Contract 80NM0018F0850

California Institute Of Technology · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 28, 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 28, 2020 for $287.13 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 23 times since the base award It uses cost-plus contract pricing. The most recent modification was on March 18, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $2.53 billion.

Obligated to date
$287.13M
$287,131,100
Current value
$2.53B
Modifications
23
Latest March 18, 2026

Contract details

PIID
80NM0018F0850
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 28, 2020
Latest action
March 18, 2026

Description

DEEP SPACE NETWORK (DSN) (90-700101)

Modification timeline

  • March 18, 2026
    Mod P00118 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope
    $1.44B
  • March 14, 2026
    Mod P00117 · Funding Only Action
    $1.44B
  • February 26, 2026
    Mod P00116 · Funding Only Action
    $1.44B
  • January 26, 2026
    Mod P00115 · Funding Only Action
    $1.37B
  • January 16, 2026
    Mod P00114 · Funding Only Action
    $1.36B
  • January 10, 2026
    Mod P00113 · Funding Only Action
    $1.35B
  • December 3, 2025
    Mod P00112 · Funding Only Action
    $1.35B
  • November 20, 2025
    Mod P00111 · Funding Only Action
    $1.35B
  • November 7, 2025
    Mod P00110 · Other Administrative Action
    $1.32B
  • November 5, 2025
    Mod P00109 · Change Order
    $1.32B

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80NM0018F0850?

Contract 80NM0018F0850 is a federal contract awarded to California Institute Of Technology by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 28, 2020 for $287.13 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 23 times since the base award.

Who won contract 80NM0018F0850?

California Institute Of Technology won contract 80NM0018F0850 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.

How much is contract 80NM0018F0850 worth?

Contract 80NM0018F0850 has obligated $287.13 million to date, with a total potential value of $2.53 billion if all options are exercised.