Contract 80NM0018F0615

California Institute Of Technology · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 24, 2020

Cost Plus Fixed FeeSole SourceNAICS 541715IDIQ Task Order

California Institute Of Technology was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 24, 2020 for $123.71 million of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Pasadena, CA. This is a task or delivery order issued under parent IDIQ 80NM0018D0004. The contract has been modified 9 times since the base award It uses cost-plus contract pricing. The most recent modification was on March 23, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $3.15 billion.

Obligated to date
$123.71M
$123,706,987
Current value
$3.15B
Modifications
9
Latest March 23, 2026

Contract details

PIID
80NM0018F0615
Parent IDIQ
80NM0018D0004
Award type
Delivery Order
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Competition
Not Competed
NAICS
541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
Product / service
R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)
Place of performance
Pasadena, CA
First action
September 24, 2020
Latest action
March 23, 2026

Description

EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH PHASE E (40-19123)

Modification timeline

  • March 23, 2026
    Mod P00073 · Funding Only Action
    $2.95B
  • December 3, 2025
    Mod P00072 · Funding Only Action
    $2.92B
  • September 25, 2025
    Mod P00071 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope
    $2.90B
  • September 15, 2025
    Mod P00070 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH E (40-19123)
    $2.88B
  • July 24, 2025
    Mod P00069 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH E (40-19123)
    $2.88B
  • September 23, 2024
    Mod P00059 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH C/D (40-19123)
    $2.81B
  • August 26, 2024
    Mod P00058 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH C/D (40-19123)
    $2.81B
  • July 30, 2024
    Mod P00057 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH C/D (40-19123)
    $2.81B
  • July 15, 2024
    Mod P00056 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH C/D (40-19123)
    $2.81B
  • September 24, 2020
    Mod P00020 · Funding Only Action
    EUROPA CLIPPER PROJECT: PRE-PHASE A THROUGH PHASE C/D (40-19123)
    $2.81B

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80NM0018F0615?

Contract 80NM0018F0615 is a federal contract awarded to California Institute Of Technology by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 24, 2020 for $123.71 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 9 times since the base award.

Who won contract 80NM0018F0615?

California Institute Of Technology won contract 80NM0018F0615 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.

How much is contract 80NM0018F0615 worth?

Contract 80NM0018F0615 has obligated $123.71 million to date, with a total potential value of $3.15 billion if all options are exercised.