National security space launch phase 3 lane 2 launch service procurement
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA881125DB003
- Awardee
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United Launch Services, LLC UEI XHAMULHCL9N3 Part of United Launch Alliance, L.l.c
- Awarding agency
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Space and Missile Systems Center
Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 10 $686,585,038 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation · FA881124R0002 · Posted Oct 4, 2023
- Combined order value
- $718,397,538 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 19% complete
- IDV ceiling 6% used
- $10,732,878,812.00
- Maximum order
- $5,366,439,406.00
- Award type
- Single 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 · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to United Launch Services, LLC for $10.73 billion on April 4, 2025, to procure National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 launch services through April 4, 2033.
The originating solicitation, posted October 4, 2023, sought proposals for launch services, mission unique services, launch services support, fleet surveillance, early integration studies, and special studies under NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2. The RFP contemplated up to three awards, but a single contract was executed with United Launch Services. NAICS code 481212 applies.
Place of performance includes Greenwood Village, Colorado; El Segundo, California; and Hawthorne, California.
Recent delivery orders issued under this IDIQ total approximately $665 million in ceiling value. The Space and Missile Systems Center awarded a $222.3 million firm fixed-price order (May 29, 2025, completion April 4, 2033) and a $205.3 million firm fixed-price order (May 30, 2025, completion April 4, 2033), both for launch services at Greenwood Village, Colorado. Additional orders include a $72.5 million delivery order (April 14, 2025, completion April 13, 2026) and a $100 million delivery order (April 14, 2025, completion April 13, 2026) for El Segundo, California; a $1.33 million order (October 24, 2025, completion October 24, 2026) for Hawthorne, California; and a $490,974 order (September 4, 2025, completion March 4, 2026) for Hawthorne, California.
United Launch Services operates the Atlas V and Delta IV launch vehicle fleet and supports Department of Defense, intelligence community, and other federal agency missions to low Earth orbit and geosynchronous orbit.
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA881125DB003?
FA881125DB003 was awarded to United Launch Services, LLC by Space and Missile Systems Center (Air Force Space Command) on April 4, 2025.
How much is contract FA881125DB003 worth?
Orders under FA881125DB003 have obligated $686,585,038. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $718,397,538. FA881125DB003's own ceiling is $10,732,878,812. A single order can be worth up to $5,366,439,406.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA881125DB003?
10 orders have been placed under FA881125DB003, the latest on May 22, 2026.
Who can order from contract FA881125DB003?
FA881125DB003 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA881125DB003 competed?
The extent of competition for FA881125DB003 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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