# Space Force Sets Spaceport Modernization Priorities

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Access Portfolio document identifies modernization priorities for the Eastern and Western Ranges, spanning range architecture, operations, business practices, staffing and training, telemetry, range safety, and systems. The service is considering a mix of commercially procured services, commercial assets, and government assets to address these needs. Jacobs holds a potential $4 billion range operations, maintenance, and integration support contract through March 2035; the signal identifies no new solicitation or procurement deadline.

- Contractors can map capabilities in range operations, telemetry, safety, systems modernization, and workforce training to the priorities outlined in the portfolio.
- The contemplated mix of commercial and government assets may create opportunities for both service providers and suppliers of commercial range capabilities; the signal does not specify a new acquisition or solicitation.
- Jacobs’ potential long-term support contract is relevant to incumbent and prospective contractors assessing the existing range-support landscape and the March 2035 timeframe.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)
- Space Systems Command (SSC)

### Vendors
- Jacobs (Contract holder for range operations, maintenance, and integration support)

### Key Quotes
> an operational imperative required to maintain our competitive advantage.
> — Brig. Gen. Eric Zarybnisky, Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access

### Sources
- [Space Force Defines Spaceport Infrastructure Priorities](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/space-force-future-spaceport-infrastructure) - ExecutiveGov