Blacksky Holdings Inc.

Herndon, VA

UEI
E2TXL2F4W8X3
CAGE
7DME8
Primary NAICS
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
13241 Woodland Park Rd #300, Herndon, VA 20171, USA
Website
blacksky.com
Founded
2015
Employees
251-1K
Estimated annual revenue
$10M-$50M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Commercial & Professional Services
  3. Professional Services
SIC code
87 Engineering & Management Services
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Recent federal awards

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s 3 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
This effort is to successfully complete an end to end prototype demonstration of a low cost, tactical launch system on a… Contract · HQ08451990003 Office of the Secretary of Defense $8,300,000
The purpose of this procurement is to procure a cortex 160 engineering model. Contract · NNM15AD64P Marshall Space Flight Center $147,500
The purpose of this procurement is to procure two (2) cortex 130 engineering models. Contract · NNM15AA49P Marshall Space Flight Center $50,050

About Blacksky Holdings Inc.

Blacksky Holdings Inc. is a parent company registered to receive federal contract awards since May 2015. Through its subsidiaries, particularly Blacksky Geospatial Solutions, Inc., the company provides geospatial intelligence solutions, satellite imagery services, and advanced analytics to government and commercial customers. Blacksky leverages its Spectra AI software-as-a-service platform to deliver high-quality geospatial data and insights. The company's expertise spans various domains, including space-based situational awareness, remote sensing, and data analytics.

Recent federal contract awards to Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s subsidiaries demonstrate a diverse range of capabilities and services. The company has received multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards from defense agencies. These include a $239,983 Phase I SBIR award from the Naval Sea Systems Command for research related to the Space-Based Infrared System, a $1.25 million Phase II SBIR award from the Air Force Research Laboratory for optical inter-satellite link capabilities, and a $249,995 Phase I STTR award for on-orbit rendezvous, inspection, and debris removal research. Blacksky has also provided COVID-19 monitoring and social distancing analysis to maintain force readiness for the Air Force. Additionally, the company secured a $1.75 million contract from NASA Headquarters to provide satellite electro-optical imagery products under the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program. Most of these awards were designated as small business set-asides, highlighting Blacksky's status as a small business in the federal contracting landscape.

Blacksky Holdings Inc., through its subsidiary Blacksky Geospatial Solutions, Inc., holds a position on the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This IDIQ is designed to support DISA's space-based situational awareness and intelligence needs through low Earth orbit satellite constellations. Under this vehicle, Blacksky received an initial $2,000 firm-fixed-price task order for minimum guarantee services, with the place of performance in Fort Meade, Maryland. The period of performance for this task order was from July 18 to August 17, 2023. This IDIQ position allows Blacksky to compete for future task orders to provide geospatial intelligence and data services to DISA and potentially other defense agencies requiring similar capabilities.

Quick answers

What is Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s UEI?

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is E2TXL2F4W8X3.

What is Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s CAGE code?

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s CAGE code is 7DME8.

What is Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).

Where is Blacksky Holdings Inc. located?

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 13241 Woodland Park Rd #300, Herndon, VA 20171, USA.

Is Blacksky Holdings Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through December 17, 2026.

What is Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Blacksky Holdings Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is This effort is to successfully complete an end to end prototype demonstration of a low cost, tactical launch system on a… (HQ08451990003), from Office of the Secretary of Defense, on September 18, 2019.

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