Satellite Processing and Integration Facility Support Extension
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 Space Development Agency (SDA), under the Department of the Air Force, has issued an Award Notice for sole-source modifications to SpaceX for Satellite Processing and Integration Facility Support Extension under contract number FA240125C0001. These modifications extend support for CY2026 and include an unexecuted option for CY2027, with a total funded amount of $17,252,220.87 for the CY2026 extension.
Scope of Work
This award covers the continuation of Payload Processing Facility (PPF) services essential for satellite processing and integration. The services are critical for the Space Development Agency's PWSAT constellation deployment schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Modifications (P00002 and P00003) to existing contract FA240125C0001.
- Awardee: SpaceX
- Award Dates: December 18, 2025 (P00002) and March 5, 2026 (P00003).
- Duration: Extended Period of Performance by one year (CY2026), with an unexecuted option year for CY2027.
- Value: Total funded award amount for CY2026 is $17,252,220.87. The unexecuted CY2027 option year is valued at $15,252,220.87, with a planned modification cost of $14,693,174.41 for that option.
- Set-Aside: None.
- Authority: 10 USC 3204(a)(1) - Only One Responsible Source.
- Place of Performance: Lompoc, CA.
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to sole-source was based on market research, including an Intent to Sole Source Special Notice on SAM.gov, which yielded no other responses. The Space Development Agency determined that no other facility could confirm availability for the required timeframe, posing a significant risk to the PWSAT constellation deployment schedule. This indicates limited opportunities for new vendors for these specific services due to unique circumstances.
Additional Information
For further details, contact Shirley Karver at shirley.karver.civ@mail.mil.