c1f3db6405cfe9c/view

## Points of contact

- Terrance Starks, terrance.starks@spaceforce.mil
- Brian Robertson, brian.robertson.18.ctr@spaceforce.mil

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