Contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555
Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 8, 2021
Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 8, 2021 for $85.56 million of work in optical instrument and lens manufacturing. Performance is in Baltimore, MD. The contract has been modified 20 times since the base award It uses cost-plus contract pricing. The most recent modification was on March 17, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $2.58 billion.
Contract details
- PIID
- GSFC0198106DNAS526555
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Incentive Fee
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 333314 · Optical Instrument And Lens Manufacturing
- Product / service
- R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Basic Research)
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, MD
- First action
- September 8, 2021
- Latest action
- March 17, 2026
Description
THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES COVERED BY THIS EFFORT INCLUDE THE FINAL SERVICING MISSION AND SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS THROUGH END-OF-MISSION. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: A. SCIENCE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDING: MISSION PLANNING SUPPORT, SCIENCE PROGRAM DEFINITION SUPPORT, MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPOSAL SELECTION, TIME ALLOCATION, AND GRANT AWARD COMMITTEE PROCESSES, AND SCIENCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. B. ROUTINE SCIENCE OPERATIONS INCLUDING: PROPOSAL GENERATION AND RECEIPT, OBSERVATION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING, UPDATING INSTRUMENT HANDBOOKS, OBSERVING AND USER SUPPORT, DATA PROCESSING AND PRODUCT GENERATION, ARCHIVAL AND DATA DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, CALIBRATION ASSISTANCE AND DATA ANALYSIS, ANOMALY INVESTIGATION SUPPORT, USER GRANT ADMINISTRATION, OBSERVER ASSISTANCE AND ENGINEERING OPERATIONS SUPPORT. C. GROUND SYSTEM SUSTAINING ENGINEERING INCLUDING: SCIENCE OPERATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, AND DOCUMENTATION MAINTENANCE D. SERVICING MISSION SUPPORT INCLUDING: PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF THE OBSERVATORY VERIFICATION PROGRAM, INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TESTING SUPPORT E. GENERATION OF PERFORMANCE, SCIENCE RETURN, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE HSTP F. ASTRONOMICAL COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC/EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH G. SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDING ORIGINS FORUM AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR PERIOD AFTER THE END OF HST'S SCIENCE-MISSION. THIS EXTRA TIME FOLLOWING THE CESSATION OF SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS IS FOR TWO YEARS OF FOLLOW-ON ARCHIVAL RESEARCH. DURING THE FINAL TWO YEARS OF THE CONTRACT, ARCHIVAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, AN ARCHIVAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL SELECTION PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED GRANT ADMINISTRATION, AND A PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE. DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARE WILL ALSO BE MAINTAINED BUT AT A LOWER LEVEL OF SUPPORT SUCH THAT ONLY MODEST ENHANCEMENTS MAY STILL BE MADE. CONTINUING SUPPORT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE COORDINATION OF DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARE THAT IS PRODUCED BY THE ASTRONOMICAL COMMUNITY.
Modification timeline
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March 17, 2026Mod 651 · Funding Only Action$2.51B
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January 29, 2026Mod 650 · Funding Only Action$2.50B
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January 27, 2026Mod 649 · Other Administrative Action$2.49B
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January 16, 2026Mod 648 · Other Administrative Action$2.49B
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January 9, 2026Mod 647 · Other Administrative Action$2.49B
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November 24, 2025Mod 646 · Funding Only Action$2.49B
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November 13, 2025Mod 645 · Funding Only Action$2.47B
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September 30, 2025Mod 644 · Change Order$2.46B
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September 19, 2025Mod 843 · Funding Only Action$2.46B
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September 11, 2025Mod 642 · Funding Only Action$2.46B
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What is contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555?
Contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555 is a federal contract awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 8, 2021 for $85.56 million of work classified under OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING. It has been modified 20 times since the base award.
Who won contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555?
Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. won contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555 worth?
Contract GSFC0198106DNAS526555 has obligated $85.56 million to date, with a total potential value of $2.58 billion if all options are exercised.