Defense experimentation using commercial space internet
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865020C9315
- Awardee
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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation UEI EHBBTWLFSMW1 Part of Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $31,072,477
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet Pre-Solicitation · Posted Aug 3, 2017
- Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI): Call 002 Vendor Flexibility Experiments Award Notice · Posted Jan 8, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $31,072,477.14 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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)
- PSC
- AC62 R&D- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $277,400 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $497,843 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $918,629 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,394,564 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,430,285 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $343,401 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,019,243 | |
| Funding Only Action | $959,870 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,260,697 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,477,970 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $544,902 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $800,000 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $700,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,726,903 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,125,459 | |
| Modification | $3,633,550 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,461,761 |
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About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $31.1 million definitive contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for defense experimentation using commercial space internet on December 6, 2019, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with no set-aside.
The originating solicitation (FA8650-17-S-9300) sought to establish connectivity and conduct operational experimentation leveraging emerging commercial space internet capabilities, including modified commercial satellite payloads and resilient high-bandwidth communications for Air Force assets. Place of performance is Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The ultimate completion date is August 31, 2026.
Subcontractors include Space Exploration Technologies Corp., providing engineering and satellite communications services, and Vektrex Electronic Systems Inc., providing instrument manufacturing for electrical testing. The contract supports the Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office's initiative to integrate commercial space internet constellations into defense operations, with individual awards under the broader solicitation ranging from $50,000 to $50 million over multiple selections.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Subcontractor not on record | $69,629 | |
| Vektrex Electronic Systems Inc. | $27,750 | |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $600,000 | |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $6,417,015 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865020C9315?
FA865020C9315 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Air Force (Department of Defense) on December 6, 2019.
How much is contract FA865020C9315 worth?
The government has obligated $31,072,477 on FA865020C9315.
Which agency awarded contract FA865020C9315?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA865020C9315, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA865020C9315 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865020C9315 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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