Contract 80GSFC18C0008
The University Of Iowa · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 28, 2020
The University Of Iowa was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 28, 2020 for $18.78 million of work in research and development in nanotechnology. Performance is in Iowa City, IA. It was awarded under full and open competition. The contract has been modified 12 times since the base award It uses cost no fee contract pricing. The most recent modification was on March 18, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $181.64 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- 80GSFC18C0008
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541713 · Research And Development In Nanotechnology
- Product / service
- Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Iowa City, IA
- First action
- September 28, 2020
- Latest action
- March 18, 2026
Description
TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITES (TRACERS) MISSION IS A NASA INITIATIVE USING TWO TWIN SATELLITES TO STUDY THE SUN-EARTH CONNECTION BY INVESTIGATING MAGNETIC RECONNECTION AND ITS EFFECTS IN EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE.
Modification timeline
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March 18, 2026Mod P00073 · Change Order$181.43M
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January 30, 2026Mod P00072 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope$181.43M
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January 13, 2026Mod P00071 · Change Order$178.74M
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December 3, 2025Mod P00070 · Other Administrative Action$178.74M
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September 5, 2025Mod P00069 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within ScopeTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$176.74M
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August 21, 2025Mod P00068 · Change OrderTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$176.74M
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August 19, 2025Mod P00067 · Funding Only ActionTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$172.21M
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July 21, 2025Mod P00066 · Other Administrative ActionTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$171.64M
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September 20, 2024Mod P00051 · Funding Only ActionTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$157.66M
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July 26, 2024Mod P00050 · Other Administrative ActionTHE TANDEM RECONNECTION AND CUSP ELECTRODYNAMICS RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE (TRACERS IS PROPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION'S (NASA) 2016 HELIOPHYSI…$152.61M
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract 80GSFC18C0008?
Contract 80GSFC18C0008 is a federal contract awarded to The University Of Iowa by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 28, 2020 for $18.78 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY. It has been modified 12 times since the base award.
Who won contract 80GSFC18C0008?
The University Of Iowa won contract 80GSFC18C0008 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract 80GSFC18C0008 worth?
Contract 80GSFC18C0008 has obligated $18.78 million to date, with a total potential value of $181.64 million if all options are exercised.