SBS003523 Redacted Justification & Approval - Aero Tile Antennas
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- SBS003523
- Agency
-
Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- HC101323D9000 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Scott AFB, Illinois, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Sole Source Justification Notice for a firm fixed-price task order under contract HC101323D9000, procuring AERO Tile Antennas and satellite communication services for the United States Air Force Air Combat Command. The procurement specifically targets SpaceX as the exclusive vendor capable of providing a specialized aviation-ready satellite terminal (SS-7 AERO terminal Tile Antenna) with precise technical specifications, including size and weight restrictions not exceeding 25 inches, 2 inches thick, 25 pounds, and approximately 360W peak power consumption. Market research conducted in January and February 2025 confirmed SpaceX as the sole Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) IDIQ contract holder offering an aviation-qualified terminal meeting mission requirements. The task order will provide best-effort broadband data transport and Internet connectivity with global coverage for aeronautical users, supporting tactical communications to strategic forces. While the exact contract value was not disclosed, the government intends to continue market research to potentially enable future competitive acquisitions as satellite communications technology evolves.
Notice text
The purpose of this notice is to make publicly available the justification and approval for the award of the subject sole source, firm fixed priced purchase order under authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B). This purchase includes AERO Tile Antennas suitable for aircraft attachment and flight applications, and provide best effort (no Committed Information Rate (CIR)) operational packaged, PLEO broadband data transport services and Internet conncetivity. The satellite service will provide tactical communications to strategic forces. See redacted J&A attached.
Awarded contract HC101323D9000 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-05-01.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SBS003523 - Exception to Fair Opportunity_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SBS003524 Redacted Justification & Approval - PLEO AFRL Custom Group Service Plan | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| AWARD - Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) - 3rd Round | Award Notice | |
| AWARD - Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) - 2nd Round | Award Notice | |
| AWARD - Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) - 1st Round | Award Notice | |
| Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) | Solicitation | |
| HC101322R0005 Pre-Solicitation Notice for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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