Mars sample return (MSR) capture, containment and return systems (CCRS) earth entry system (EES) spin eject mechanism (SEM) to support the entry vehicle during all the mission phases

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
80GSFC23CA030
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$7,129,014

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$7,129,014.07 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Longmont, CO 80501, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00011 $0
Terminate for Convenience P00010 · Terminate for convenience agreement - mars sample return (MSR) capture, containment and return systems (CCRS) earth entry system (EES) spin eject mechanism… $343,290
Other Administrative Action P00009 · Stop work notice issued with notification of intent to terminate for convenience - mars sample return (MSR) capture, containment and return systems (CCRS) earth… $0
Funding Only Action P00008 $150,000
Funding Only Action P00007 -$2,045,276
Funding Only Action P00006 -$2,000,000
Funding Only Action P00005 $350,000
Funding Only Action P00004 $6,091,000
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Funding Only Action P00001 $2,000,000
Original award $2,240,000
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About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

NASA Goddard Space Center awarded a $7.13 million definitive contract to Honeybee Robotics LLC on November 30, 2022, for the Mars Sample Return Capture, Containment and Return Systems Earth Entry System Spin Eject Mechanism to support the Entry Vehicle during all mission phases, with a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure and an ultimate completion date of December 4, 2023.

Place of performance is Longmont, CO. The contract was subsequently terminated for convenience on behalf of NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Honeybee Robotics, a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, specializes in advanced robotic and spacecraft systems for space exploration missions, with particular expertise in mechanical systems and instruments for lunar and Mars applications. This award carried no set-aside designation and followed a competitive solicitation posted in February 2021 with a March 2021 due date.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80GSFC23CA030?

80GSFC23CA030 was awarded to Honeybee Robotics LLC by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 30, 2022.

How much is contract 80GSFC23CA030 worth?

The government has obligated $7,129,014 on 80GSFC23CA030.

Was contract 80GSFC23CA030 competed?

The extent of competition for 80GSFC23CA030 was full and open competition. The government received 6 offers.

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