Contract NNG12FA45C
Regents Of The University Of California, The · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 25, 2020
Regents Of The University Of California, The was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 25, 2020 for $4.53 million of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology). Performance is in Berkeley, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. The contract has been modified 6 times since the base award It uses cost no fee contract pricing. The most recent modification was on August 28, 2025. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $182.06 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- NNG12FA45C
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541712 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- Space Vehicle Components
- Place of performance
- Berkeley, CA
- First action
- September 25, 2020
- Latest action
- August 28, 2025
Description
THIS MOD EXECUTES A NO COST EXTENSION THROUGH JUN 30, 2026, TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE PHASE F DELIVERABLES. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLORER (LCON) MISSION INVESTIGATION TEAM, THAT COVERS PHASE A OF THE MISSION. THE NASA AO IS NNHIIZDA0020. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI) DR. THOMAS IMMEL, UCB WILL BE THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR TO NASA FOR ICON. UCB SHALL CONDUCT THE PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONCEPT STUDY GUIDELINES. IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS STUDY, THE ICON TEAM SHALL: A. CONDUCT TRADE AND RISK REDUCTION STUDIES B. UPDATE AND REFINE THE EXISTING MISSION COST ESTIMATES AND FINANCIAL PLAN C. INTEGRATE AND DELIVER TO NASA ALL SUBCONTRACTOR AND UCB FINANCIAL REPORTS D. DEVELOP PLAN FOR EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT TO BE IN PLACE DURING PHASES C AND D E. DEVELOP THE MISSION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PHASE B/CID, AND E F. DEFME THE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DEVELOP MITIGATION STRATEGIES G. OUTLINE THE FABRICATION, INTEGRATION, TEST, AND OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM H. DEFINE THE EDUCATION, OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY, AND SMALL BUSINESS DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PLANS I. DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (PAIP) J. DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PLAN K. DOCUMENT THE RESULTS OF THE STUDIES IN THE PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY REPORT AND L. PRESENT THE ICON CONCEPT TO THE NASA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR.
Modification timeline
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August 28, 2025Mod 71 · Change Order$182.06M
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September 25, 2024Mod 68 · Funding Only ActionPHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$182.06M
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August 1, 2024Mod 66 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within ScopePHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$182.01M
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July 29, 2024Mod 67 · Funding Only ActionPHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$182.01M
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June 26, 2024Mod 65 · Funding Only ActionPHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$182.00M
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September 30, 2021Mod 53 · Funding Only ActionPHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$170.47M
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September 25, 2020Mod 48 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within ScopePHASE A THROUGH F - ICON. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCB) AT BERKELEY SPACE SCIENCES LABORATORY, THE PRIME CONTRACTUAL INTERFACE FOR NASA FOR THE IONOSPHERIC CONNECTION EXPLOR…$166.55M
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What is contract NNG12FA45C?
Contract NNG12FA45C is a federal contract awarded to Regents Of The University Of California, The by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 25, 2020 for $4.53 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 6 times since the base award.
Who won contract NNG12FA45C?
Regents Of The University Of California, The won contract NNG12FA45C from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract NNG12FA45C worth?
Contract NNG12FA45C has obligated $4.53 million to date, with a total potential value of $182.06 million if all options are exercised.