National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION for $599,275.42

Summary of Award

The awarded contract between the US federal government and the recipient, The Aerospace Corporation, involves specialized engineering services for the SPINSAT spacecraft. The contract aims to provide trade studies, design, and systems engineering support to mature the development of this experimental platform towards a point design level of maturity. The total obligation for this contract is $599,275.42, with the base exercised options and base and all options amounting to the same total.

The contract was signed on August 22, 2024, with a total account outlay of $427,517.53 and a total account obligation of $640,975.42. The contract falls under the category of a delivery order and is classified as a contract type C. The parent award agency is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Ames Research Center.

The contract falls under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The product or service code associated with the contract is AR12, which relates to space research and development services, space flight, research, and supporting activities, as well as applied research. The recipient of the contract, The Aerospace Corporation, is a U.S.-owned business located in El Segundo, California. They are a corporate entity tax-exempt nonprofit organization that is not designated as a small business. The recipient's parent company is also The Aerospace Corporation. The contract's period of performance is from August 22, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The contract includes several transactions related to the awarded contract. On August 22, 2024, the initial transaction amount was $640,975.42, representing the total account obligation. Subsequent transactions include a modification (Mod: P00001) on February 19, 2025, with a transaction amount of $0, and another modification (Mod: P00002) on March 14, 2025, with a transaction amount of $0. The most recent transaction on March 31, 2025, involved a transaction amount of -$41,700, indicating a decrease in the total obligation amount. Overall, the contract with The Aerospace Corporation for specialized engineering services for the SPINSAT spacecraft involves a series of transactions to support the development and maturation of this experimental platform. The contract is part of NASA's efforts in research and development within the aerospace industry, contributing to advancements in space technology and exploration.