SAM #SDA-SN-26-1006

IDIQ Contract for Payload Processing Facility Services for SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 Launches

This opportunity involves a sole-source IDIQ contract for payload processing facility services supporting SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 launches under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture program. - Contract awarded to Astrotech Space Operations LLC as the only qualified provider - Services cover at least seven satellite launches: - 3 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base (Western Range) - 4 launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (Eastern Range) - Scope includes preparation, integration, testing, and post-processing data review of satellite payloads - Estimated contract value is approximately $99 million, funded by FY26 and FY27 RDT&E funds - Critical spacecraft capabilities must be operational by Q2 FY27 - Additional facility expansions planned for late FY28 and beyond - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed; focus is on facility-based services - Sole-source justification based on Astrotech's unique facilities and schedule availability for national security launches

Description

See redacted Justification attached for the IDIQ Contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services in support of SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 (TLT2) launches.

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