Next space technologies for exploration partnerships 2-(nextstep-2) CIS capabilities studies for wideband/phased array/crosslink
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC23CA075
- Awardee
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Intuitive Machines, LLC UEI HQHKENU27Y83
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $126,650
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- CIS Capability Studies II: Wideband/Phased Array/Crosslink (NextSTEP-2 BAA: Appendix L) Pre-Solicitation · NNH16ZCQ001KCISAPPL · Posted Jun 12, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $126,650.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Houston, TX 77058, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $126,650 |
About this award
NASA's Goddard Space Center awarded a $126,650 firm fixed-price contract to Intuitive Machines, LLC on September 11, 2023, under the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NEXTSTEP-2) program. The contract, which extends through September 1, 2025, requires Intuitive Machines to conduct capabilities studies focused on wideband satellite communications, phased array ground systems, and constellation topology analysis. These industry-led studies support NASA's broader objective of transitioning to commercial direct-to-Earth communication services by 2024 and space relay capabilities by 2030. The work will be performed in Houston, Texas, and the results will inform a best practices guide for commercial ground segment networks operating in low, medium, and geosynchronous orbits.
This award represents a continuation of Intuitive Machines' strategic partnership with NASA in advanced space communications and technology development. The Houston-based contractor, known for its expertise in lunar exploration and space systems engineering, brings relevant capabilities from its extensive portfolio of NASA contracts, including the $4.6 billion Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services indefinite delivery contract and multiple CLPS task orders. The non-set-aside nature of this award reflects Intuitive Machines' competitive standing as a prime contractor on unrestricted federal opportunities, positioning the company to directly support NASA's Next Space Technologies initiative without small business restrictions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC23CA075?
80GSFC23CA075 was awarded to Intuitive Machines, LLC by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 11, 2023.
How much is contract 80GSFC23CA075 worth?
The government has obligated $126,650 on 80GSFC23CA075.
Was contract 80GSFC23CA075 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC23CA075 was full and open competition. The government received 6 offers.
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