Exception to Fair Opportunity - Warrior Plan 1 (SBS005506)

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The COMSATCOM Office (CSCO) established the 'Warrior Plans' program in September 2025 to acquire proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) commercial satellite services for the Joint Force, following an FY25 Program Decision Memorandum (PDM) and an August 2025 C3LB-approved plan. This specific action issues the first Warrior Plan Task Order, a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) award to SpaceX for Starshield services under the Space Systems Command (SSC) PLEO IDIQ contract, aimed at satisfying Joint Force operational requirements. Work Details The contract involves the provision of Starshield services by SpaceX as part of the Warrior Plans program. The services are intended to meet operational requirements of the Joint Force and are aligned with strategic goals outlined in the FY25 Program Decision Memorandum. The task order is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price award, indicating a set price for the services provided without adjustments based on actual costs incurred. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Bidder Requirements There are no specific bidder requirements mentioned in the justification document. However, it can be inferred that bidders would need to demonstrate capability in providing satellite services and compliance with any relevant security or operational standards set forth by the Department of Defense. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), which previously received Starshield service support and related Starshield service plans/management portal/customer care under FA254125CB041 (value $46,714,333; 04/14/25–11/15/25) and SBS005513 under FA254125DB021-FA254126FB008 (value $135,000,000; 11/16/25–05/15/27). The prior work is described as Starshield services and associated service management/support functions, which aligns with the current task order’s provision of Starshield services under the SSC PLEO IDIQ to satisfy Joint Force operational requirements.