Space Hub Integrated End Cryptographic Unit Leading Edge Development (SHIELD)
ID: FA880725CB002Type: Presolicitation
AwardedSep 29, 2025
$28.7M$28,705,808
AwardeeL3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Camden NJ 08103 USA
Award #:FA880725CB002
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGKEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58826132ad814aaea966151eddc5126d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Space Systems Command, intends to award a sole source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for the development of the Space Hub Integrated End Cryptographic Unit Leading Edge Development (SHIELD) program. This contract will focus on the design, testing, and delivery of End Cryptographic Units (ECUs) for the Protected Tactical Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems, which are critical for secure military communications. The decision to limit competition to L3Harris is based on market research indicating that alternative sources would lead to significant cost duplication and delays in meeting the agency's requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the agency, with the contract expected to be awarded in September 2025. For further inquiries, contact Bryan Boardway at bryan.boardway@spaceforce.mil or 310-653-2431.

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