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Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Santa Barbara, California. Due Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), 4 days left.

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Solicitation numberSN-27-0002
AgencyDepartment of the Air Force
OfficeFA2401 Space Development Agency Sda
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
Product or service codeAC13
Place of performanceSanta Barbara, California
PostedOct 15, 2026
Response deadlineOct 22, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) (4 days left)

Official notice and attachments

Description

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). 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 2026. The modification will extend the period of performance for 1 year. The total estimated value of the extension is $15,000,000.

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 [email protected] (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-27-0002.

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