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FA8811-20-D-0001: Department of the Air Force Award to United Launch Services, LLC
National security space launch phase 2. Contracting activity: FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA.
$4.5B cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA8811 FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8811-20-D-0001 (unhyphenated: FA881120D0001) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
United Launch Services, LLC
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $2.4B obligated across 69 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $4,500,000,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2020-08-07, latest FPDS action 2026-04-17) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $1,544,629,185 |
| 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 · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC V126 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Space Transportation/Launch) · NAICS 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA881120D0001)
National security space launch phase 2
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: United Launch Services, LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: National security space launch phase 2
- Federal Supply Class: PSC V126 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Space Transportation/Launch)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8811-20-D-0001 when contacting United Launch Services, 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 FA8811-20-D-0001 (15 shown, $1.5B obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881124FB028 | $170.7M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-25 / 2026-05-21 | 2025-08-19 | National space security launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB008 | $123.5M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-02 / 2026-01-27 | 2028-04-28 | National security space launch services phase 2 |
| FA881124FB012 | $120.8M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-05-23 / 2026-04-09 | 2028-03-31 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB024 | $114.7M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-22 / 2026-06-04 | 2027-09-29 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124F0009 | $112.8M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2023-12-07 / 2026-04-17 | 2029-03-01 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124F0010 | $112.6M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2023-11-02 / 2026-02-12 | 2026-07-18 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB027 | $109.8M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-22 / 2026-03-30 | 2028-07-28 | National security space launch services phase 2 |
| FA881124FB016 | $107.5M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-06-17 / 2026-04-09 | 2028-08-23 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB025 | $104.6M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-08 / 2025-08-21 | 2028-03-31 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB020 | $99.4M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-07-02 / 2026-03-10 | 2032-10-28 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124FB009 | $98.6M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-05-02 / 2026-02-04 | 2028-01-30 | National security space launch phase 2 |
| FA881124F0008 | $92.8M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2023-12-19 / 2025-09-22 | 2026-12-17 | National security space launch services phase 2 |
| FA881124FB017 | $90.3M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2024-06-17 / 2024-06-17 | 2027-04-27 | Spacex mission sda t2tl-c |
| FA881123F0018 | $53.0M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2023-06-20 / 2026-05-19 | 2028-10-29 | National security space launch service phase 2 |
| FA881121F0011 | $33.4M | United Launch Services, LLC | 2021-03-09 / 2026-05-28 | 2026-04-12 | Space force mission 87 launch services and mission integration |
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 United Launch Services, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8811-20-D-0001.
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... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to United Launch Services, LLC
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | FA8811-24-D-B001 | Space Force | $11.4B | - | United Launch Services and 6 others share $11.4B modification for National Security Space Launch Phase Three Lane One that will cumulatively... |
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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