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FA945323CA035Stratfi SMALL business innovative research — Varda Space Industries Inc

Varda Space Industries Inc holds $38.1M across 12 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 3 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: SBA. Recompete timing centers on the Dec 16, 2026 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk

Awarding office

Varda Space Industries Inc

Recipient

Dec 16, 2026

PoP end

$27M

Obligated

541715

NAICS

AC12

PSC

SBA

Set-aside

1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

SBA

Contract numberFA945323CA035

AgencyFa9453 Afrl Rvk

Awarding officeFa9453 Afrl Rvk

IncumbentVarda Space Industries Inc

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NAICS541715

PSCAC12

Place of performanceEL SEGUNDO, CA

PoP end (current)Dec 16, 2026

Obligated$27M

STRATFI, SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, ECONOMICAL REENTRY CAPSULES FOR HYPERSONIC TESTING is a federal SBA award for Fa9453 Afrl Rvk held by Varda Space Industries Inc. Estimated value $29.7M ($27M obligated). Current period of performance ends Dec 16, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: EL SEGUNDO, CA.

STRATFI, SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, ECONOMICAL REENTRY CAPSULES FOR HYPERSONIC TESTING

Recompete timing

Public

● Expiring in 100 days

Current PoP ends Dec 16, 2026 (100 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 3.3 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

Varda Space Industries Inc — $38.1M obligated across 12 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($38.1M) · all agencies

Department of Defense (DOD)$38.1M · 100%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$25K · 0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA945323CA035?

FA945323CA035 (Stratfi SMALL business innovative research) is a Fa9453 Afrl Rvk award with an estimated value of $29.7M, currently held by Varda Space Industries Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded FA945323CA035?

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk awarded FA945323CA035 to Varda Space Industries Inc.

Who is the incumbent on FA945323CA035?

Varda Space Industries Inc is the incumbent with $38.1M across 12 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Dec 16, 2026.

When does Varda Space Industries Inc’s FA945323CA035 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Dec 16, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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Data: Showing contracts ≥ $100K from federal procurement records (FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and related repositories), normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT. Each row keyed by Award ID (PIID); task orders appear as independent rows.

Data as of Aug 20, 2026 · refreshed monthlyLatest procurement action Jan 8, 2026