Background - NASA is seeking information and evaluation of processes, procedures, and strategies to identify and more efficiently control the development of future space systems advanced communication…

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
NNM11AA54T
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$2,792,672

Award facts

Opportunity
  • NNM385556Q Solicitation number
Contract value 100% obligated
$2,792,672.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Huntsville, AL 35806, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope 2 $1,293,243
Change Order 1 $0
Original award $1,499,429

Description

As the agency reported it.

Background - NASA is seeking information and evaluation of processes, procedures, and strategies to identify and more efficiently control the development of future space systems advanced communication networks and protocols, including lunar surface systems (LSS) and commercial orbital transportation systems (COTS). As an example, the industrial basis for COTS will rely on industry accepted standards for communication and data handling which are likely to differ from historic NASA approaches. Therefore, NASA will need to develop a new approach in which to acquire and operate commercial communication equipment to communicate with the vehicles and integrate this into existing dedicated systems. Scope - the contractor shall utilize their technical expertise and simulation tools to perform analyses, modeling, and simulations to assist NASA in developing and evaluating the design, requirements, functionality, processes and testing methodology of advanced communication networks and protocols applicable to future commercial orbital transportation systems (COTS) including lunar surface systems (LSS). Through pilot programs involving procurement and testing of selected components and subsystems, the contractor shall demonstrate the positive impact of new approaches to development. The contractor shall use the pilot programs to provide NASA with metrics to shape future engineering, business, and procurement strategies that will support a sustainable space economy. Specifically, the contractor will demonstrate the techniques and technology necessary for subsystems within a space vehicle system to communicate with the vehicles control system. Instead of using cabling, as in traditional design, the vehicle will use wireless networks to send signals to the various subsystems to affect vehicle functions. Spacecraft already send telemetry data from space to earth wirelessly. The intent of this demonstration is to have a self contained system that communicates within the spacecraft itself. The contractor shall participate, as required, in various technical team and working group meetings, and participate in monthly reviews and / or telecons as required to collect the required information for supporting these tasks.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract NNM11AA54T?

NNM11AA54T was awarded to Schafer Government Services, LLC by Marshall Space Flight Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 5, 2011.

How much is contract NNM11AA54T worth?

The government has obligated $2,792,672 on NNM11AA54T.

Is contract NNM11AA54T an order under another contract?

Yes. NNM11AA54T is a BPA call under GS23F0176L-NNM06AA05Z, a blanket purchase agreement, on The Professional Services Schedule (PSS).

Was contract NNM11AA54T competed?

The extent of competition for NNM11AA54T was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.

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