Freesol BAA starshield block 2
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA881924CB005
- Awardee
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. UEI C6M7C2FLKER5
- Awarding agency
-
Space and Missile Systems Center
Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $17,447,160
Award facts
- Contract value 81% obligated
-
- $17,447,159.87 Current, with exercised options
- $21,491,147.87 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Two Step
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $667,608 | |
| Exercise an Option | $6,174,885 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $10,604,667 |
About this award
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) was awarded a $21.5 million firm fixed-price definitive contract on August 5, 2024, by the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) for the FREESOL BAA Starshield Block 2 program. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, reflects SpaceX's competitive selection through the open competitive procurement process. Work will be performed in Hawthorne, California, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2025. Starshield represents a specialized military-focused variant of SpaceX's satellite constellation technology designed to support national security space operations, and this Block 2 effort builds upon previous development phases to enhance capabilities and operational effectiveness.
This contract award reinforces SpaceX's established role as a critical national security space partner for the Department of Defense and SMC. The company's extensive experience delivering advanced space transportation solutions, satellite systems, and space-based services has positioned it as a primary contractor for multiple high-priority government initiatives. The FREESOL BAA (Broad Agency Announcement) procurement mechanism allows for innovative proposals addressing specific government requirements, and SpaceX's selection for the Starshield Block 2 phase demonstrates continued confidence in the company's technical capabilities and program execution within the space security domain.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA881924CB005?
FA881924CB005 was awarded to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. by Space and Missile Systems Center (Air Force Space Command) on August 5, 2024.
How much is contract FA881924CB005 worth?
The government has obligated $17,447,160 on FA881924CB005. Its current value, with exercised options, is $17,447,160. Its potential value, with all options, is $21,491,148.
Was contract FA881924CB005 competed?
The extent of competition for FA881924CB005 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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