FA2401-27-C-0001: $9.9M Department of the Air Force Award to Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Hawthorne, California, has been awarded a $9,921,992 broad agency announcement contract, with options for up to a maximum $12,666,379, for a risk reduction study on their Plug and Play Laser, also known as Plaser. This contract provides for the risk reduction study, the delivery of representative hardware, and support to missile warning and tracking system integration. Work will be performed in Hawthorne, California; and Redmond, Washington, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 7, 2027. This contract was a competitive acquisition. Since proposals are received throughout the year under the Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities Broad Agency Announcement, the number of proposals received in response to the solicitation is unknown. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $9,921,992 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Development Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (FA240127C0001). (Awarded on Nov. 9, 2026).

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2401-27-C-0001.

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Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

Pre-filled 5 U.S.C. 552 FOIA Request Letter for FA2401-27-C-0001 Date: 2026-11-10 To: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) Portal: https://www.foia.af.mil/ Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract FA2401-27-C-0001 Dear FOIA Officer: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract FA2401-27-C-0001, awarded to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (2026-11-10) in the amount of $9,921,992 by The Space Development Agency, Washington, D.C.: 1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS); and 2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling). Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing: To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130). Fee & Delivery Instructions: Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title / Organization] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number]