In response to a lawsuit from Viasat, the Air Force is revoking a $254 million contract awarded to Tyvak for experimental fire-control satellites, ensuring an open bidding process. The decision follows a court finding that a Space Development Agency employee improperly disclosed bid information. While the Tyvak contract is nullified, a separate $170 million contract with York Space Systems remains intact. The rebid process will be overseen by new officials to ensure fairness, as the Air Force aims to rectify issues tied to the initial award management.
The Department of the Air Force has agreed to revoke a $254 million SDA award to Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems due to concerns over the integrity of the bidding process.
Internal evaluations indicated that misuse of information occurred, with an SDA employee disclosing bid rankings, leading to the decision to reopen the competition.
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