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FA8818-20-D-0008: $14.5M Department of the Air Force Award to Rocket Lab USA Inc
The objective of the stp-s30 mission is to deliver scientific research and development experiments to space that mature existing capabilities and demonstrate next-generation technology in the space domain to ensure a future of space .... Contracting activity: FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT. Estimated completion: 2026-05-08.
$14.5M contract action / $14.5M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-05-08 completion / FA8818 FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8818-20-D-0008 (unhyphenated: FA881820D0008) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Rocket Lab USA Inc
$RKLB
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $15.4M obligated across 8 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $14,496,100 ($14.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $14,496,100 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $14,496,100 (signed 2024-04-08, latest FPDS action 2025-07-14) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling -$75,000 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8818: FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / 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 | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-05-08 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA881824FB016)
The objective of the stp-s30 mission is to deliver scientific research and development experiments to space that mature existing capabilities and demonstrate next-generation technology in the space domain to ensure a future of space ...
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Rocket Lab USA Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-05-08
- Requirement Scope: The objective of the stp-s30 mission is to deliver scientific research and development experiments to space that mature existing capabilities and demonstrate next-generation technology in the space domain to ensure a future of space ...
- Federal Supply Class: PSC V126 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Space Transportation/Launch)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8818-20-D-0008 when contacting Rocket Lab USA Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8818 (FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT)
- 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 FA8818-20-D-0008 (1 shown, -$75K obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881823F0023 | -$75K | Rocket Lab USA Inc | 2023-05-04 / 2025-01-29 | 2028-10-09 | Rocket lab quintessential studies |
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 Rocket Lab USA Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8818-20-D-0008.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8818 (FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | FA8818-26-C-B003 | Rocket Lab USA | $266.0M | - | Rocket Lab USA wins $266.0M contract for launch of 12 suborbital launch vehicles, with six optional launches. Space Systems Command $112.0M ... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Rocket Lab USA Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | FA8818-26-C-B003 | Space Force | $266.0M | - | Rocket Lab USA wins $266.0M contract for launch of 12 suborbital launch vehicles, with six optional launches. Space Systems Command $112.0M ... |
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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