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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION for $17,377,073.15

Signed on

2/28/2012, 12:00 AM

THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION Government Contract #NNG12VN28T

THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $17,377,073.15. 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 recipient of the federal contract is The Aerospace Corporation, located in El Segundo, California. The contract is for specialized engineering support for the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) flight segment, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The total obligation amount of the contract is $17,270,339.55. Notable spending patterns include various transactions ranging from $0 to $1,500,000 for services related to instrument development, testing, and optical focal plane developments in support of JPSS activities.

Contract Details

Contract IDNNG12VN28T
Contract TypeC
Total Obligation$17,270,339.55
Exercised Options$17,377,073.15
Base Amount + Options$17,377,073.15
Date Signed2012-02-28
Contract DescriptionSPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SUPPORT TO JOINT POLAR SATELLITE SYSTEM (JPSS) FLIGHT SEGMENT RESTRUCTURING OF THE NATIONAL POLAR-ORBITING OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE SYSTEM (NPOESS) HAS RESULTED IN NOAA AND NASA ASSUMING ACQUISITION RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AFTERNOON ORBIT OF THE CONSTELLATION. THESE SATELLITES, RENAMED THE JOINT POLAR SATELLITE SYSTEM (JPSS) FLIGHT SEGMENT, WILL BE DEVELOPED BY NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (GSFC) FOR NOAA. IN ORDER TO ASSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE JPSS DEVELOPMENT, GSFC REQUIRES SUPPORT FROM STAFF FROM THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY WORKED ON NPOESS AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF OPTICAL FOCAL PLANE DEVELOPMENTS IN SUPPORT OF INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT/TESTING AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR JPSS. THIS SUPPORT SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, DEVELOPING JPSS PROGRAM AND MISSION SPECIFICATIONS, REVISING AND/OR DEVELOPING JPSS INTERFACE DOCUMENTS, CONDUCTING TRADE STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF JPSS ARCHITECTURE DEFINITION AND EVOLUTION, MANAGING MISSION- AND OBSERVATORY-LEVEL TECHNICAL BUDGETS, MONITORING SPACECRAFT CONTRACTOR IN DESIGN AND PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPATING IN SPACECRAFT PROGRESS MEETINGS; DESIGN REVIEWS; TEST READINESS REVIEWS; ANOMALY BOARDS; PARTS/MATERIAL BOARDS; ETC., AND ASSISTING IN PROBLEM RESOLUTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO JPSS. THESE SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, SUPPORTING NPOESS TO JPSS INSTRUMENT TRANSITION BY PREPARING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR INSTRUMENT CONTRACTS, COORDINATING INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS WITH MISSION- AND OBSERVATORY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATING INSTRUMENT COMPLIANCE WITH NASA TECHNICAL STANDARDS, CONDUCTING TRADE STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF INSTRUMENT ACCOMMODATION, SUPPORTING THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STAFF, MANAGING INSTRUMENT RISK PROCESSES, ASSISTING WITH CONFIGURATION CHANGE PROCESS FOR INSTRUMENTS, AND PARTICIPATING IN INSTRUMENT DESIGN REVIEWS; TEST READINESS REVIEWS; ETC. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO OVERSEE THE JPSS INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT. THESE SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, SUPPORTING NPOESS TO JPSS INSTRUMENT TRANSITION BY PREPARING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR INSTRUMENT CONTRACTS, COORDINATING INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS WITH MISSION- AND OBSERVATORY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS, MONITORING THE OMPS AND CRIS CONTRACTOR IN EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENT BUILD AND TEST, PARTICIPATING IN INSTRUMENT PROGRESS MEETINGS; DESIGN REVIEWS; TEST READINESS REVIEWS; ANOMALY BOARDS; PARTS/MATERIAL BOARDS; ETC., REVIEWING PLANS AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTING IN PROBLEM RESOLUTION, AND REVIEWING TEST DATA FOR SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE.
Start Date2012-02-29
End Date2019-09-30

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

RecipientTHE AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Recipient Location2310 EAST EL SEGUNDO BLVD EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #36$-34,730.14September 12, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-34,730.14 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #35$-58,114.15May 12, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-58,114.15 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #34$375,000.00May 31, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $375,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #33$194,867.18July 27, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $194,867.18 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #32$1,500,000.00February 13, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,500,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #31$565,000.00January 25, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $565,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #30$500,000.00September 7, 2017

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

Transaction #29$0.00July 28, 2017

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #28$0.00June 23, 2017

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #27$775,108.66May 4, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $775,108.66 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #26$1,291,000.00December 13, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,291,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #25$565,000.00October 6, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $565,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #24$1,367,000.00June 9, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,367,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #23$300,000.00March 17, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $300,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #22$0.00February 17, 2016

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #21$850,000.00November 24, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $850,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #20$250,000.00September 10, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $250,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #19$118,000.00June 24, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $118,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #18$275,000.00May 27, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $275,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #17$400,000.00March 27, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $400,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #16$840,000.00February 27, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $840,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #15$200,000.00January 29, 2015

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

Transaction #14$194,436.00January 16, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $194,436.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #13$200,000.00October 10, 2014

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

Transaction #12$965,000.00August 6, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $965,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #11$0.00July 11, 2014

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #10$200,000.00May 6, 2014

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

Transaction #9$255,000.00March 31, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $255,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #8$400,000.00February 6, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $400,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #7$400,000.00December 18, 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $400,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #6$600,000.00September 5, 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $600,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #5$832,772.00March 21, 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $832,772.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #4$800,000.00January 10, 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $800,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #3$400,000.00November 29, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $400,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #2$250,000.00August 17, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $250,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #1$1,000,000.00May 21, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,000,000.00 to THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0$500,000.00February 28, 2012

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