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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to LINDE INC. for $1,715,549.64

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9/22/2023, 12:00 AM

LINDE INC. Government Contract #80GSFC23FA061

LINDE INC. was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $1,715,549.64. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, which is a division with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Summary of Award

The US federal government awarded a contract to Linde Inc. for helium purchases for NASA balloon operations at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility. The total obligation for the contract is $1,715,549.64, with all options exercised. The contract was signed on September 22, 2023, and the period of performance is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025.

Linde Inc. is a U.S.-owned business located in Danbury, Connecticut, specializing in industrial gas manufacturing. They provide liquid propellant fuels and oxidizers, chemical-based products and services. The company has been awarded multiple delivery orders under this contract, with transaction amounts ranging from $0 to $700,000. The latest transaction on March 31, 2025, was for $105,512.28.

The contract falls under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was awarded by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The contract was subject to full and open competition, with fair opportunity given to all vendors. The contract pricing is firm-fixed price, and there is no preference used in the evaluation process. The contract is part of a multiple award contract with Linde Inc., and there was only one offer received for the solicitation. The contract does not include a subcontracting plan as there are no subcontracting possibilities. The contract is a multi-year contract with a consolidated contract structure. Overall, the contract with Linde Inc. for helium purchases for NASA balloon operations at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility is a significant investment by the US federal government to support its space exploration and scientific research activities.

Contract Details

Contract ID80GSFC23FA061
Contract TypeC
Total Obligation$1,715,549.64
Exercised Options$1,715,549.64
Base Amount + Options$1,715,549.64
Date Signed2023-09-22
Contract DescriptionHELIUM PURCHASES FOR NASA BALLOON OPERATIONS CONTRACT AT CSBF
Start Date2023-10-01
End Date2025-09-30

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding OfficeNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Funding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding OfficeNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

Recipient Details

RecipientLINDE INC.
Recipient Location10 RIVERVIEW DR DANBURY CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00008 | $105,512.28March 31, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $105,512.28 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00007 | $82,037.36March 4, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $82,037.36 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00February 19, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $700,000.00December 6, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $700,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00004 | $40,000.00September 9, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $40,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00003 | $88,000.00June 20, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $88,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00April 3, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $500,000.00November 30, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $500,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $200,000.00September 22, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $200,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $173,001.60June 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $173,001.60 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $105,512.28March 31, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $105,512.28 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00007 | $82,037.36March 4, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $82,037.36 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00February 19, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $700,000.00December 6, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $700,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00004 | $40,000.00September 9, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $40,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00003 | $88,000.00June 20, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $88,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00April 3, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $500,000.00November 30, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $500,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $200,000.00September 22, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $200,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010 | $14,982.98November 19, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $14,982.98 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $173,001.60June 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $173,001.60 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008 | $105,512.28March 31, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $105,512.28 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00007 | $82,037.36March 4, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $82,037.36 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00February 19, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $700,000.00December 6, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $700,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00004 | $40,000.00September 9, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $40,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00003 | $88,000.00June 20, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $88,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00April 3, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $500,000.00November 30, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $500,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0 | $200,000.00September 22, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $200,000.00 to LINDE INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.