Exception to Fair Opportunity - Critical Factors Analysis (CFA) Study (SBS005503)

This commercial Firm-Fixed-Price task order was awarded to Iridium Satellite LLC by the Department of Defense Space Systems Command Commercial Services Office for a series of Critical Factors Analysis studies. These studies focus on the Iridium PLEO Constellation and its services, as well as generalized PLEO constellations and services. The procurement was executed as an Exception to Fair Opportunity, with the justification citing Iridium Satellite LLC as the only capable source due to their unique Iridium NEXT constellation, which is essential for analyzing network security and routing resilience for PLEO systems. The contract, identified by solicitation number SSCPA2097 and NAICS code 517410, is managed by the Commercial Services Office in El Segundo, California, with performance taking place in Virginia. Although the award was processed under the Space Security and Defense Program, publication was delayed beyond the standard 14-day window due to the transition of the Commercial Space Office to SSC and subsequent public affairs and operational security reviews.