The space development agency (SDA) is building a globally distributed constellation of optically interconnected LEO satellites operating over KA-band as part of its proliferated warfighter space…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA254126CB029
- Awardee
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Northwood Space Corp. UEI D9A6UB84TMF1
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,788,483
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,788,482.55 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 25% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,788,483 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.79 million definitive contract to Northwood Space Corp. on July 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside, to develop optically interconnected low-earth-orbit satellite systems for the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) program.
The contract funds engineering and development of Ka-band optical interconnection technology for SDA's globally distributed LEO satellite constellation. Northwood Space Corp. is a self-certified small disadvantaged business. Place of performance is Chantilly, Virginia. The contract carries a firm fixed price and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027.
Description
The space development agency (SDA) is building a globally distributed constellation of optically interconnected LEO satellites operating over KA-band as part of its proliferated warfighter space architecture (pwsa).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA254126CB029?
FA254126CB029 was awarded to Northwood Space Corp. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on July 1, 2026.
How much is contract FA254126CB029 worth?
The government has obligated $1,788,483 on FA254126CB029.
Which agency awarded contract FA254126CB029?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254126CB029, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA254126CB029 competed?
The extent of competition for FA254126CB029 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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