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FA2553-26-C-B005: $822K Department of the Air Force Award to Kratos S1, Inc
Kratos - distributed synthetic training environment evolution and prototyping. Contracting activity: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK. Estimated completion: 2027-09-20.
$822K contract action / $949K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-09-20 completion / FA2553 FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA2553-26-C-B005 (unhyphenated: FA255326CB005) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Kratos S1, Inc
$KTOS
(Colorado)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $32.5M obligated across 15 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $821,982 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $949,281 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $821,982 (signed 2026-03-19, latest FPDS action 2026-03-19) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA2553: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC34 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Colorado |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-09-20 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA255326CB005)
Kratos - distributed synthetic training environment evolution and prototyping
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Kratos S1, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-09-20
- Requirement Scope: Kratos - distributed synthetic training environment evolution and prototyping
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC34 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2553-26-C-B005 when contacting Kratos S1, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA2553 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
- 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.
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 Kratos S1, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2553-26-C-B005.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2553 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-06-23 | FA2553-26-C-B009 | Boecore | $10.6M | Jun 30, 2028 | Boecore wins $10.6M contract for advanced data solutions for complex spectrum analysis and systems validation. Space Systems Command $1.6M o... |
| 2026-06-22 | FA2553-26-C-B007 | - | $15.3M | Jun 21, 2031 | Fire Creek Services wins $15.3M contract for operational test and training infrastructure capability as a service collaborative environment.... |
| 2025-12-23 | FA2553-26-C-B001 | Ansys Government Initiatives | $24.5M | Jun 22, 2027 | Ansys Government Initiatives wins $24.5M contract for Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution and Prototyping. Space Systems Co... |
| 2025-11-12 | FA2553-26-C-B002 | Slingshot Aerospace | $26.8M | Apr 23, 2027 | Slingshot Aerospace wins $26.8M contract for Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution and Prototyping. Space Systems Command $4.... |
| 2025-09-08 | FA2553-25-F-B004 | Linquest | $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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