Small Business Office

The SSC Small Business Office exists for small business owners who are interested in learning more about contracting opportunities with Space Systems Command, a U.S. Space Force Field Command based in El Segundo, California. Pursuing DoD contracts requires patience, persistence, and an in-depth understanding of federal acquisition rules. We are here to help.

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The SSC Small Business Office is located at Los Angeles Air Force Base with additional office locations at Vandenberg Space Force Base in support of the 30^th Contracting Squadron and at Patrick Space Force Base in support of the 45^th Contracting Squadron. We are available for introductory meetings to discuss how your products and services might match the requirements of the organizations operating from these three bases. We can also provide additional information on upcoming and active contract requirements. But first, you need to get started. (See Getting Started tab above)

A key first step is registering your business on SAM.gov. Several resources are available to help you. The first is the Apex Accelerator, funded by the DoD, to provide one-on-one assistance with SAM registration, explain how to search for opportunities, and provide guidance on how to respond. The second resource is your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide counseling free of charge for new vendors. In either case, you will also need a Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (previously WAWF) account before you can register.

When you are ready to register for SAM.gov, you will need to know Federal Supply Classification Code and/or the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code that best fits your product or service. At this stage, you will also want to explore the various socio-economic certifications that SBA has to offer. One or more of these may help you secure a government contract.

SSC is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring and delivering resilient war fighting capabilities to protect our nation’s strategic advantage in, from and to space. The Command manages a $15.6 billion space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense, working in partnership with joint forces, industry, government agencies, academic and allied organizations to accelerate innovation and outpace emerging threats. SSC is headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base with major operating units at Patrick Space Force Base/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California.

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SSC FRONT DOOR is an excellent online resource for tech start-ups seeking to learn more about the mission needs of Space Systems Command, where their products, technologies, and/or services may fit and upcoming events for industry. If there is a match between your company’s capabilities and SSC’s needs, Front Door can help you connect with the appropriate organization.

SPACEWERX is a government funded organization that facilitates collaboration with small technology companies through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. SBIR and STTR provide over a billion dollars in seed capital each year for early-stage research and development (R&D) at small technology companies. They fund projects that serve a DoD need and also have commercial applications.

Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) was created to bridge the cultural gap between military buyers and commercial space startups and small businesses through Other Transactional Authority Awards (OTAs). This innovative contracting process allows SpEC to solicit bids from a mix of member companies including companies that have not previously done work with the DoD.

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SSC’s Small Business Professionals have direct relationships with the Command and possess the expertise to help your company identify and respond to every type of procurement opportunity the Space Force offers.

Aaron Parra
SSC Small Business Office
Los Angeles Air Force Base
483 N Aviation Blvd
Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245
smallbus@spaceforce.mil
310-653-1108

Matthew Chartier
SSC Small Business Office
Los Angeles Air Force Base
483 N Aviation Blvd
Los Angeles AFB, CA 90245
smallbus@spaceforce.mil
310-738-0923

Sherri Richardson
SSC Small Business Office
Patrick Space Force Base
SLD45.SB.Office@spaceforce.mil
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