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FA8820-23-C-0003: $21.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Ensco Inc
Space training acquisition office defensive cyber operations space systems engineering and integration bridge. Contracting activity: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK. Estimated completion: 2026-04-30.
$21.0M contract action / $34.8M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-04-30 completion / FA8820 FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8820-23-C-0003 (unhyphenated: FA882023C0003) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Ensco Inc
(Virginia)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $122.4M obligated across 57 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $21,045,384 ($21.0M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $34,842,863 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $21,045,384 (signed 2023-05-01, latest FPDS action 2026-01-06) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8820: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Virginia |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA882023C0003)
Space training acquisition office defensive cyber operations space systems engineering and integration bridge
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Ensco Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-04-30
- Requirement Scope: Space training acquisition office defensive cyber operations space systems engineering and integration bridge
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8820-23-C-0003 when contacting Ensco Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8820 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
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 Ensco Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8820-23-C-0003.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8820 (FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | FA8820-25-C-B002 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $9.8M | Apr 30, 2027 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $9.8M modification for Space Fence System (SFS) AN/FSY-3, Radar, Space Surveillance. U.S. Space ... |
| 2026-08-25 | FA8820-24-C-B001 | Northrop Grumman Systems | $215.9M | Mar 30, 2030 | Northrop Grumman Systems gets $215.9M modification for Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 2. Space Systems Command Directorate... |
| 2026-05-20 | FA8820-25-D-B001 | - | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier PlaneWave Instruments award. . |
| 2026-05-18 | FA8820-25-D-B001 | PlaneWave Instruments | $94.2M | May 17, 2031 | PlaneWave Instruments wins $94.2M contract for Decentralized Autonomous Organization Systems program. U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command... |
| 2026-05-05 | FA8820-24-D-B001 | Anduril Industries | $100.3M | Sep 23, 2027 | Anduril Industries gets $100.30M modification for deployment, upgrades, and continuous development of reliable, secure, redundant. Space Sys... |
| 2026-05-04 | FA8820-25-C-B002 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $27.5M | Apr 30, 2027 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $27.5M modification for Space Fence System (AN/FSY-3, radar, space surveillance). Space Force Sp... |
| 2026-05-01 | FA8820-25-C-B002 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $27.5M | Apr 30, 2027 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $27.5M modification for Space Fence System (AN/FSY-3, radar, space surveillance). U.S. Space For... |
| 2026-04-20 | FA8820-26-F-B003 | OMNI Fed | $10.0M | Apr 20, 2027 | OMNI Fed wins $10.0M order for establish a mission-aligned software development effort. Space Systems Center Directorate of Contracting $9.7... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Ensco Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 70T05022F5900N013 | Air Force | $9.9M | Jul 9, 2031 | ENSCO wins $9.9M contract for regional phased ratio enhancement. Acquisition Management and Integration Center $375K obligated now work thro... |
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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