Project Information

Bid Title

527 SAS Satellite Modems

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Aug 12, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 18, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA255026SASSM

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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527 SAS Satellite Modems

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FA255026SASSM

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 03:49 pm MDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 6625 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Colorado Springs , CO 80912
  USA

Description

1. This RFI is issued solely to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any potential future RFQ. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research, a continuous process for collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs. The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined, and market research results will assist in determining the direction this acquisition may take.

2. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. Responses are requested from all business sizes.

3. This Sources Sought is for COMTECH Satellite Modem. If able, please provide a capability statement to be used for market research purposes only:

Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) is looking for ten (10) COMTECH EF Data Model SLM5650B Satellite Communications

MODEM, Base Unit with the following salient characteristics: CEFD Front Panel Ruggedized (0C to 50C) 100 - 240 VAC

Primary Input Power, Non-Illuminated AC Power Switch TRANSEC Module (AES-256), 64 kbps - 10 Mbps Data Rate Range,

Latest WGS Certified with Latest FIPS Certified Firmware 64 kbps - 10 Mbps TX Data Rate Range BPSK / QPSK / OQPSK

Modulation Type (Standard), Turbo Product Coding (Standard), Standard (EIA-530/422 HSSI) and Single-Port GigE, 10 Mbps

RX Data Rate SLM5650B Extended Software OpenAMIP Disabled Standard Acquisition Range /- 30KHz, SLM5650B

Accessories Standard - (USA) AC Power Cord, Rear Mount Bracket (20 - 24 in), Warranty 1 Year Hardware Warranty Included,

and secondly, ten (10) Digital Support Plans to include 24/7 x 365 technical support for troubleshooting timebound escalation of

trouble tickets access to the customer support portal and latest firmware/software releases

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 719 567 3899 210 FALCON PKWY BLDG 210 STE 2116
• SCHRIEVER SFB , CO 80912-2116
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Brant Sewell
• branton.sewell@spaceforce.mil
• Phone Number 719-567-5600

Secondary Point of Contact

• Alejandro Castellanos
• alejandro.castellanos@spaceforce.mil
• Phone Number 7195676185

History

• Aug 12, 2026 03:49 pm MDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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