$9.17M Modification to Boeing’s Satellite Communications Contract Enhances Risk Reduction Efforts

The Boeing Co., Redondo Beach, California, has been awarded a $9,168,133 cost-plus-fixed fee modification (P00051) to a previously awarded contract (FA8808-20-C-0047) for the evolved strategic satellite communications rapid prototyping special study effort. The modification provides for a special study for technical maturation and risk reduction. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $370,574,719. Work will be performed in El Segundo, California, and is expected to be completed by April 4, 2025. Fiscal 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $9,168,133 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity.