Space Force Sought Platform Integration Partner
The U.S. Space Force has initiated a search for an integrator to manage enterprise satellite communications systems.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Space
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The U.S. Space Force issued a sources sought notice for an enterprise satellite communications management platform integrator. This contract aims to streamline satellite mission planning, resource management, and interference tracking.
Why it matters
The new contract will provide oversight for critical satellite operations, ensuring that mission planning and data management remain coordinated. By utilizing an independent integrator, the agency hopes to maintain neutrality between the platform's core software and its practical implementation.
The potential contract spans a 5-year duration to support satellite resource management and interference tracking. The platform operates on Microsoft Azure cloud services and integrates with the Joint Management Tool and Unified Data Library.
The players
U.S. Space Force
The military service branch of the United States Armed Forces tasked with organizing, training, and equipping forces for space operations.
Microsoft Azure
A cloud computing platform operated by Microsoft that provides a range of services, including compute, analytics, and storage.
The details
The Space Force contract requires the selected integrator to remain independent of the software developers while managing integrations for the Joint Management Tool and Unified Data Library. Core application coding is specifically excluded from this scope of work, leaving the integrator to focus on system-wide management and platform functionality.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: Space Force issued a sources sought notice.
October 2026: The deadline for interested parties to submit introductory videos.
The Big Picture
This initiative follows the standard of using the Platform One Solutions Marketplace to modernize the acquisition process for satellite infrastructure. By relying on this marketplace, the Space Force aligns its procurement with broader Department of Defense strategies to adopt commercial-grade software solutions.
The move to integrate advanced cloud-based satellite management tools could lead to more resilient space-based communications infrastructure. Future developments in this area may result in improved data reliability for government operations dependent on satellite support.
The takeaway
The Space Force is prioritizing the role of independent system integrators to ensure their satellite management platforms function across diverse technical environments. Companies interested in defense procurement should prepare to showcase their integration capabilities via video submissions.
What happens next
Interested parties must submit a video to the Platform One Solutions Marketplace by the end of October 2026 to be considered for the integrator role.
Further reading
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