National security space launch phase 3 lane 1 launch services procurement
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA881124DB003
- Awardee
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. UEI C6M7C2FLKER5
- Awarding agency
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Space and Missile Systems Center
Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 8 $1,307,214,568 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation · FA881124R0001 · Posted Oct 4, 2023
- Combined order value
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- $1,590,394,808 Current, with exercised options
- $2,336,167,528 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 47% complete
- IDV ceiling 8% used
- $17,000,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $17,000,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 7 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Space and Missile Systems Center awarded an indefinite-delivery, multiple-award contract to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. on June 13, 2024, for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 (NSSL P3 L1) launch services, with a $5.6 billion ceiling and ultimate completion date of June 13, 2029.
Performance occurs at Hawthorne, California and El Segundo, California. The IDIQ procures Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch operations for national security and intelligence payloads across the Department of Defense and customer agencies, including the Air Force and Space Development Agency.
The originating solicitation, posted October 4, 2023, with proposals due March 29, 2024, sought competitive proposals for multiple IDIQ awards with a five-year base period and five-year option period to provide assured access to space for the integrated space architecture. NAICS code 481212 applies; small businesses were encouraged to pursue subcontracting opportunities. The Space Force Space Systems Command indicated intent to reopen the solicitation annually to onboard emerging providers or systems.
Recent task orders issued under this IDIQ include a $540.7 million Space Development Agency SDA-1 launch services order (October 18, 2024, completion August 31, 2027); a $963.3 million NTO-5 launch services order (January 9, 2026, completion January 9, 2027); a $255.2 million SDA-2 launch services order (December 8, 2025, completion April 30, 2027); a $162.971 million SDA-3 launch services order (December 8, 2025, completion October 31, 2027); an $86.133 million launch services order (June 27, 2025, completion April 13, 2027); and a $170.7 million SDA-4 launch services order (March 31, 2026, completion November 30, 2027). All delivery orders carry firm fixed-price pricing and no set-aside designation. Performance locations for individual orders include Hawthorne and El Segundo, California.
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA881124DB003?
FA881124DB003 was awarded to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. by Space and Missile Systems Center (Air Force Space Command) on June 13, 2024.
How much is contract FA881124DB003 worth?
Orders under FA881124DB003 have obligated $1,307,214,568. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $1,590,394,808. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $2,336,167,528. FA881124DB003's own ceiling is $17,000,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $17,000,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA881124DB003?
8 orders have been placed under FA881124DB003, the latest on March 31, 2026.
Who can order from contract FA881124DB003?
FA881124DB003 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract FA881124DB003 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. FA881124DB003 is part of National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 (NSSL P3 L1).
Was contract FA881124DB003 competed?
The extent of competition for FA881124DB003 was full and open competition. The government received 7 offers.
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