KBR secures $77 Million U.S. Space Force to boost digital engineering and assured communications. This three-year deal supports key modernization efforts for space defense operations.
The task order falls under the U.S. Space Force’s Decision Support for Headquarters Analysis contract. It comes from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Integrated Capabilities Directorate and the Space Systems Command. Work will span Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
KBR will handle end-to-end experimentation across systems to match real-world mission speeds and volumes. Teams will scale capabilities, partner with the Department of War and U.S. government, and shift solutions to digital infrastructures. Core services include systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, and strategic communications.
This setup pushes Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) architectures for secure, scalable use in protected settings. It aligns with Air Force and Department of War digital transformation goals. In my view, as a seasoned editor tracking defense contracts, MBSE stands out as a game-changer here. Its data-driven models cut errors by up to 30% in complex projects, based on industry benchmarks from past AFRL work.
The firm-fixed-price structure locks in costs at $77 million, reducing budget risks for the Space Force. Performance runs through early 2029, giving KBR time to prove scalability. This builds on four years of KBR support to AFRL and the Space Force, demonstrating steady trust in their delivery.
While exciting, the real test is transitioning lab experiments to field ops. KBR must avoid overpromising on cyber resilience, as past DoD audits flag integration gaps. This deal positions KBR as a digital engineering leader, but only if they deliver measurable mission gains by year two.
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