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Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W15QKN1890003
- Awardee
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Rocket Lab USA Inc. UEI EUXNBKLC23G1
- Awarding agency
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ACC Picatinny
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Small responsive launch Award Notice · Posted Oct 13, 2017
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $18,200,000.00
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 1410 Guided Missiles
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction (OT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) to Rocket Lab USA Inc. on October 11, 2017, with a ceiling value of $18.2 million and no set-aside designation. This prototype project addresses small responsive launch capabilities and incorporates milestones for a study conducted on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). As a non-traditional contract vehicle, the OT IDV structure provides flexibility in contracting mechanisms and can facilitate rapid prototyping and technology development outside standard Federal Acquisition Regulation processes. The award leverages Rocket Lab's established expertise in responsive space access and launch services, enabling the government to evaluate advanced launch solutions that support both AFRL and MDA requirements.
Under this IDV, Rocket Lab is positioned to deliver prototype development, engineering analysis, and supporting studies focused on small responsive launch systems. The contract enables task order placement for specific work efforts related to launch vehicle development, mission planning, and technology maturation activities aligned with the Missile Defense Agency's objectives. This vehicle serves as a framework for government agencies to issue task orders and incrementally fund discrete prototype projects and feasibility studies, allowing for iterative refinement of responsive launch capabilities while managing technical risk through the OT acquisition authority.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $12,100,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W15QKN1890003?
W15QKN1890003 was awarded to Rocket Lab USA Inc. by ACC Picatinny (Army Contracting Command) on September 21, 2018.
How much is contract W15QKN1890003 worth?
W15QKN1890003's own ceiling is $18,200,000.
Which agency awarded contract W15QKN1890003?
ACC Picatinny (Army Contracting Command) awarded W15QKN1890003, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract W15QKN1890003 competed?
The extent of competition for W15QKN1890003 was competed.
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