This effort is focused on the demonstration and characterization of a V-band cross-link capability to allow NASA to assess the potential for V-band cross-links to enable low latency transmission of…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GRC025CA010
- Awardee
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Morehead Space Technologies LLC UEI UMFNRL5M7T73
- Awarding agency
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Glenn Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $14,222,170
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for Small Satellite Cross-Link Systems Pre-Solicitation · 80GRC024R0017 · Posted Jun 6, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $14,222,170.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 35% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Morehead, KY 40351, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
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| Original award | $14,222,170 |
About this award
NASA's Glenn Research Center awarded a $14.2 million definitive contract to Morehead Space Technologies LLC, a small business based in Morehead, Kentucky, to demonstrate and characterize a V-Band cross-link capability for satellite communications. Under this firm fixed-price contract, which runs through February 2030, the contractor will conduct a small satellite-based flight demonstration of V-Band cross-link technology, perform experiments to characterize its performance, and facilitate space-communication experiments for academic institutions. The V-Band cross-link is intended to enable NASA to assess the feasibility of low-latency transmission of large volumes of science data and Earth remote sensing information, potentially improving data relay capabilities for future space missions.
This total small business set-aside acquisition originated from a pre-solicitation notice issued in June 2024, which outlined key program milestones including Mission Concept Review, Mission Design Review, Characterization and Experiment Plan Review, Launch and Operational Readiness Review, Post Launch Review, and Closeout Review. The contract leverages Morehead Space Technologies' expertise to advance NASA's space communications infrastructure and provide research opportunities for the academic community, aligning with the agency's broader objectives in satellite communications and Earth science data transmission capabilities.
Description
This effort is focused on the demonstration and characterization of a V-band cross-link capability to allow NASA to assess the potential for V-band cross-links to enable low latency transmission of large volumes of science data.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GRC025CA010?
80GRC025CA010 was awarded to Morehead Space Technologies LLC by Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 10, 2025.
How much is contract 80GRC025CA010 worth?
The government has obligated $14,222,170 on 80GRC025CA010.
Was contract 80GRC025CA010 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GRC025CA010 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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