Contract NNL09AA04C
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · August 5, 2024
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 5, 2024 for $64.89 million (current value) of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology). Performance is in Redondo Beach, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. It uses cost-plus contract pricing. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $68.01 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- NNL09AA04C
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Award Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Not Competed
- NAICS
- 541712 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Redondo Beach, CA
- First action
- August 5, 2024
Description
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
Modification timeline
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August 5, 2024Mod P00069 · Funding Only Action$63.75M
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract NNL09AA04C?
Contract NNL09AA04C is a federal contract awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 5, 2024 for $64.89 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 0 times since the base award.
Who won contract NNL09AA04C?
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation won contract NNL09AA04C from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract NNL09AA04C worth?
Contract NNL09AA04C has obligated $0 to date but carries a potential ceiling of $68.01 million if fully funded and all options are exercised.