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FA2541-25-F-B029: $6.3M Department of the Air Force Award to Space Exploration Technologies Corp

Operational, packaged, pleo broadband data transport services with global coverage and internet connectivity for fixed, portable, land mobile, and maritime users, and any ancillary services needed to complete the requirements.. Contracting activity: FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK. Estimated completion: 2026-11-29.

$6.3M contract action / $6.3M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-11-29 completion / FA2541 FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID) FA2541-25-F-B029 (unhyphenated: FA254125FB029) · Parent Vehicle: FA2541-25-D-B021
Prime Contractor (Awardee) Space Exploration Technologies Corp (Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $5.6B obligated across 121 contracts
Obligated Amount $6,295,040 ($6.3M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $6,295,040
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History Base Record Obligated: $6,295,040 (signed 2025-09-30, latest FPDS action 2026-01-30) · 4 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $401,914,690
Awarding Branch / Agency Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC FA2541: FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK
Competition & Contract Structure COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes PSC DG10 (It And Telecom - Network As A Service) · NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications)
Work Locations & Funding Primary Place of Performance: Texas
Estimated Completion Date 2026-11-29
Verified Primary Sources

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA254125FB029)

Operational, packaged, pleo broadband data transport services with global coverage and internet connectivity for fixed, portable, land mobile, and maritime users, and any ancillary services needed to complete the requirements.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

  • Prime Awardee: Space Exploration Technologies Corp
  • Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-11-29
  • Requirement Scope: Operational, packaged, pleo broadband data transport services with global coverage and internet connectivity for fixed, portable, land mobile, and maritime users, and any ancillary services needed to complete the requirements.
  • Federal Supply Class: PSC DG10 (It And Telecom - Network As A Service)
  • BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2541-25-F-B029 when contacting Space Exploration Technologies Corp Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

  • Buying Command: FA2541 (FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK)
  • 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 FA2541-25-F-B029 (4 shown, $401.9M obligated)

Order PIID Obligated Awardee Start / Latest Action End Date Order Scope
FA254126FB008 $135.0M Space Exploration Technologies Corp 2025-11-14 / 2025-11-14 2027-05-15 Sbs005513- starshield service support
FA254126FB015 $131.8M Space Exploration Technologies Corp 2026-05-22 / 2026-05-22 2028-06-07 Pleo warrior plan support: secure global satcom via pooled starshield service. enhanced features, security, and central management for all missions.
FA254126FB019 $108.3M Space Exploration Technologies Corp 2025-12-12 / 2026-05-15 2027-10-30 Commercial satellite communications service and hardware.
FA254126FB022 $26.8M Space Exploration Technologies Corp 2025-12-18 / 2026-05-08 2027-12-18 This requirement is to fulfill the ssc/cmsc navair pleo needs.
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 FA2541-25-F-B029.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2541 (FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK)

Date Contract (PIID) Prime Contractor Amount Completion Scope Summary
2026-05-08 FA2541-26-D-B001 Inmarsat Government $307.1M Mar 16, 2031 Inmarsat Government wins $307.1M contract for global communication connectivity on the Marine Corps Enterprise Commercial satellite services...
2026-03-30 FA2541-26-C-B014 L3 Harris $77.1M Oct 31, 2028 L3 Harris wins $77.1M contract for global communication connectivity for U.S. senior leaders on the operational support airlift. Space Syste...
2026-03-10 FA2541-26-C-B012 Viasat $14.0M Mar 9, 2028 Viasat wins $14.0M contract for global satellite communications. Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office $6.9M obligated now work thro...

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Space Exploration Technologies Corp

Date Contract (PIID) Branch Amount Completion Scope Summary
2026-04-22 FA8819-26-C-B002 Space Force $57.3M Apr 30, 2027 Space Exploration Technologies wins $57.3M contract for Link-182 Space-to-Space Comms System Development and Demonstrations. Space Systems C...

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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