The exploration and space communications projects division (ESC) is a national resource located at goddard space flight center (GSFC) which enables scientific discovery and space exploration by…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC19C0063
- Awardee
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Peraton Inc. UEI ZBPQEJVECCT4
- Awarding agency
-
Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,520,071,491
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) Special Notice · NNG17588638R · Posted Dec 16, 2024
- Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) Award Notice · Posted Feb 17, 2017
- Contract value 84% obligated
- $1,800,000,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 89% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 517919 All Other Telecommunications
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Award Fee
- Place of performance
- Herndon, VA 20170, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
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| Funding Only Action | $11,295,474 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$567,165 | |
| Funding Only Action | $7,436,051 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$3,572,524 | |
| Funding Only Action | $9,140,046 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$84,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,000,414 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$80,220 | |
| Funding Only Action | $37,194 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$37,194 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,304,563 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$318,600 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$55,881,464 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,044,757 | |
| Funding Only Action | $26,420,562 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$1,017,572 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,187,236 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$129,944 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,460,895 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,266,106 | |
| Funding Only Action | $10,277,269 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,108,743 | |
| Funding Only Action | $22,164,168 | |
| Funding Only Action | $8,414,620 | |
| Funding Only Action | $957,343 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,423,275 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$91 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$3,538,188 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,012,100 | |
| Funding Only Action | $187,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,539,940 | |
| Funding Only Action | $11,463,664 | |
| Funding Only Action | $14,685,745 | |
| Funding Only Action | $224,673 | |
| Funding Only Action | $10,087,113 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,340,157 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,619,497 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $600,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,102,241 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,605,580 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,571,239 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,940,465 | |
| Funding Only Action | $681,184 | |
| Funding Only Action | $10,397,694 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,443,257 |
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About this award
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center awarded Peraton Inc. a definitive contract for Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) with a $1.8 billion ceiling on October 1, 2019, to unify and manage the Space Network and Near Earth Network under integrated, common operations and management practices.
The Exploration and Space Communications Projects Division at Goddard manages operational geostationary communications relay satellites and ground systems supporting NASA's SCAN Program at NASA Headquarters. The contract consolidates day-to-day management of the Space Network (SN) and Near Earth Network (NEN) where management practices are currently inconsistent, establishing unified operational governance for the Deep Space Network as well.
Place of performance is Herndon, VA 20170. The contract carries a cost-plus-award-fee pricing structure and runs through September 30, 2027, with performance at Goddard-administered locations.
Peraton serves as prime on this network services and integration effort, with a diverse subcontractor base. Named subcontractors include Sterling Computers Corporation (women-owned small business, IT hardware and infrastructure), Carahsoft Technology Corp (software licensing and enterprise platforms), Safran Defense & Space Inc. and its divisions (space systems testing and telemetry), Viasat Inc. (satellite and wireless communications), and a multi-vendor team providing space communications infrastructure, ground station maintenance, satellite operations support, IT services subject-matter expertise, and specialized engineering across NASA and DoD space programs. The contract engages approximately 40 subcontractors across engineering, IT modernization, software solutions, and specialized aerospace support domains.
SCI-reportable invoicing totaled $1.1 billion across FY2020–FY2025, with FY2025 reaching $180.1 million across 694 FTEs (1.44 million contractor hours) at a blended government-paid hourly rate of $124.77/hr. Subcontractors accounted for 19% of contractor hours in FY2025, indicating Peraton retains significant delivery responsibility in-house while leveraging specialized vendors for component procurement and niche technical support.
Description
The exploration and space communications projects division (ESC) is a national resource located at goddard space flight center (GSFC) which enables scientific discovery and space exploration by providing innovative and mission-effective space communications and navigation solutions to a large community of diverse customers. ESC manages operational geostationary communications relay satellites and ground systems for the space communications and navigation (SCAN) program at NASA headquarters. Today, SCAN network systems consist of the space network (SN), the near earth network (NEN), and the deep space network (DSN). The day-to-day management of these three networks is currently not fully consistent. IT is the intention of the government to unify the SN and NEN where practicable under this contract using integrated, common management practices and network solutions.
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC19C0063?
80GSFC19C0063 was awarded to Peraton Inc. by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2019.
How much is contract 80GSFC19C0063 worth?
The government has obligated $1,520,071,491 on 80GSFC19C0063. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,800,000,000.
Was contract 80GSFC19C0063 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC19C0063 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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