FA880725CB006
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Evolved Strategic Satellite Communication (ESS) space development and production. The contract provides for the development and production of four ESS space vehicles (SVS) and associated efforts, including significant technology maturation and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) activities. Work is being performed at el segundo, California, under the Department of the Air Force, United States space force, space systems command, military communication & positioning, navigation & timing.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
El Segundo, CA 90245 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Incentive Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential Award value has increased from $3,756,837,105 to $3,787,421,687.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
The Boeing Company was awarded
Definitive Contract FA880725CB006 (FA8807-25-C-B006)
for Evolved Strategic Satellite Communication (ESS) Space Development Production
worth up to $3,787,421,687
by Space Systems Command
in July 2025.
The contract
has a duration of 8 years 5 months and
was awarded
through solicitation Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) Space Vehicle (SV) Development and Production
full & open
with
NAICS 334220 and
PSC 1555
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $2,927,330,508 and funded backlog of $2,009,030,508.
DOD Announcements
Jul 2025:
The Boeing Co., El Segundo, California, was awarded a $2,838,537,105 cost-plus-incentive-award-fee contract for Evolved Strategic Satellite (ESS) communications space development and production. This contract provides for the development and production of four ESS space vehicles. Work will be performed at El Segundo, California, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2033. This contract was a competitive acquisition and two offers were received. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $100,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Systems Command, Military Communication and Positioning, Navigation and Timing, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity (FA8807-25-C-B006).
Aug 2026: The Boeing Co., El Segundo, California, has been awarded a $22,630,769 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00023) to previously awarded contract FA880725CB006 for Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications Space Development and Production. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $2,869,121,687 from $2,846,490,918. Work will be performed at El Segundo, California, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $22,630,769 are being obligated at time of award. The Space Systems Command Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation and Timing, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity.
Aug 2026: The Boeing Co., El Segundo, California, has been awarded a $22,630,769 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00023) to previously awarded contract FA880725CB006 for Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications Space Development and Production. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $2,869,121,687 from $2,846,490,918. Work will be performed at El Segundo, California, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $22,630,769 are being obligated at time of award. The Space Systems Command Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation and Timing, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 6/4/26
Period of Performance
7/7/25
Start Date
12/31/33
Current End Date
12/31/33
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$860.1M
Total Obligated
$2.9B
Current Award
$3.8B
Potential Award
$2.0B
Funded Backlog
$2.9B
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA880725CB006
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA880725CB006
Transaction History
Modifications to FA880725CB006
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA880725CB006
Competition
Number of Bidders
2
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
M6BRZ1FHEZQ1
Awardee CAGE
9E831
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8807 FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK
Funding Office
F2TSRA
Created By
tanya.arellano@spaceforce.mil
Last Modified By
tanya.arellano@spaceforce.mil
Approved By
tanya.arellano@spaceforce.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Materials, Supplies, Articles & Equipment
Performance District
CA-36
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Ted Lieu
Modified: 6/4/26