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FA8809-25-F-B003: $26.6M Department of the Air Force Award to Tecolote Research, Inc

This effort requests continued support sdacp acquisition and financial services 3 safs3 under idiq contract fa880923db001. this effort requests aa and as consisting of acquisition and financial services in support of the ssc sz mission.. Contracting activity: FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK. Estimated completion: 2028-08-31.

$26.6M contract action / $63.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2028-08-31 completion / FA8809 FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8809-25-F-B003 (unhyphenated: FA880925FB003) · Parent Vehicle: FA8809-23-D-B001
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Tecolote Research, Inc (California) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $539.4M obligated across 116 contracts
Obligated Amount	$26,636,439 ($26.6M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $63,896,976
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $26,636,439 (signed 2024-11-07, latest FPDS action 2026-04-10) · 2 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $28,465,688
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8809: FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC AC14 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; 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: California
Estimated Completion Date	2028-08-31
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA880925FB003)

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Tecolote Research, Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2028-08-31
Requirement Scope: This effort requests continued support sdacp acquisition and financial services 3 safs3 under idiq contract fa880923db001. this effort requests aa and as consisting of acquisition and financial services in support of the ssc sz mission.
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC14 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Administrative Expenses)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8809-25-F-B003 when contacting Tecolote Research, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8809 (FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK)
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 FA8809-25-F-B003 (2 shown, $28.5M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
FA880923FB002	$22.4M	Tecolote Research, Inc	2023-09-01 / 2026-04-21	2028-08-31	Space systems command acquisition and financial support service
FA880924FB001	$6.0M	Tecolote Research, Inc	2024-03-29 / 2026-03-30	2028-08-31	Sz directorate strategic cell follow on effort

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 Tecolote Research, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8809-25-F-B003.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8809 (FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-10-06	FA8809-26-F-B003	Aegis Aerospace	$9.4M	Sep 30, 2034	Aegis Aerospace gets $9.4M modification for transitioning missions from the Department of War human-rated payload support task order. Space ...
2026-09-22	FA8809-25-C-B001	Impulse Space	$31.3M	Mar 31, 2030	Impulse Space gets $31.3M modification for one additional Mira space vehicle and integration. Space Systems Command $10.9M obligated now wor...
2026-08-27	FA8809-26-F-B003	Aegis Aerospace	$25.0M	Sep 30, 2034	Aegis Aerospace wins $25.0M order for services to support suborbital missions and Department of War payloads on government. Space Systems Co...
2026-07-29	FA8809-25-C-B001	Impulse Space	$27.8M	Mar 31, 2030	Impulse Space gets $27.8M modification for two additional Mira space vehicles. Space Systems Command $19.8M obligated now signed Jul 28, 202...
2026-03-27	FA8809-26-C-B001	Gravitics	$30.0M	Dec 31, 2028	Gravitics wins $30.0M contract for an orbital carrier flight demonstration. Space Systems Command $6.6M obligated now work through Dec 31, 2...

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Tecolote Research, Inc

Date	Contract (PIID)	Branch	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-06-30	FA8807-19-F-0008	Space Force	$20.3M	Mar 31, 2027	Tecolote Research gets $20.3M modification for Space and Missile Systems Center acquisition and financial support efforts. Space Systems Com...

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 FA8809-25-F-B003

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 FA8809-25-F-B003

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 FA8809-25-F-B003 (issued under parent contract FA880923DB001), awarded to Tecolote Research, Inc (2026-04-10) in the amount of $26,636,439 by FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK:

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]
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