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Department of Defense

Avantus Security Escort Sole Source

Solicitation: SDA-SN-26-0009
Notice ID: 8a9c287cb10e4381b0f6c6d33d98a69a
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 5416PSCR425DepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDept Of The Air ForcePostedFeb 09, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 24, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCCloses in 1 days

Special Notice from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: United States. Response deadline: Feb 24, 2026. Industry: NAICS 5416 • PSC R425.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$965,465,364
Sector total $965,465,364 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$107,325
P10–P90
$28,414$4,168,590
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($965,465,364)
Deal sizing
$107,325 median
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Place of performance
United States
Contracting office
Chantilly, VA • 20151-2222 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Shirley Karver
Email
ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0009@mail.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Chantilly, VA
20151-2222 USA

Description

The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to issue a sole source, Labor Hour contract for Security Escort services to Avantus Federal, LLC of McLean, VA (CAGE Code 36KW0). The contract period of performance will be approximately 8 months with two 12-month option periods and will have a total estimated value of approximately $12,500,000 (Base - $3,000,000, Option 1 - $4,500,000, Option 2 - $5,000,000). The base period of performance is anticipated to be awarded in February, 2026 through September 29, 2026. Avantus Federal, LLC is currently providing Security Escort services to SDA under an existing contract and the requirement has significantly and urgently expanded.  SDA requires that these services continue under a separate SDA support contract.

This award of this follow-on contract will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1).

This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only. Questions or comments related to this Notice of Intent shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Shirley Karver, at ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0009@mail.mil (phone calls/voicemails will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent– SDA-SN-26-0009.

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