Space Fence Ground-Based Radar System Increment 1
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 438
- Short name
- Space Fence Inc 1
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 4
- Contract obligations
- $10,290,181 Since fiscal year 2017
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,418,000 |
| FY2024 | $3,300,000 |
| FY2023 | $4,438,087 |
| FY2022 | $61,913 |
| FY2019 | -$41,699 |
| FY2018 | $67,131 |
| FY2017 | $46,750 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astranis Space Technologies Corp | $10,218,000 | |
| 2 | Peraton Inc. | $46,750 | |
| 3 | Truestone, LLC | $25,432 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Space Fence Ground-Based Radar System Increment 1 is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. While specific technical details are limited in the source material, the program appears to encompass ground-based radar systems with associated space-based communications capabilities. The program documentation indicates it supports tactical satellite communications and protected waveform implementations.
The program's recent contract awards range from approximately $47,000 to $4.5 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-3 years. Astranis Space Technologies Corp has emerged as a significant contractor, securing two major awards: a $3.3 million Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II contract and a $4.5 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract, both focused on protected tactical waveform and satellite communications capabilities. The Department of the Air Force, particularly through the Air Force Research Laboratory and Space and Missile Systems Center, serves as the primary contracting authority. Contract vehicles include both traditional definitive contracts and purchase orders, predominantly using firm-fixed-price arrangements. While some contracts utilize small business set-asides, others are unrestricted. Known performance locations include Herndon, Virginia, with communications infrastructure work extending to Kwajalein and Guam.
Quick answers
What is Space Fence Inc 1?
Space Fence Ground-Based Radar System Increment 1 (Space Fence Inc 1) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force Space Command. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has Space Fence Inc 1 obligated on contracts?
4 contract awards are coded to Space Fence Inc 1, and their actions have obligated $10,290,181 since fiscal year 2017.
Who are the top contractors on Space Fence Inc 1?
The contractors obligated the most on Space Fence Inc 1 contracts are Astranis Space Technologies Corp ($10,218,000), Peraton Inc. ($46,750) and Truestone, LLC ($25,432).
How much did Space Fence Inc 1 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to Space Fence Inc 1 obligated $2,418,000 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for Space Fence Inc 1?
The latest contract award coded to Space Fence Inc 1 is FA880724CB005, awarded to Astranis Space Technologies Corp on June 14, 2024.
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