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FA8811-18-F-4001: $40.9M Department of the Air Force Award to Axient LLC

Vulcan next generation launcher systems new entrant certification systems engineering integration services. Contracting activity: FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA. Estimated completion: 2026-08-21.

$40.9M contract action / $74.8M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-08-21 completion / FA8811 FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8811-18-F-4001 (unhyphenated: FA881118F4001) · Parent Vehicle: GS00Q14OADS609
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Axient LLC (Alabama) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $45.7M obligated across 38 contracts
Obligated Amount	$40,893,005 ($40.9M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $74,828,807
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $40,893,005 (signed 2018-02-22, latest FPDS action 2026-05-27) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $5,065,638
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8811: FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / CNF
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC R425 (Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical) · NAICS 541712 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology))
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Alabama
Estimated Completion Date	2026-08-21
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA881118F4001)

Vulcan next generation launcher systems new entrant certification systems engineering integration services

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Axient LLC
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-08-21
Requirement Scope: Vulcan next generation launcher systems new entrant certification systems engineering integration services
Federal Supply Class: PSC R425 (Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8811-18-F-4001 when contacting Axient LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8811 (FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA)
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 FA8811-18-F-4001 (1 shown, $5.1M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
FA882317F0001	$5.1M	Axient LLC	2017-02-15 / 2025-05-27	2025-09-30	Igf::ct::igf space based infrared system logistics management support services

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 Axient LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8811-18-F-4001.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8811 (FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-07-17	FA8811-24-D-B001	United Launch Services, LLC	$11.4B	-	United Launch Services and 6 others share $11.4B modification for National Security Space Launch Phase Three Lane One that will cumulatively...
2026-07-07	FA8811-26-D-B001	-	$5.6B	-	Impulse Space and 1 other share $5.60B contract for National Security Space Launch Phase Three Lane One. Space Systems Command $10.0M obliga...
2026-02-02	FA8811-26-C-B001	Starfish Space	$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.

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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA8811-18-F-4001

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 FA8811-18-F-4001

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 FA8811-18-F-4001 (issued under parent contract GS00Q14OADS609), awarded to Axient LLC (2026-05-27) in the amount of $40,893,005 by FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA:

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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