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Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM Enterprise Mission Management (PATSEMM) Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI)
Contact and place of performance
Scott Lucas
El Segundo, CA 90245
USA
Section I: PTES Description & Background The Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) is the ground system designed to provide anti-jam (AJ) wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) capability utilizing the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) for the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) Family of Systems. PTES consists of a Mission Management System (MMS), a Key Management System (KMS), and Joint Hubs (J...
View moreThis RFI specifically requests information related to development and fielding efforts as outlined within this document. Responses to this RFI will be considered as Market Research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to inform the Government’s procurement strategy. The Government may or may not compete or award this requirement. Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged. The anticipated NAICS code for this acquisition is 517810 and the size standard is $40,000,000.
Section II: RFI Objective
While PTW over WGS (PTWoW) provides an initial operational baseline, the Government emphasizes that this RFI seeks information from industry regarding the acquisition and integration of additional mission planning and mission management services beyond PTWoW alone, applicable across the broader PATS Family of Systems. Responses should address scalability, extensibility, and applicability to multiple satellite system implementations.
The Government encourages responses from vendors capable of rapidly addressing the full scope of mission planning and mission operations functions, as well as from vendors proposing solutions that address one or more discrete subsections of the scope described in Section III. Respondents should clearly identify which specific subsections of Section III their response addresses and describe any assumptions regarding external services, integrations, or complementary capabilities provided by other vendors or the Government. The Government anticipates that capability‑based responses may be combined in future acquisition strategies to assemble a complete mission management solution.
Section III: RFI Scope: PATSEMM
This new approach is the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) Enterprise Mission Management, or PATSEMM. PATSEMM scope includes mission planning, mission operations, mission product generation, and systems integration functions required to support operational PTW satellite communications missions. The PATS Family of Systems currently includes PTW over WGS (PTWoW), Protected Tactical Satellite - Global (PTS-G), Protected Tactical Satellite - Prototype (PTS-P), Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Prototype (Enhanced PTS-P), and PTW over Commercial (PTWoC). The Government seeks information from industry regarding capabilities to rapidly develop and provide mission planning and mission management services in support of the PATS Family of Systems architecture, spanning both classified Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) and Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) environments.
III.1 Mission Planning (SIPR)
III.2 Mission Operations (SIPR)
III.3 Cross-Domain Data Preparation
Vendors shall not assume responsibility for CDS accreditation, operation, or sustainment.
III.4 Mission Operations (NIPR)
Mission operations on NIPR shall coordinate with, but not exercise operational control of, external network management, host, or payload execution systems.
III.5 Interfaces and Integration
The Government retains authority over interface definition and approval; vendors are expected to implement against Government‑provided or Government‑approved ICDs with minimal disruption to fielded interfaces.
III.6 Transition and Operational Cutover
Section IV: Execution Assumptions and Government Constraints
The following ground rules and assumptions apply to the PATSEMM effort:
Section V: RFI Questions and Prompts
Section VI: Industry Day, Response Format, Submittal Instructions, and Questions
The Government intends to host an industry day at a future date that will provide a demonstration of the mission planning capability achieved to date. One-on-one meetings will be offered for the purpose of allowing interested vendors to clarify scope and discuss alternative options.
Response Format – Responses shall be submitted as a white paper in PDF or Microsoft Word for Office 2007 or later compatible format, supplemented with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, or JPG attachments as necessary. Responses shall be prepared so that when printed, they meet the following requirements: 8.5x11 inch paper, single-spaced typed lines, 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font. Tables may use 10-point font. Pictures are not allowed. Illustrations such as tables, flowcharts, organizational charts, process charts or other similar informational charts may be used. Respondents are responsible for ensuring the legibility of all tables, charts, etc., and should assume that when their response is printed or copied, it will be done in black and white. The Government will not accept company literature or marketing materials in response to this notice. Responses that do not materially address the content of this RFI, to include those that only make inquiries or which provide generic capability statements, will be disregarded.
Respondents may also submit an “optional White Paper” (no more than 5 pages in length) describing how your company’s products and technical expertise can produce and deliver the capabilities specified in this RFI.
Response Classification – All material provided in response to this notice shall be UNCLASSIFIED, non-confidential, and non-proprietary to the maximum extent practicable. Firms providing confidential/proprietary information shall separately and clearly identify and mark all confidential/proprietary information. The Government will take all necessary steps to protect/safeguard any confidential/proprietary information not clearly marked.
Submittal Due Date – Responses are due by 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) on 10 July 2026.
Submittal POCs – Unclassified responses shall be submitted electronically to the points of contact listed below:
All inquiries associated with this request must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer with a courtesy copy to the Contract Specialists identified above.
Section VII: Disclaimers
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not, at this time, seeking proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee for travel expenses or marketing efforts. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the responding party's expense.
Proprietary information, if any, should be kept to a minimum and shall be clearly marked. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. In order to review RFI response, proprietary information may be given to Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and/or Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractors working for the Government. Non-government support contractors and their subcontractors may be involved in the review of any responses submitted. Please advise the listed government points of contact in advance of response submission if you do not wish for your submission to be reviewed by non-government support contractors and their subcontractors.
Section VIII: Enclosures
Enclosure 1 – TRDs and ICDs
Enclosure 2 - MIL-STD-188-164C (for public release)
Enclosure 3.a. – DODI 8510.01 (for public release)
Enclosure 3.b. – NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 (for public release)
Enclosure 3.c. - CNSSI No 1253 (for public release)
The Department of the Air Force, through the MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK office, is conducting market research for the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM Enterprise Mission Management (PATSEMM) initiative. This requirement focuses on the development, integration, and fielding of mission planning and management services to support the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) Family of Systems, which utilizes the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW). The scope encompasses mission operations, product generation, and systems integration across multiple satellite constellations, including Wideband Global SATCOM, Protected Tactical Satellite-Global, and various commercial systems. This effort aligns with Agile and Software Pathway principles to provide rapid and flexible delivery of anti-jam wideband capabilities to meet urgent operational needs.
The PATSEMM framework involves several core functional areas across Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) and Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) environments. Key tasks include mission request analytics, resource scheduling, and the implementation of interfaces between Mission Management Systems and external systems such as Key Management Systems. Performance requirements include preparing data for bidirectional transfer across Government-provided Cross Domain Solutions and executing command and control for ground elements and dynamic operations across satellite orbits. Vendors may be required to operate within Government-defined security accreditation boundaries and utilize DevSecOps environments for software development and production.
This sources sought notice is identified under solicitation number FA8807-PATSEMM-RFI-001 and is classified under NAICS code 517810, All Other Telecommunications. Responses are due by July 13, 2026, and the primary place of performance is El Segundo, California. Submissions must address scalability, transition risks, and include Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for cost and schedule. The information gathered will inform the Government’s procurement strategy, and participation from small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses is encouraged.
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