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FA8808-22-C-0004: $2.4M Department of the Air Force Award to Astranis Space Technologies Corp
Phase iii small business innovation research for protected anti-jam tactical satellite communications. Contracting activity: FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK. Estimated completion: 2027-10-17.
$2.4M contract action / $6.9M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2027-10-17 completion / FA8808 FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8808-22-C-0004 (unhyphenated: FA880822C0004) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Astranis Space Technologies Corp
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $13.3M obligated across 6 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $2,418,000 ($2.4M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $6,918,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $2,418,000 (signed 2022-09-30, latest FPDS action 2026-02-06) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8808: FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC24 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses) · NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-10-17 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA880822C0004)
Phase iii small business innovation research for protected anti-jam tactical satellite communications
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Astranis Space Technologies Corp
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-10-17
- Requirement Scope: Phase iii small business innovation research for protected anti-jam tactical satellite communications
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC24 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8808-22-C-0004 when contacting Astranis Space Technologies Corp Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8808 (FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
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 Astranis Space Technologies Corp Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8808-22-C-0004.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8808 (FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | FA8808-19-C-0001 | Boeing | $22.0M | Jun 6, 2028 | Boeing gets $22.0M modification for Joint Hub Spares and Spares Management. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Commun... |
| 2026-02-26 | FA8808-19-C-0006 | LinQuest | $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... |
| 2025-09-16 | FA8808-10-C-0001 | Boeing Space | $40.5M | Sep 30, 2028 | Boeing Space gets $40.5M modification for Global SATCOM Configuration Control Element Modernization Special Study Phase Two. 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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