The purpose of this contract is a phase a definition study for the sounder for microwave-based applications instruments, the next generation low-earth orbit microwave sounders.

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Contract number
80GSFC23CA065
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$5,000,000

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$5,000,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Legislative mandates
  • Other statutory authority
  • Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00005 $0
Funding Only Action P00004 $2,000,000
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00003 $0
Funding Only Action P00002 $800,000
Funding Only Action P00001 $1,400,000
Original award $800,000

About this award

This is a $5,000,000 firm fixed-price contract awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. for a Phase A Definition Study for the Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Instrument, which will be the next generation low-Earth orbit microwave sounder. The study has a 12-month period of performance to inform requirements for flying the instrument on NOAA's Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation System satellites beginning in 2031. This contract was competitively sourced without a set-aside designation, reflecting BAE Systems' position as a leading prime contractor in the aerospace and defense sectors. The contract is part of NOAA's NEON program, which is focused on developing advanced microwave sounding capabilities for environmental monitoring.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80GSFC23CA065?

80GSFC23CA065 was awarded to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 31, 2023.

How much is contract 80GSFC23CA065 worth?

The government has obligated $5,000,000 on 80GSFC23CA065.

Which agency awarded contract 80GSFC23CA065?

Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded 80GSFC23CA065, with funding from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).

Was contract 80GSFC23CA065 competed?

The extent of competition for 80GSFC23CA065 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.

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