Contract NNG16FC08C
University Of Arizona · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 30, 2021
University Of Arizona was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 30, 2021 for $1.01 million of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology). Performance is in Tucson, AZ. 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 September 5, 2024. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $25.70 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- NNG16FC08C
- 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
- R&D- Space: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ
- First action
- September 30, 2021
- Latest action
- September 5, 2024
Description
THE GAL-XGAL U-LDB SPECTROSCOPIC-STRATOSPHERIC TERAHERTZ OBSERVATORY (GUSTO) IS PROPOSED JOINTLY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (UA) AND THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) IN RESPONSE TO NASA'S SECOND STAND ALONE MISSIONS OF OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (SALMON 2) PROGRAM ELEMENT APPENDIX (PEA) N (NNH12ZDA006O-APEXMO2) AS AN ASTROPHYSICS EXPLORER MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY. THE NASA EXPLORERS PROGRAM OFFICE IS THE PROJECTS LEAD ORGANIZATION. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA WILL DESIGN AND DEVELOP THE SCIENTIFIC PAYLOAD. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) WILL DESIGN AND DEVELOP THE BALLOON-BORNE GONDOLA AND WILL PERFORM DAY-TO-DAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PI. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES TO PRODUCE THE GUSTO PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY REPORT (CSR) THAT ENCOMPASSES: 1. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM OFFICE. 2. INSTRUMENT SYSTEM ENGINEERING, INCLUDING INSTRUMENT MISSION ASSURANCE. 3. DESIGN OF A FLIGHT QUALIFIED GUSTO INSTRUMENT MEETING MISSION AND SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. 4. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATION AND TEST OF THE GONDOLA-INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SYSTEM. 5. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL FIELD OPERATIONS 6. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCH OPERATIONS, FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND POSSIBLE RECOVERY. 7. DEVELOP PLANS FOR AND LEAD THE GUSTO SCIENCE INVESTIGATION, AS WELL AS THE GENERATION OF RESULTING DATA PRODUCTS. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SHALL BRIEF THE GUSTO SCIENCE AND SCIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AT THE PHASE A SITE VISIT. THE UA SHALL SUPPORT PLANNING MEETINGS, WORKING GROUPS, REVIEWS AND OTHER MEETINGS AT NASA, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA AND OTHER LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SHALL PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION CHART DEFINING UA ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND LINES OF AUTHORITY. PARTICIPATE IN DEFINING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE UA AND APL GUSTO PROJECT OFFICE AND THE PI PROGRAM OFFICE AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, THE NASA BALLOON PROGRAM OFFICE AND NASA EXPLORER PROGRAM OFFICE.
Modification timeline
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September 5, 2024Mod 51 · Change Order$25.60M
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July 23, 2024Mod 50 · Change Order$25.53M
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September 30, 2021Mod 40 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope$25.70M
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What is contract NNG16FC08C?
Contract NNG16FC08C is a federal contract awarded to University Of Arizona by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 30, 2021 for $1.01 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 2 times since the base award.
Who won contract NNG16FC08C?
University Of Arizona won contract NNG16FC08C from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract NNG16FC08C worth?
Contract NNG16FC08C has obligated $1.01 million to date, with a total potential value of $25.70 million if all options are exercised.