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FA862021C4002BIG SAFARI — Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp holds $748.0M across 132 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. Recompete timing centers on the Apr 30, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari
Awarding office
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp
Recipient
Apr 30, 2027
PoP end
$2.3M
Obligated
$4.4M
Potential
336413
NAICS
5865
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract numberFA862021C4002
Also listed asFA8620-21-C-4002
AgencyFa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari
Awarding officeFa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp
CAGE13993
UEIC8ZLJ61YJ528
NAICS336413
PSC5865
Place of performanceBOULDER CO
Pricing typeCost Plus Fixed Fee
Extent competedNot Competed
PoP startDec 31, 2023
PoP end (current)Apr 30, 2027
Obligated$2.3M
Current value$4.4M
Potential value$4.4M

BIG SAFARI is a federal Unrestricted award for Fa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Estimated value $4.4M ($2.3M obligated). Current period of performance ends Apr 30, 2027. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: BOULDER CO.

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 211 days

Current PoP ends Apr 30, 2027 (211 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 6.9 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp — $748.0M obligated across 132 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($748.0M) · all agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$508.2M · 68%Department of Defense (DOD)$232.7M · 31%Department of Commerce (DOC)$6.1M · 1%Department of the Interior (DOI)$513K · 0%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA862021C4002?

FA862021C4002 (BIG SAFARI) is a Fa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari award with a potential value of $4.4M, currently held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is FA8620-21-C-4002?

FA8620-21-C-4002 is the dashed form of PIID FA862021C4002 (BIG SAFARI), held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded FA862021C4002?

Fa8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari awarded FA862021C4002 to Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp (potential $4.4M).

Who is the incumbent on FA862021C4002?

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp is the incumbent with $748.0M across 132 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Apr 30, 2027.

When does Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp’s FA862021C4002 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Apr 30, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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