NOVASTAR
NOVASTAR, NASIC S AND TI ANALYTIC CAPABILITY SUPPORT CONTRACT
USAF IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $385.0M
- Task orders
- 109
- Contractors
- 5
- Ceiling
- $4.7 billion
Vehicle overview
NOVASTAR (National Air and Space Intelligence Center Scientific and Technical Intelligence Capability Support Services) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The vehicle provides scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analytic capability support, encompassing research, development, sustainment, and production across all NASIC missions. It features a $4.7 billion ceiling and is limited to up to five awardees supporting the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, and national intelligence objectives.
The contract focuses on delivering engineering-level S&TI regarding air, space, missile, and cyber threats.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10 years
- Ceiling
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$4.7 billion
Where agencies spend through NOVASTAR
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through NOVASTAR in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $156.0M
- Last 12mo awards
- 64
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
NOVASTAR contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| ALTAMIRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $123.7M | 27 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC | $109.8M | 33 |
| MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $69.5M | 20 |
| EPSILON C5I INC | $45.1M | 14 |
| XANDAR LLC | $36.9M | 15 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is NOVASTAR?
- NOVASTAR (National Air and Space Intelligence Center Scientific and Technical Intelligence Capability Support Services) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The vehicle provides scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analytic capability support, encompassing research, development, sustainment, and production across all NASIC missions. It features a $4.7 billion ceiling and is limited to up to five awardees supporting the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, and national intelligence objectives.
- Which agency manages NOVASTAR?
- NOVASTAR, NASIC S AND TI ANALYTIC CAPABILITY SUPPORT CONTRACT is a IDIQ managed by National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC).
- What can agencies acquire through NOVASTAR?
- The contract focuses on delivering engineering-level S&TI regarding air, space, missile, and cyber threats.
- How much has been obligated through NOVASTAR?
- $385.0M has been obligated across 109 task orders.
- Which agencies use NOVASTAR?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through NOVASTAR included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $156.0M in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold NOVASTAR?
- 5 contractors hold a position on NOVASTAR.
- What is the contract ceiling of NOVASTAR?
- NOVASTAR has a program ceiling of $4.7 billion.
- Is NOVASTAR active?
- Yes, NOVASTAR is currently active (ordering period: 10 years).
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