Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) over Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Joint Hubs (NON-VARIANT)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), on behalf of the Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Program Executive Office, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) modification on a sole-source basis to The Boeing Company (Cage Code 9E831) for the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) over Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Joint Hubs (NON-VARIANT). This action is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.
Scope of Work
The resultant contract modification, FA880819C0001, will require The Boeing Company to deliver and install 8 Joint Hubs to PTS-G. This effort supports the PTS-G program by providing the necessary PTES Joint Hub configuration, which market research determined no longer requires a unique variant.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Sole-Source Modification
- Agency: Department of the Air Force / United States Space Force
- Intended Awardee: The Boeing Company
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: March 27, 2026, at 1300 Pacific Time
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Anticipated Award: October 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources interested in responding may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. Submissions must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of the ability to perform the work without substantial cost duplication or unacceptable delays, addressing specific exceptions to the sole-source intent, technical capabilities, and past performance. The Government's determination regarding full and open competition based on responses is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Market research, including a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) on March 21, 2025, indicated that Boeing's current PTES Joint Hub configuration meets all PTS-G requirements, eliminating the need for a unique variant. The approved Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) document will be made public within 14 days of contract award.