KBR wins $95M US Space Force digital engineering contract
KBR announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business was awarded a $95 million Digital Engineering and Enterprise Decision Support (DEEDS) contract by the U.S. Space Force. The five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract aims to rapidly advance digital engineering capabilities, driving the development of space systems and warfighting technologies. Work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Warfare Directorate.

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KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded a $95 million Digital Engineering and Enterprise Decision Support (DEEDS) contract by the U.S. Space Force to advance digital engineering capabilities. The five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract will drive the development of space systems and space warfighting technologies. KBR will enable faster, analytics-driven technology and acquisition decisions throughout the period of performance. The single-award contract will support Space Force missions at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Warfare Directorate, with work performed at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
Contract Details
The DEEDS contract is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee agreement, providing KBR with a $95 million ceiling value over its five-year term. The work focuses on rapidly advancing digital engineering capabilities to support the U.S. Space Force's mission requirements.
Strategic Objectives
Under the contract, KBR will support the development of critical space systems and warfighting technologies. The company's role involves enabling analytics-driven decision-making for both technology development and acquisition processes. This initiative aims to enhance the speed and precision of the U.S. Space Force's operational capabilities. KBR will accelerate the transition of next-generation space capabilities from concept to operational deployment, strengthening mission readiness in a rapidly evolving threat environment.
Technical Approach
KBR supports rapid analysis, architecture development and requirements planning using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to accelerate technology maturation and operational readiness. This approach delivers Speed to Mission Impactâ„ by enabling actionable insight and operational relevance, empowering faster, more resilient decision-making for complex space missions and rapid deployment to the warfighter.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) |
| Ceiling Value | $95 million |
| Period of Performance | 5 years |
| Work Location | Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico |
| Customer | U.S. Space Force / Air Force Research Laboratory |
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