# BAE Systems Expands Colorado Space Manufacturing

BAE Systems acquired a 130,000-square-foot production site on approximately 13 acres in Weld County, Colorado, to expand manufacturing of space hardware and sensor systems. The company plans to retrofit the facility and purchase equipment through the end of 2026, begin production in early 2028, and hire more than 200 employees over the next 12–24 months, with about 600 employees expected at full capacity. The expansion creates potential supplier and subcontracting demand, but no solicitation or contract value has been announced.

- Facility retrofit, production-equipment, and workforce suppliers may find opportunities as BAE outfits the site and ramps up production.
- Companies interested in supplying the expansion should identify relevant capabilities and pursue engagement with BAE Systems; the signals do not identify an open procurement or a contact.
- Procurement planning should account for the planned equipment purchases through the end of 2026 and production start in early 2028.

**Jurisdictions:** federal, sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- United States Space Force (USSF)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Weld County Board of Commissioners
- State of Colorado

### Vendors
- BAE Systems (Production-site acquirer and prospective buyer of retrofit work and production equipment)

### Key Quotes
> Projects of this scale are transformational, not only because of the capital investment and high-quality employment they bring, but because they strengthen the entire industry ecosystem and create new opportunities for businesses, workers, and families across the region.
> — Scott James, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners

> We look forward to expanding our production capabilities in Colorado with our first facility in Weld County. The support we received from the Weld County Commissioners and the State of Colorado played a key role in our ability to locate this essential production work for the company in Colorado, extending our manufacturing presence in the state.
> — Alexis Wang, Vice President of Operations, BAE Systems

### Sources
- [BAE Systems Acquires Weld County, Colorado Production Site](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/bae-systems-weld-county-colorado-space-hardware-manufacturing-facility) - ExecutiveBiz
- [BAE Systems announces Colorado expansion - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/bae-systems-announces-colorado-expansion/) - Intelligence Community News