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Avantus Security Escort Sole Source

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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Response deadline
Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
Solicitation
SDA-SN-26-0009
Set-aside
None listed
Place of performance
USA
Contracting office
FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA · CHANTILLY · VA
Source
SAM.gov · updated Jul 5, 2026

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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Typical award size

$543,600

Middle of the pack for similar past awards

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