Contract facts
SBALOW-COST FREE SPACE OPTICAL (FSO) COMM FOR GROUP-1 AND GROUP-2 UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) is a federal SBA award for Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl held by Spacerake, Inc. Estimated value $1.2M ($1.2M obligated). Current period of performance ends Nov 23, 2026. Last award drew 633 bidders. Place of performance: CAMBRIDGE MA.
LOW-COST FREE SPACE OPTICAL (FSO) COMM FOR GROUP-1 AND GROUP-2 UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS)
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ends Nov 23, 2026 (78 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 2.6 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.
Incumbent footprint
Public recordSpacerake, Inc — $3.1M obligated across 2 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA864925P0228?
FA864925P0228 (FSO low-cost FREE SPACE optical) is a Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl award with a potential value of $1.2M, currently held by Spacerake, Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is FA8649-25-P-0228?
FA8649-25-P-0228 is the dashed form of PIID FA864925P0228 (FSO low-cost FREE SPACE optical), held by Spacerake, Inc. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded FA864925P0228?
Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl awarded FA864925P0228 to Spacerake, Inc (potential $1.2M).
Who is the incumbent on FA864925P0228?
Spacerake, Inc is the incumbent with $3.1M across 2 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Nov 23, 2026.
When does Spacerake, Inc’s FA864925P0228 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Nov 23, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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