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HQ0854-24-F-0015: $1.6M Missile Defense Agency Award to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory

Research and development labor only. Contracting activity: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA). Estimated completion: 2026-12-10.

$1.6M contract action / $1.6M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-12-10 completion / HQ0854 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	HQ0854-24-F-0015 (unhyphenated: HQ085424F0015) · Parent Vehicle: HQ0854-22-D-0001
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (Utah) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $564.4M obligated across 125 contracts
Obligated Amount	$1,625,433 ($1.6M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,625,433
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $1,625,433 (signed 2024-09-05, latest FPDS action 2024-12-19) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $94,384,047
Awarding Branch / Agency	Missile Defense Agency
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	HQ0854: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology))
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Utah
Estimated Completion Date	2026-12-10
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HQ085424F0015)

Research and development labor only

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-12-10
Requirement Scope: Research and development labor only
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HQ0854-24-F-0015 when contacting Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
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.

Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HQ0854-24-F-0015 (15 shown, $94.4M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
HQ085422F0065	$23.5M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-09-28 / 2026-02-25	2028-09-27	Future operationally resilient ground evolution(forge) mission data processing(mdp) open repository and code escrow(force): forge will achieve a modern and open architecture for strategic warning acquisition delta (snw) ground capabilities.
HQ085422F0031	$12.6M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-04-23 / 2026-04-27	2028-03-25	Research and development labor only
HQ085425F0005	$9.7M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2024-11-27 / 2026-05-12	2026-09-30	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0039	$8.8M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-05-16 / 2026-04-10	2028-11-15	Mda/gm technical direction agent (tda) team support
HQ085422F0066	$7.2M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-09-29 / 2026-04-10	2027-02-28	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0020	$6.3M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-03-16 / 2026-03-31	2029-03-30	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0009	$4.5M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-01-10 / 2026-04-03	2026-11-30	Other direct cost
HQ085422F0005	$4.5M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2021-11-23 / 2026-04-30	2027-11-30	Research and development
HQ085422F0017	$3.7M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-02-23 / 2024-09-18	2024-11-30	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0026	$3.2M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-03-31 / 2025-08-01	2029-03-29	Research and development
HQ085424F0007	$2.3M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2024-03-18 / 2026-04-01	2026-09-30	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0021	$2.3M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-04-01 / 2026-05-28	2026-06-15	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0013	$2.0M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2022-01-31 / 2025-12-23	2027-05-31	Research and development labor only
HQ085422F0004	$1.8M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2021-12-23 / 2026-04-21	2028-11-22	The purpose of this task order is to provide uarc subject matter expertise to the mda engineering directorate.
HQ085426FE035	$1.7M	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	2026-04-03 / 2026-04-03	2027-10-02	The contractor shall perform the work specified in the statement of work (sow) or other attachments and exhibits in section j of this task order.

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 Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HQ0854-24-F-0015.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-07-09	HQ0854-26-C-E002	-	$29.8M	-	Chugach Pacific Services wins $29.8M contract. Missile Defense Agency $2.1M obligated now small business.
2026-03-20	HQ0854-22-D-0001	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory	$414.0M	Nov 22, 2031	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory gets $414.0M modification for technical and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency...
2026-02-19	HQ0854-26-D-E002	Gray Analytics	$59.5M	Oct 18, 2027	Gray Analytics wins $59.5M contract for an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum amount of $59,525,000. Missile De...
2026-02-11	HQ0854-26-D-E004	PeopleTec	$48.1M	-	PeopleTec wins $48.10M contract for a single award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. MDA $450K obligated now.

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory

Date	Contract (PIID)	Branch	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-03-20	HQ0854-22-D-0001	Missile Defense Agency	$414.0M	Nov 22, 2031	Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory gets $414.0M modification for technical and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency...

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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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for HQ0854-24-F-0015

Routed to OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open in Email Client (mailto:) Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-27
To: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route)
Email: whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil
Portal: https://www.foia.gov/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract HQ0854-24-F-0015

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract HQ0854-24-F-0015 (issued under parent contract HQ085422D0001), awarded to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (2024-12-19) in the amount of $1,625,433 by MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA):

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or System Specification;
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling); and
3. The Sole-Source Justification and Approval (J&A) executed under FAR 6.303 / 10 U.S.C. 3204.

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

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Thank you for your assistance.

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