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Contract NNG08FD60C

California Institute Of Technology · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · July 15, 2024

Cost No FeeFull & Open CompetitionNAICS 611310

California Institute Of Technology was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on July 15, 2024 for $5.24 million of work in colleges, universities, and professional schools. Performance is in Pasadena, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. The contract has been modified 2 times since the base award It uses cost no fee contract pricing. The most recent modification was on January 21, 2026. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $149.32 million.

Obligated to date
$5.24M
$5,243,069
Current value
$149.32M
Modifications
2
Latest January 21, 2026

Contract details

PIID
NNG08FD60C
Award type
Definitive Contract
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Set-aside
No Set Aside Used.
Competition
Full And Open Competition
NAICS
611310 · Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools
Product / service
R&D- Space: Other (Advanced Development)
Place of performance
Pasadena, CA
First action
July 15, 2024
Latest action
January 21, 2026

Description

INCREMENTAL FUNDING REMOVAL OF CLAUSES/DRDS IAW EXECUTIVE ORDERS (E.O.) 14173, 14168, 14148 AND 14057 NUSTAR PHASE E TASK 6 NUSTAR IS A PRICIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)-LED SMALL EXPLORER (SMEX) MISSION THAT PERFORMS SURVEYS AND POINTED OBSERVATIONS. THIS ACQUISITION IS IN RESPONSE TO HQ AO NNG07ZDA003O AND EXTENDS THE BRIDGE PHASE B EFFORT. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: 1. MANAGE THE PROPOSED NUSTAR TASKS, PROVIDE COST AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION TO NASA AS REQUIRED. 2. WORK WITH JPL TO DEVELOP THE NUSTAR PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO BE READY FOR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS REVIEW (SSR). 3. DESIGN THE FOCAL PLANE ASSEMBLY, PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSES, IDENTIFY ALL LONG LEAD PARTS, AND INITIATE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS AS REQUIRED. 4. DESIGN THE INSTRUMENT ENCLOSURES, SHIELD, AND APERTURE, PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSES, IDENTIFY ALL LONG LEAD ITEMS, AND INITIATE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS AS REQUIRED. 5. COMPLETE THE GLASS PRODUCTION FACILITY, PRODUCE THE NUSTAR GLASSES TO VERIFY THE PRODUCTION CAPABILITY. 6. DEVELOP PROTOTYPES FOR THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY, DESIGN THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY AND THE PRODUCTION FACILITY, AND PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSIS. 7. COMPLETE THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE MAST, CANISTER AND INSTRUMENT STRUCTURE, IDENTIFY LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS. 8. COMPLETE THE SPACECRAFT REQUIREMENTS, PERFORM SYSTEM ENGINEERING ANALYSES, AND CONTINUE THE BASELINE SPACECRAFT DESIGN. 9. COMPLETE THE MOS (MISSION OPERATIONS SYSTEM) REQUIREMENTS AND THE PRELIMINARY MOS PLAN.

Modification timeline

  • January 21, 2026
    Mod 97 · Funding Only Action
    $139.39M
  • July 16, 2025
    Mod 96 · Funding Only Action
    $137.56M
  • July 15, 2024
    Mod 90 · Funding Only Action
    NUSTAR IS A PRICIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)-LED SMALL EXPLORER (SMEX) MISSION THAT PERFORMS SURVEYS AND POINTED OBSERVATIONS. THIS ACQUISITION IS IN RESPONSE TO HQ AO NNG07ZDA003O AND EXTENDS THE BRIDGE P…
    $133.66M

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract NNG08FD60C?

Contract NNG08FD60C is a federal contract awarded to California Institute Of Technology by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on July 15, 2024 for $5.24 million of work classified under COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. It has been modified 2 times since the base award.

Who won contract NNG08FD60C?

California Institute Of Technology won contract NNG08FD60C from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.

How much is contract NNG08FD60C worth?

Contract NNG08FD60C has obligated $5.24 million to date, with a total potential value of $149.32 million if all options are exercised.