How to bid on Global Broadcast Service Software Sustaining Engineering for US Space Force

What the Space Force is buying

The United States Space Force is looking for a contractor to provide software engineering, maintenance, and enhancements for its Global Broadcast Service (GBS) satellite broadcast systems. This includes supporting Satellite Broadcast Managers (SBMs) and Receive Broadcast Managers (RBMs).

The selected contractor will also offer around-the-clock Tier II/III support to the GBS Operations center, design and implement architecture changes, and conduct training for SBM users. The planned contract includes a six-month base period and four one-year options, with an estimated performance from April 2027 through September 2031.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting your Statement of Capability (SOC) is August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a Request for Proposal (RFP), meaning the government is gathering information and not yet soliciting binding offers.

Your SOC should be sent via email to Angela Eberhart at [email protected] and Kevin Devine at [email protected]. Oral communications are not accepted. The government will use the information received for market research and planning purposes.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with strong capabilities in software engineering, maintenance, and technical support for complex satellite broadcast systems. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 (Engineering Services, Exception 1 - Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons), with a size standard of $47.0 million annually.

Small businesses are highly encouraged to respond. If your company is interested only in subcontracting possibilities, you should clearly state this in your SOC submission.

How to respond

To respond, you need to submit an unclassified Statement of Capability (SOC) by the deadline. Your SOC must be in 8.5 x 11-inch pages, with a font no smaller than 12-point, and a maximum of 21 pages.

The SOC must include your company name, CAGE code, mailing address, points of contact, telephone numbers, and email addresses. You also need to state your business size classification (large, small, or other).

Additionally, describe your experience and specific work performed within the past 10 years that is relevant to this effort. Provide an estimated schedule to familiarize your team with the system and perform the contract requirements, along with a rough estimate of annual cost.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your company's capabilities and relevant experience. Tailor your past performance examples to directly address the requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Even though it's an RFI, a well-structured and detailed response can help the agency understand your firm's potential. Pay close attention to the page limit and formatting requirements to ensure your submission is compliant and easy to review.