# Velos awarded AFRL SSHINE contract as teammate to Vantage Analytical

Velos LLC, as a key teammate to Vantage Analytical LLC, has been awarded the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) contract. The single-award contract has a ceiling value of $499 million for a 5-year base with a 5-year option.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: United States
- Value: $499.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: space systems, flight hardware, ground systems
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Velos](https://endata.com/companies/16219.md) (supplier)
- [Vantage Analytical](https://endata.com/companies/16220.md) (supplier)
- [U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory](https://endata.com/companies/16221.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [velosteam.com](https://velosteam.com/velos-awarded-the-u-s-air-force-research-laboratory-afrl-space-systems-and-hardware-integration-for-novel-experiments-sshine-contract-as-a-teammate-to-vantage-analytical-ll/), 2026-11-05: "This award reflects the exceptional dedication, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit demonstrated by our team throughout the proposal process."

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