Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source IDIQ Contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services in support of SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 (TLT2) launches
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- Solicitation number
- SDA-SN-26-0013
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Points of contact
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- Curtis Lam curtis.lam.ctr@mail.mil (202) 768-3378
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Space Development Agency is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source IDIQ contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services supporting SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 launches, with responses due by July 16, 2026. This is a non-competitive award justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) on the basis that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract has a not-to-exceed ceiling of $99 million and a 24-month ordering period.
SDA will acquire comprehensive Payload Processing Facility services for satellite payload preparation, integration, testing, and post-processing data review across no fewer than seven launches: three from Vandenberg Space Force Base and four from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Work includes facilities services, equipment, and compliance with applicable safety regulations and technical standards.
Although the notice states this is not a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only, any responsible source may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation demonstrating ability to provide the required PPF services at both launch locations within the required timeline. The Government will evaluate all responses solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future, with discretion to proceed with the sole source award notwithstanding responses received.
Notice text
The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to award a sole source, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services in support of SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 (TLT2) launches. SDA shall acquire T2TL payload processing services to support three (3) launches from Vandenberg Space Force (VSFB) Base and four (4) launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). The Government requires comprehensive facilities services for satellite payload preparation, integration, testing, and post- processing data review, over the period specified, in accordance with all applicable safety regulations, mission requirements, and technical standards. The Government intends to procure Payload Processing Facility (PPF) services for no fewer than seven (7) launches from VSFB and CCSFS. The IDIQ ordering period will be a 24-months. The IDIQ will contain a not-to-exceed (NTE) ceiling amount of $99 million. This contract award will be made under the authority of 6.103-1 [10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)], Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which the Government will consider. Responses must clearly demonstrate the capability to provide the required comprehensive Payload Processing Facility (PPF) services, including facilities and equipment, at VSFB and CCSFS within the required timeline.
The Government will consider all responses solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Questions, comments, or capability statements related to this Notice of Intent shall be directed to curtis.lam.ctr@mail.mil. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SDA-SN-26-0013. All responses must be received no later than 15 days from posting at 11:59 PM ET.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice of IDIQ Contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services in support of SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 (TLT2) launches | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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