Contract 80NM0021F0008

California Institute Of Technology · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 28, 2023

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, 2023 for $149.24 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 16 times since the base award It uses cost-plus contract pricing. The most recent modification was on February 13, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $2.41 billion.

Obligated to date
$149.24M
$149,237,377
Current value
$2.41B
Modifications
16
Latest February 13, 2026

Contract details

PIID
80NM0021F0008
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
Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
Place of performance
Pasadena, CA
First action
September 28, 2023
Latest action
February 13, 2026

Description

MARS SAMPLE RETURN (MSR) PROGRAM PHASES A THROUGH D (10-108270)

Modification timeline

  • February 13, 2026
    Mod P00060 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope
    $1.59B
  • January 20, 2026
    Mod P00059 · Funding Only Action
    $1.59B
  • November 25, 2025
    Mod P00058 · Funding Only Action
    $1.59B
  • September 24, 2025
    Mod P00057 · Funding Only Action
    $1.55B
  • September 22, 2025
    Mod P00056 · Funding Only Action
    $1.54B
  • September 10, 2025
    Mod P00055 · Funding Only Action
    $1.54B
  • August 21, 2025
    Mod P00054 · Funding Only Action
    $1.54B
  • July 30, 2025
    Mod P00053 · Funding Only Action
    $1.52B
  • July 24, 2025
    Mod P00052 · Funding Only Action
    $1.52B
  • September 26, 2024
    Mod P00043 · Funding Only Action
    $1.39B

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80NM0021F0008?

Contract 80NM0021F0008 is a federal contract awarded to California Institute Of Technology by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 28, 2023 for $149.24 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 16 times since the base award.

Who won contract 80NM0021F0008?

California Institute Of Technology won contract 80NM0021F0008 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.

How much is contract 80NM0021F0008 worth?

Contract 80NM0021F0008 has obligated $149.24 million to date, with a total potential value of $2.41 billion if all options are exercised.