When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

It was issued by Defense Information Systems Agency. The work is located in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Satellite telecommunications providers with pLEO broadband capabilities. Experience delivering resilient, low-latency connectivity for government and defense operations. Providers of portable and rapidly deployable satellite terminals. Established global network operations and 24/7 technical support capabilities. Experience supporting communications across land, maritime, aviation, and contested environments.

Broadband Telecommunications System (Due September 23, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United StatesPosted: September 9, 2026Deadline: September 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

Scott Air Force Base is seeking vendors offering resilient pLEO broadband telecommunications services for fixed, mobile, maritime, aviation, and rapidly deployable operations. Requirements include high-throughput connectivity, portable terminals, data continuity, and rapid global geo-fence override support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a verified United States citizen for all personnel assigned to technical execution, satellite engineering support, and support desk
Must provide a 24/7/365 support desk with direct-to-satellite engineering access
Must be capable of resolving critical service outages within 120 minutes
Must maintain a rapid-logistics pipeline for terminal delivery within 24 to 72 hours of an urgent call
Must deliver pre-configured terminal kits within 15 calendar days after receipt of order
Must provide service activation on fielded terminals within 24 hours of technical authorization
Must implement a comprehensive Supply Chain Risk Management plan in compliance with DFARS 252.239-7017, DFARS 252.239-7018, and NIST SP 800-53
Must physically and programmatically isolate, anonymize, and encrypt all telemetry data
Must ensure all hardware and services are sourced directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer or an authorized, cleared integrator

CONTRACT DURATION

120 months

TIMELINE

Capability statements must be submitted no later than September 23rd, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 23, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Defense Information Systems Agency

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a broadband telecommunications system based on high-throughput, low-latency proliferated low-Earth orbit (pLEO) satellite connectivity. The system should provide resilient global communications across stationary, portable, land-mobile, maritime, and specialized aviation platforms.

The required commercial-grade transport service should support highly resilient, high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for fixed-site and mobile operations. Portable or mini terminals should support rapid deployment by non-technical personnel. The requirement also includes data continuity following consumption of high-speed priority monthly allocations ranging from 250 GB to 5 TB.

The solution should provide a 24/7/365 technical override capability for commercial geographic fencing. This capability must enable global terminal operations in unlicensed host nations, international waters, and contested airspace within 15 minutes of notification.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Defense Information Systems Agency. The work is located in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Satellite telecommunications providers with pLEO broadband capabilities
Experience delivering resilient, low-latency connectivity for government and defense operations
Providers of portable and rapidly deployable satellite terminals
Established global network operations and 24/7 technical support capabilities
Experience supporting communications across land, maritime, aviation, and contested environments

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