Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Satellite Processing and Integration Facility Support Extension

SOL #: SDA-SN-26-0002Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA

CHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development (AC13)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d793732b600143728ccab59fd3f3b490/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 5, 2025

Last Updated

Dec 15, 2025

Action Date

Dec 22, 2025, 9:00 PM

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.

The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to issue a modification to the sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract number FA240125C0001 awarded to Space X (CAGE 9ADW9) on December 11, 2024. This modification will enable SpaceX to continue its support of a satellite processing and integration facility to accommodate up to 21 satellites and associated dispenser hardware for the SDA. This facility will support post-transport functional testing as required, satellite mechanical and electrical mates to the dispenser hardware, and integrated payload stack encapsulation.

The planned firm fixed price contract modification is anticipated to be awarded in December 2025. The modification will extend the period of performance for 1 year with a 1-year Option period. The total estimated value of the extension (inclusive of the Option) is $29,200,000.

This award of this modification will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1).

This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only. Questions or comments related to this Notice of Intent shall be directed to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0002@mail.mil (phone calls/voicemails will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SDA-SN-26-0002.