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FA2518-21-F-0017: $456K Department of the Air Force Award to Linquest Corporation
Head quarters starcom support. Contracting activity: FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO. Estimated completion: 2026-08-01.
$456K contract action / $38.6M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-08-01 completion / FA2518 FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA2518-21-F-0017 (unhyphenated: FA251821F0017) · Parent Vehicle: FA2518-21-D-0001 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Linquest Corporation
(Colorado)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $605.0M obligated across 67 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $455,992 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $38,611,845 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $455,992 (signed 2021-08-02, latest FPDS action 2023-12-21) · 7 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $78,155,782 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA2518: FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC R408 (Support- Professional: Program Management/Support) · NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Colorado |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-08-01 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA251821F0017)
Head quarters starcom support
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Linquest Corporation
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-08-01
- Requirement Scope: Head quarters starcom support
- Federal Supply Class: PSC R408 (Support- Professional: Program Management/Support)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2518-21-F-0017 when contacting Linquest Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA2518 (FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA2518-21-F-0017 (7 shown, $78.2M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA251824F0020 | $24.2M | Linquest Corporation | 2024-07-08 / 2026-05-07 | 2029-03-01 | Starcoms mission is to develop guardians and validate capabilities and concepts to ensure ussf combat effectiveness. hq starcom oversees this mission through strategic planning, communications integration, and leadership engagement efforts |
| FA251821F0002 | $19.7M | Linquest Corporation | 2021-03-01 / 2025-11-18 | 2026-02-28 | Space and cyber operations support |
| FA251824F0012 | $10.9M | Linquest Corporation | 2024-04-10 / 2026-01-08 | 2028-02-29 | Providing survivability and vulnerability determination strategies for air and space force operations; includes threat assessments, requirements development, operational training, studies and mission analysis. |
| FA251826FA011 | $10.6M | Linquest Corporation | 2026-02-25 / 2026-03-11 | 2028-08-30 | Headquarters combat forces command support under operations capability support contract |
| FA251822F0052 | $9.1M | Linquest Corporation | 2022-09-19 / 2026-05-13 | 2028-03-18 | Space forces readiness & training program staff support |
| FA251821F0012 | $3.2M | Linquest Corporation | 2021-07-13 / 2026-04-14 | 2026-02-28 | Space talent management support |
| FA251822F0009 | $507K | Linquest Corporation | 2022-03-01 / 2024-09-18 | 2026-02-28 | Battle management command, control, and communications support |
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 Linquest Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2518-21-F-0017.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2518 (FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | FA2518-26-F-H002 | Infinity Technology Services | $21.2M | Apr 21, 2031 | Infinity Technology Services wins $21.2M contract for Missile Warning and Tracking Operations Support. Space Operations Command’s Space Acqu... |
| 2026-02-18 | FA2518-23-C-0002 | InDyne | $11.8M | Feb 28, 2027 | InDyne gets $11.8M modification for Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System support. Space Operations Command's Space Acq... |
| 2026-01-06 | FA2518-26-D-0001 | InDyne | $1.1B | - | InDyne wins $1.10B contract for missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness. Combat Forces Command $364.8M obligated now. |
| 2025-09-29 | FA2518-25-C-0007 | Matrix Design Group Inc., San Antonio | $20.7M | Sep 28, 2030 | Matrix Design Group Inc., San Antonio wins $20.7M contract for Space Force ground infrastructure planning and programming framework. Space A... |
| 2025-09-29 | FA2518-25-F-H001 | Citrine-Olsson JV 2 | $1.7M | Sep 30, 2030 | Citrine-Olsson JV 2 wins $1.7M contract for High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) verification/re-verification testing. Space Force $9.... |
| 2025-09-16 | FA2518-25-C-0006 | Keystone Mission Solutions Corp | $14.8M | Jan 15, 2027 | Keystone Mission Solution and 1 other share $14.8M contract for a VIASAT 9.1m SGLS/USB Antenna. Space Acquisition and Integration Office $14... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Linquest Corporation
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | FA8808-19-C-0006 | Space Force | $44.9M | Feb 26, 2026 | LinQuest gets $44.9M modification for additional systems engineering, integration, and test support. Space Systems Command $3.3M obligated n... |
| 2025-09-08 | FA2553-25-F-B004 | Space Force | $98.7M | Sep 7, 2028 | Linquest wins $98.72M order for development of a collaborative digital engineering ecosystem. Space Systems Command $5.5M obligated now work... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
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.
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