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FA8811-26-C-B001: $54.5M Department of the Air Force Award to Starfish Space
Starfish space, inc. otter sbir phase iii with the apfit program. Contracting activity: FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA. Estimated completion: Jun 30, 2030.
$54.5M contract action / $54.5M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / Jun 30, 2030 completion / FA8811 FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8811-26-C-B001 (unhyphenated: FA881126CB001) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Starfish Space
(Washington)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $82.8M obligated across 8 contracts
|
| Award / Modification Amount (2026-02-02) | $54,500,000 ($54.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $54,500,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $48,500,000 (signed 2026-01-30, latest FPDS action 2026-03-10) |
| 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 · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC J018 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Space Vehicles) · NAICS 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Washington |
| Estimated Completion Date | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
Department of War Daily Contracts Release · 2026-02-02 (Space Force)
Official war.gov source ↗ ·
AwardTape 2026-02-02 Release
Starfish Space wins $54.5M contract for an Otter Space Vehicle and operations support. Space Systems Command $48.5M obligated now signed Feb 2, 2026 work through Jun 30, 2030.
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA881126CB001)
Starfish space, inc. otter sbir phase iii with the apfit program
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Starfish Space
- Delivery Runway: Active through Jun 30, 2030
- Requirement Scope: Starfish space, inc. otter sbir phase iii with the apfit program
- Federal Supply Class: PSC J018 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Space Vehicles)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8811-26-C-B001 when contacting Starfish Space 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.
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 Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8811-26-C-B001.
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... |
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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