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FA881018C0002 — WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON MICROWAVE SYSTEM DESIGN OF SATELLITE WITH MICROWAVE RADIOMETER AND SENSOR

The contract FA881018C0002 is for WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON MICROWAVE SYSTEM DESIGN OF SATELLITE WITH MICROWAVE RADIOMETER AND SENSOR awarded to BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. by the Department of Defense (DOD). The estimated value is $496.0M with $154.6M obligated, and the period of performance ends on 2028-01-15. BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. accounts for 100.0% of lane-scoped obligated dollars ($154.6M of $154.6M) in this NAICS/PSC lane (not firm-wide) at DOD over the trailing window. Current PoP ends Jan 15, 2028. Capture window is open (opened around Jul 15, 2026; agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead). The recompete timing status is open.

$496M
Estimated Value
$154.6M
Obligated
Jan 15, 2028
PoP End / Expires
2
Bidders (last award)
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Budget direction

Solicitations · Budget backing · Incumbent strength · Low protest risk · Recompete timing

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Analysis

Public

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. holds $705.8M across 137 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Competition previously drew 2 offers. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Jan 15, 2028 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Contract facts

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Contract numberFA881018C0002
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
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$154.6M

WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON MICROWAVE SYSTEM DESIGN OF SATELLITE WITH MICROWAVE RADIOMETER AND SENSOR

Recompete timing

Public
Expiring in 516 days

Current PoP ends Jan 15, 2028 (516 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — capture window opens around Jul 15, 2026.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.$705.8M obligated across 137 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($705.8M) · all agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$468.3M · 66%Department of Defense (DOD)$230.4M · 33%
Department of Commerce (DOC)$6.1M · 1%
Department of the Interior (DOI)$528K · 0%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA881018C0002?

FA881018C0002 (WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON MICROWAVE SYSTEM DESIGN OF SATELLITE WITH MICROWAVE RADIOMETER AND SENSOR) is a Department of Defense (DOD) award with an estimated value of $496M, currently held by BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT.

Who is the incumbent on FA881018C0002?

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. is the incumbent with $705.8M across 137 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jan 15, 2028.

When does FA881018C0002 come up for recompete?

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

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Sources: USASpending, FPDS, SAM.gov · Public-record facts + SCOUT analysis shown above; personalized scoring in SCOUT.
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