Space hub integrated end cryptographic unit leading edge development

Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA880725CB002
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$18,250,000

Award facts

Contract value 64% obligated
  • $26,382,679.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $28,705,808.23 Potential, with all options
Completion date 22% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Camden, NJ 08103, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00006 $0
Funding Only Action P00005 $9,279,889
Funding Only Action P00003 -$3,029,889
Other Administrative Action P00002 · The space hub integrated end cryptographic unit leading edge development (SHIELD) program will develop, test, and deliver end cryptographic units (ECUS) for the… $0
Original award $12,000,000

About this award

The Space and Missile Systems Center awarded L3 Technologies, Inc., Communication Systems-East Division, a $28.7 million firm fixed price definitive contract on September 28, 2025, to develop, test, and deliver end cryptographic units for the Protected Tactical Satellite Communication family of systems. The award carries no set-aside.

The work falls under the Space Hub Integrated End Cryptographic Unit Leading Edge Development (SHIELD) program. Place of performance is Camden, New Jersey 08103, and the ultimate completion date is September 30, 2030. Two subcontracts are recorded against the award: DPA Labs, Inc. for connectors and capacitors (June 16, 2026) and Frontgrade Colorado Springs LLC for a processor (March 5, 2026).

Subawards

Subcontractor Amount Awarded
DPA Labs, Inc. SPACE HUB INTEGRATED END CRYPTOGRAPHIC UNIT LEADING EDGE DEVELOPMENT Connectors and capacitors $47,728
Frontgrade Colorado Springs LLC SPACE HUB INTEGRATED END CRYPTOGRAPHIC UNIT LEADING EDGE DEVELOPMENT K10057613-1 Processor $429,360

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA880725CB002?

FA880725CB002 was awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. by Space and Missile Systems Center (Air Force Space Command) on September 28, 2025.

How much is contract FA880725CB002 worth?

The government has obligated $18,250,000 on FA880725CB002. Its current value, with exercised options, is $26,382,679. Its potential value, with all options, is $28,705,808.

Was contract FA880725CB002 competed?

The extent of competition for FA880725CB002 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.

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