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FA8649-24-P-0384: $1.7M Department of the Air Force Award to Starfish Space Inc

Software and hardware development for manta, an articulating thruster boom enabling responsive servicing by the otter space vehicle. Contracting activity: FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL. Estimated completion: 2025-04-03.

$1.7M contract action / $1.7M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2025-04-03 completion / FA8649 FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8649-24-P-0384 (unhyphenated: FA864924P0384)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Starfish Space Inc (Washington) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $82.8M obligated across 8 contracts
Obligated Amount	$1,699,856 ($1.7M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,699,856
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $1,699,856 (signed 2023-12-29, latest FPDS action 2025-03-14)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8649: FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Purchase Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology))
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Washington
Estimated Completion Date	2025-04-03
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA864924P0384)

Software and hardware development for manta, an articulating thruster boom enabling responsive servicing by the otter space vehicle

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Starfish Space Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-04-03
Requirement Scope: Software and hardware development for manta, an articulating thruster boom enabling responsive servicing by the otter space vehicle
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8649-24-P-0384 when contacting Starfish Space Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8649 (FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL)
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 Starfish Space Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8649-24-P-0384.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8649 (FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2025-09-19	FA8649-23-P-1107	Bam Technologies	$10.0M	Sep 18, 2028	Bam Technologies wins $10.0M contract for deliver, further derive, enhance, extend, and sustain capabilities related. Joint Base Andrews Air...

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Starfish Space Inc

Date	Contract (PIID)	Branch	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-02-02	FA8811-26-C-B001	Space Force	$54.5M	Jun 30, 2030	Starfish Space wins $54.5M contract for an Otter Space Vehicle and operations support. Space Systems Command $48.5M obligated now signed Feb...

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.

Free DIY 5 U.S.C. 552 Generator ($0 Cost)

Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA8649-24-P-0384

Routed to Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-27
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 FA8649-24-P-0384

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 FA8649-24-P-0384, awarded to Starfish Space Inc (2025-03-14) in the amount of $1,699,856 by FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL:

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]

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