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FA8819-22-C-0002: $26.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Slingshot Aerospace Inc
Slingshot orbital lab training tool and advanced visualization environment digital twin software. Contracting activity: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK. Estimated completion: 2026-04-30.
$26.0M contract action / $36.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-04-30 completion / FA8819 FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8819-22-C-0002 (unhyphenated: FA881922C0002) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Slingshot Aerospace Inc
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $55.8M obligated across 14 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $25,993,426 ($26.0M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $36,924,146 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $25,993,426 (signed 2022-02-23, latest FPDS action 2026-02-20) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8819: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC22 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 927110 (Space Research And Technology) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA881922C0002)
Slingshot orbital lab training tool and advanced visualization environment digital twin software
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Slingshot Aerospace Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-04-30
- Requirement Scope: Slingshot orbital lab training tool and advanced visualization environment digital twin software
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC22 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8819-22-C-0002 when contacting Slingshot Aerospace Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8819 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
- 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 Slingshot Aerospace Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8819-22-C-0002.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8819 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | FA8819-26-C-B009 | K2 Space | $22.9M | - | K2 Space wins $22.9M contract for Enterprise Space Terminals (EST). Space Based Sensing and Targeting Directorate $22.9M obligated now. |
| 2026-07-31 | FA8819-26-F-B026 | - | $9.5M | Jul 31, 2029 | Omni Federal wins $9.5M contract for development of a front office tool for System Delta 89. Space Combat Power Directorate $3.5M obligated ... |
| 2026-05-21 | FA8819-21-C-1001 | Geost | $89.5M | May 13, 2033 | Geost gets $89.5M modification for Oculus Host The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract. Space Systems Comman... |
| 2026-04-28 | FA8819-26-C-B005 | BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc | $11.8M | Apr 30, 2027 | Air Force awards $11.8M contract for Link-182 Space-to-Space Comms System Development and Demonstration. Space Systems Command $11.8M obliga... |
| 2026-04-22 | FA8819-26-C-B002 | Space Exploration Technologies | $57.3M | Apr 30, 2027 | Space Exploration Technologies wins $57.3M contract for Link-182 Space-to-Space Comms System Development and Demonstrations. Space Systems C... |
| 2026-04-16 | FA8819-26-D-B013 | Anduril Industries | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier Anduril Industries award. . |
| 2026-04-08 | FA8819-26-D-B013 | Anduril Industries, Inc | $1.8B | Apr 8, 2036 | Anduril Industries and 13 others share $1.84B contract for space-based space domain awareness capability. Space Systems Command $1.4M obliga... |
| 2025-11-17 | FA8819-18-C-1001 | Mantech Advanced Systems International | $43.0M | Nov 16, 2026 | Mantech Advanced Systems International gets $43.0M modification for continued specialized acquisition and operations security services. Spac... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Slingshot Aerospace Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | FA2553-26-C-B002 | Space Force | $26.8M | Apr 23, 2027 | Slingshot Aerospace wins $26.8M contract for Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution and Prototyping. Space Systems Command $4.... |
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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