Contract 80GSFC18C0014

Southwest Research Institute · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 2, 2021

Cost Plus Fixed FeeFull & Open CompetitionNAICS 541330

Southwest Research Institute was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 2, 2021 for $80.44 million of work in engineering services. Performance is in San Antonio, TX. It was awarded under full and open competition. The contract has been modified 3 times since the base award It uses cost-plus contract pricing. The most recent modification was on September 17, 2025. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $144.35 million.

Obligated to date
$80.44M
$80,443,538
Current value
$144.35M
Modifications
3
Latest September 17, 2025

Contract details

PIID
80GSFC18C0014
Award type
Definitive Contract
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set-aside
No Set Aside Used.
Competition
Full And Open Competition
NAICS
541330 · Engineering Services
Product / service
Flight Instruments
Place of performance
San Antonio, TX
First action
September 2, 2021
Latest action
September 17, 2025

Description

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DEFINITIZE THE UNPRICED CHANGE ORDER THAT WAS EXECUTED IN P00030 TO INCORPORATE PHASE E&F SCOPE INTO THE CONTRACT - UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE THE PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE POLARIMETER TO UNIFY THE CORONA HELIOSPHERE (PUNCH) PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY. THE SCOPE OF THIS EFFORT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:.1. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM OFFICE.2. INSTRUMENT SYSTEM ENGINEERING, INCLUDING INSTRUMENT MISSION ASSURANCE.3. DESIGN OF A FLIGHT QUALIFIED PUNCH INSTRUMENT MEETING MISSION AND SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS.4. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATION AND TEST OF THE PUNCH INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SYSTEM.5. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL FIELD OPERATIONS.6. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS.7. DEVELOP PLANS FOR LEAD THE PUNCH SCIENCE INVESTIGATION AS WELL AS THE GENERATION OF RESULTING DATA PRODUCTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A BRIEFING ON THE PUNCH SCIENCE AND SCIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AT THE PHASE A SITE VISIT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION CHART DEFINING CONTRACTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND ALL LINES OF AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PARTICIPATE IN DEFINING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR'S PROGRAM OFFICE AND THE NASA EXPLORERS PROGRAM OFFICE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEVELOP A PUNCH INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AND A PUNCH MISSION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL ALSO DEVELOP DETAILED BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL CONDUCT IN-DEPTH INSTRUMENT-LEVEL REVIEWS OF THE PROPOSED INSTRUMENT DESIGN. THEY WILL CONDUCT ESSENTIAL TRADE STUDIES, ANALYSES, MODELING AND SIMULATIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL LEAD THE SCIENCE TEAM AND DEVELOP AN INSTRUMENT-LEVEL TEST PLAN AND PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING FOR INTEGRATION AND TEST. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE A DETAILED INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE COVERING ALL MISSION PHASES, LISTING MAJOR MILESTONES, INCLUDING A DEFINED CRITICAL PATH AND SCHEDULE RESERVES. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PREPARE UPDATED INSTRUMENT BUDGETS AS WELL AS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE OVERALL PUNCH BUDGET. FINALLY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE CONCEPT STUDY REPORT.

Modification timeline

  • September 17, 2025
    Mod P00034 · Funding Only Action
    $139.15M
  • August 20, 2025
    Mod P00033 · Definitize Change Order
    $131.01M
  • July 29, 2025
    Mod P00032 · Other Administrative Action
    THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ANNOTATE THE REALLOCATION OF CONTRACT VALUE AND CANCEL RFP - INCORPORATION OF ATTACHMENT A-4 INTO SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS - UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTR…
    $128.61M
  • September 2, 2021
    Mod P00018 · Additional Work (New Agreement, Justification Required)
    UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE THE PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE POLARIMETER TO UNIFY THE CORONA HELIOSPHERE (PUNCH) PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY…
    $115.29M

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What is contract 80GSFC18C0014?

Contract 80GSFC18C0014 is a federal contract awarded to Southwest Research Institute by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 2, 2021 for $80.44 million of work classified under ENGINEERING SERVICES. It has been modified 3 times since the base award.

Who won contract 80GSFC18C0014?

Southwest Research Institute won contract 80GSFC18C0014 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.

How much is contract 80GSFC18C0014 worth?

Contract 80GSFC18C0014 has obligated $80.44 million to date, with a total potential value of $144.35 million if all options are exercised.