Contract 80GSFC26C0008
Rocket Lab USA Inc · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · February 23, 2026
Rocket Lab USA Inc was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on February 23, 2026 for $391,000 of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Long Beach, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. It uses firm fixed-price contract pricing.
Contract details
- PIID
- 80GSFC26C0008
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- 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; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- Long Beach, CA
- First action
- February 23, 2026
Description
MARS END-TO-END COMMUNICATION SERVICE ARCHITECTURES: STUDIES TO ADVANCE END-TO-END COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS FOR MARS EXPLORATION, IDENTIFYING PERFORMANCE NEEDS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
Modification timeline
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February 23, 2026Base award$390.9K
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract 80GSFC26C0008?
Contract 80GSFC26C0008 is a federal contract awarded to Rocket Lab USA Inc by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on February 23, 2026 for $391,000 of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 0 times since the base award.
Who won contract 80GSFC26C0008?
Rocket Lab USA Inc won contract 80GSFC26C0008 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract 80GSFC26C0008 worth?
Contract 80GSFC26C0008 has obligated $391,000 to date.