Notice of Intent to Increase Ceiling to Andromeda IDIQ.
Overview
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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, System Delta 89, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source modification to increase the total contract maximum ceiling of the Andromeda Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts. The ceiling will increase by $4.4 billion, from $1.843 billion to a new shared ceiling of $6.243 billion. This modification is for additional quantities within the existing scope of the Andromeda IDIQ.
Scope of Work
Andromeda is a contract vehicle for the procurement of space-based space domain awareness capabilities, including programs like RG-XX and SG-XX. The scope encompasses assistance in systems engineering, space system design (including prototypes), space system build, integration, demonstrations, and operations support. This also includes analysis or studies of specialized functions or capabilities supporting the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission area, specifically space-based surveillance and reconnaissance.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent for Sole Source Modification)
- Vehicle: Andromeda Multiple-Award IDIQ
- Current Ceiling: $1,843,000,000.00
- Proposed Increase: $4,400,000,000.00
- New Shared Ceiling: $6,243,000,000.00
- Reason for Increase: A significant increase in the FY2027 space reconnaissance and surveillance budget, driven by an escalating threat environment projected for CY 2030+. This results in increased demand for requirements already covered by Andromeda. The sole source modification aims to prevent unacceptable delays and potential mission-critical impacts.
- Awarded Contractors (14): Northrop Grumman Systems, Quantum Space LLC, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Lockheed Martin, Millennium Space Systems, BAE Systems, Sierra Space Corporation, General Atomics, True Anomaly, Turion Space, Anduril, Redwire Space Missions, Astranis, Intuitive Machines.
- On-Ramping: The Andromeda MAC IDIQ intends to add new, qualified contractors to the pool on an annual basis.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Primary Contact: Capt Andrew Madison (andrew.madison.6@spaceforce.mil)
- Secondary Contact: 1st Lt Kevin Sequeira (kevin.sequeira@spaceforce.mil)
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice or pay for information received. Interested parties with questions or concerns should contact the PCOs by the end date.