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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY for $93,003,466.00

Signed on

11/12/2015, 12:00 AM

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Government Contract #NNM16AA09C

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $93,003,466.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA MARSHALL 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 Arizona State University, which is responsible for a space exploration mission led by Dr. Linda Elkins-Tanton. The contract, funded by NASA, is worth $93,003,466 and is for research and development services related to the mission. The contract includes detailed objectives for project management, spacecraft development, and mission planning.

Contract Details

Contract IDNNM16AA09C
Contract TypeD
Total Obligation$40,130,461.00
Exercised Options$93,003,466.00
Base Amount + Options$93,003,466.00
Date Signed2015-11-12
Contract DescriptionIGF::CL,CT::IGF PSYCHE: JOURNEY TO A METAL WORLD THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PHASE A CONCEPT DEFINITION PORTION OF THE NASA DISCOVERY PROGRAM 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) (NNH14ZDA014O) SOLICITATION DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2014. THE MISSION PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI), DR. LINDA ELKINS-TANTON, OF THE SCHOOL OF EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATION AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU), IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS AND SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY OF THE MISSION. AS SUCH, THE PI SHALL LEAD THE PROJECT, MANAGE PROJECT RESOURCES, AND DIRECT ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE SCIENCE TEAM CARRIED OUT IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION. SPECIFICALLY, DURING PHASE A, THE PI WILL LEAD THE MISSION TEAM IN CONDUCTING THE CONCEPT STUDY REPORT AND ASSOCIATED SITE VISIT. SHOULD THE MISSION BE SELECTED TO CONTINUE INTO PHASE B, THE PI WILL LEAD THE TEAM THROUGH THE INITIATION OF THE PHASE B EFFORT WITH A TRANSITION PHASE BETWEEN NOTIFICATION OF AWARD AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHASE B CONTRACT. THE PI IS ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY PI, DR. JAMES BELL AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (JPL) IS THE MISSION MAJOR PARTNER FOR SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION IMPLEMENTATION, AND SHALL SUPPORT THE PI WITH A PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCED IN MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MISSION DESIGN, PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE, NAVIGATION, AND MISSION OPERATIONS. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TO ADDRESS THE PHASE A CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES ARE: - PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE PHASE A CONTRACT - CONDUCT AND SUPPORT OF PHASE A PROJECT REVIEWS - PHASE B/C/D/E SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION PLANNING - PHASE B/C/D/E COST ESTIMATES - CONCEPT STUDY REPORT PREPARATION - ORALS/SITE VISIT SUPPORT BY KEY PERSONNEL THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR IN SUPPORT OF THE PHASE A CONCEPT DEFINITION PORTION OF THE NASA DISCOVERY PROGRAM 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) (NNH14ZDA014O) SOLICITATION DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2014. THE MISSION PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI), DR. LINDA ELKINS-TANTON, OF THE SCHOOL OF EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATION AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU), IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS AND SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY OF THE MISSION. AS SUCH, THE PI SHALL LEAD THE PROJECT, MANAGE PROJECT RESOURCES, AND DIRECT ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE SCIENCE TEAM CARRIED OUT IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION. SPECIFICALLY, DURING PHASE A, THE PI WILL LEAD THE MISSION TEAM IN CONDUCTING THE CONCEPT STUDY REPORT AND ASSOCIATED SITE VISIT. SHOULD THE MISSION BE SELECTED TO CONTINUE INTO PHASE B, THE PI WILL LEAD THE TEAM THROUGH THE INITIATION OF THE PHASE B EFFORT WITH A TRANSITION PHASE BETWEEN NOTIFICATION OF AWARD AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHASE B CONTRACT. THE PI IS ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY PI, DR. JAMES BELL AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (JPL) IS THE MISSION MAJOR PARTNER FOR SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION IMPLEMENTATION, AND SHALL SUPPORT THE PI WITH A PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCED IN MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MISSION DESIGN, PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE, NAVIGATION, AND MISSION OPERATIONS. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TO ADDRESS THE PHASE A CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES ARE: - PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE PHASE A CONTRACT - CONDUCT AND SUPPORT OF PHASE A PROJECT REVIEWS - PHASE B/C/D/E SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION PLANNING - PHASE B/C/D/E COST ESTIMATES - CONCEPT STUDY REPORT PREPARATION - ORALS/SITE VISIT SUPPORT BY KEY PERSONNEL
Start Date2015-11-13
End Date2032-08-31

Agency Details

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

Recipient Details

RecipientARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Recipient Location660 S MILL AVE STE 312 TEMPE ARIZONA, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Educational Institution, Government, Higher Education, U.S. National Government, Not Designated a Small Business, Higher Education (Public), U.S. Regional/State Government

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00058$1,746,000.00June 26, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,746,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #57$1,127,000.00May 12, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,127,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #56$135,000.00March 19, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $135,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #55$0.00December 10, 2024

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #54$424,339.00November 6, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $424,339.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #53$2,199,696.00July 17, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,199,696.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #52$1,059,304.00February 29, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,059,304.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #51$500,000.00February 13, 2024

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

Transaction #50$0.00January 24, 2024

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #49$0.00December 14, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #48$377,000.00August 28, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $377,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #47$0.00July 19, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #46$2,322,931.00July 10, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,322,931.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #45$0.00June 27, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #44$0.00June 5, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #43$0.00May 15, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #42$0.00January 30, 2023

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #41$377,069.00November 29, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $377,069.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #40$0.00September 20, 2022

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #39$100,000.00August 25, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $100,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #38$0.00July 22, 2022

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #37$210,000.00June 15, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $210,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #36$2,883,551.00April 28, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,883,551.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #35$570,000.00March 2, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $570,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #34$0.00January 6, 2022

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #33$1,000,000.00January 5, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,000,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #32$0.00November 22, 2021

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #31$600,000.00November 18, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $600,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #30$0.00November 10, 2021

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #29$1,000,000.00October 21, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,000,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #28$0.00October 20, 2021

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #27$1,000,000.00July 14, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,000,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #26$1,493,076.00March 15, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,493,076.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #25$1,105,554.00January 13, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,105,554.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #24$2,489,092.00October 22, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,489,092.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #23$682,000.00March 25, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $682,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #22$0.00March 13, 2020

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #21$4,054,936.00February 20, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $4,054,936.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #20$899,938.00December 11, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $899,938.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #19$2,299,126.00November 4, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,299,126.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #18$1,600,000.00August 22, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,600,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #17$3,524,695.00June 5, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $3,524,695.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #16$-3,524,695.00June 4, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-3,524,695.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #15$3,524,695.00May 29, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $3,524,695.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #14$0.00November 16, 2018

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #13$1,800,000.00October 23, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,800,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #12$959,500.00June 13, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $959,500.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #11$0.00June 5, 2018

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #10$1,200,000.00February 15, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,200,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #9$67,500.00February 7, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $67,500.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #8$0.00October 25, 2017

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #7$1,500,000.00July 17, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,500,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #6$500,000.00June 30, 2017

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

Transaction #5$338,461.00June 22, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $338,461.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #4$507,693.00January 30, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $507,693.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #3$0.00December 30, 2016

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #2$0.00July 21, 2016

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #1$0.00November 24, 2015

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

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$350,000.00November 12, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $350,000.00 to ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.