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FA881018C0002Weather system follow-on microwave system design — 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. Competition previously drew 2 offers. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. Recompete timing centers on the Jan 15, 2028 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk
Awarding office
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp
Recipient
Jan 15, 2028
PoP end
$152.5M
Obligated
336414
NAICS
AR35
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
2 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract numberFA881018C0002
Also listed asFA8810-18-C-0002
AgencyFa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk
Awarding officeFa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk
IncumbentBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp
UEIC8ZLJ61YJ528
NAICS336414
PSCAR35
Place of performanceBOULDER, CO
Related solicitationFA881017R0004
PoP end (current)Jan 15, 2028
PoP end (w/ options)Nov 15, 2032
Obligated$152.5M

Weather System Follow-On Microwave System Design of Satellite with Microwave Radiometer and Sensor and Period of Perfor… is a federal Unrestricted award for Fa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Estimated value $496M ($152.5M obligated). Current period of performance ends Jan 15, 2028 (potential Nov 15, 2032). Last award drew 2 bidders. Place of performance: BOULDER, CO. Related solicitation FA881017R0004.

Weather system follow-on microwave system design of satellite with microwave radiometer and sensor and period of performance extension

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 454 days

Current PoP ends Jan 15, 2028 (454 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — position before the PoP clock runs out.

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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 FA881018C0002?

FA881018C0002 (Weather system follow-on microwave system design) is a Fa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk award with an estimated value of $496M, currently held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is FA8810-18-C-0002?

FA8810-18-C-0002 is the dashed form of PIID FA881018C0002 (Weather system follow-on microwave system design), held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded FA881018C0002?

Fa8810 Space Sensing Ssc/Snk awarded FA881018C0002 to Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Who is the incumbent on FA881018C0002?

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 Jan 15, 2028.

When does Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp’s FA881018C0002 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Jan 15, 2028. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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