Contract 80GSFC23CA028
California Institute Of Technology · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · August 21, 2024
California Institute Of Technology was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 21, 2024 for $38.98 million of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Pasadena, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. The contract has been modified 5 times since the base award It uses cost no fee contract pricing. The most recent modification was on December 17, 2025. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $106.97 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- 80GSFC23CA028
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Pasadena, CA
- First action
- August 21, 2024
- Latest action
- December 17, 2025
Description
TO PROVIDE A HIGH HERITAGE SPACECRAFT BUS AND A WIDE FIELD ULTRAVIOLET TELESCOPE TO CONDUCT A DEEP IMAGING SURVEY OF THE WHOLE SKY IN TWO BANDS OF ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT TO PROVIDE NEW INSIGHTS INTO GALAXY EVOLUTION AND THE LIFECYCLE OF STARS.
Modification timeline
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December 17, 2025Mod P00015 · Funding Only Action$53.53M
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November 19, 2025Mod P00014 · Funding Only Action$48.51M
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September 16, 2025Mod P00013 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within ScopeTHE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE AND EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL "CALTECH PROPOSAL FOR UVEX PHASE B" DATED 10/3/2024, ADJUST AND INCREASE THE ESTIMATED C…$36.31M
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July 22, 2025Mod P00012 · Other Administrative ActionNO COST EXTENSION THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 2025. ULTRAVIOLET EXPLORER (UVEX)$25.52M
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September 11, 2024Mod P00004 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within ScopeTHE ULTRAVIOLET EXPLORER (UVEX)$21.39M
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August 21, 2024Mod P00003 · Other Administrative ActionTHE ULTRAVIOLET EXPLORER (UVEX)$21.39M
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What is contract 80GSFC23CA028?
Contract 80GSFC23CA028 is a federal contract awarded to California Institute Of Technology by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 21, 2024 for $38.98 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 5 times since the base award.
Who won contract 80GSFC23CA028?
California Institute Of Technology won contract 80GSFC23CA028 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract 80GSFC23CA028 worth?
Contract 80GSFC23CA028 has obligated $38.98 million to date, with a total potential value of $106.97 million if all options are exercised.