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Justification and Approval for 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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SDA-SN-26-1006Federal

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The Space Development Agency, under the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Justification and Approval for a sole-source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract awarded to Astrotech Space Operations LLC. This contract provides critical payload processing facility services to support the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture program, specifically for the Transport Layer Tranche 2 launches. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the agency's office in Chantilly, Virginia. The estimated value of the contract is approximately 99 million dollars, covering support for no fewer than seven launches scheduled for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The decision to utilize a sole-source award follows extensive market research, a Request for Information, and a previously canceled competitive solicitation, leading to the determination that Astrotech Space Operations LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting the program's specific requirements.

General Info

Astrotech Space Operations wins 99 million dollar sole-source contract for SDA payload processing.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

J&A for Sole Source IDIQ to Astrotech

justification-and-approval

High

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 24

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 25

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

Office AddressCHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

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Curtis Lam

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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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