# SAM #SSCPA2177

Award for Starshield KaHTS Throughput, Peering, and Support Services

**Buyer:** SSC Commercial Services Office (SSC CMK)
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Identifier:** SSCPA2177
**NAICS:** 517410, 927110

This award supports critical Space Force mission operations with advanced satellite communications services from SpaceX.
- Awarded by Space Systems Command/CMK (COMSO), United States Space Force
- Firm-Fixed-Price task order for Starshield Ka-band High Throughput System (KaHTS) services
  - Includes high throughput, low latency KaHTS satellite communication (99.5% uptime, ≤170 ms latency)
  - Direct peering services to a designated point of presence
  - On-site support to maintain, secure, and operate KaHTS hardware
- One-year base period of performance: August 31, 2026 – August 30, 2027
- Follows a prior DISA-awarded task order to SpaceX
- Includes IP deliverables and licenses essential for operational capabilities
- Award made under Exception to Fair Opportunity; SpaceX is the sole OEM/vendor
- No specific product part numbers or quantities provided

### Description

<p>The Government requires Starshield KaHTS throughput services, direct peering services, and on-site support services. The Starshield KaHTS services are required to transmit high throughput, low latency service. The direct peering services are required to peer to a separate, designated point of presense. The on-site support services are required to ensure the KaHTS hardware is current, secure, and operable to transmit the KaHTS throughput services.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This action was approved under an Exception to Fair Opportunity to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task order to SpaceX.</p>

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