Dynamical neutral atmosphere-ionosphere coupling-x (dynamic-x) phase a
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC24CA048
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
-
Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,970,521
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FINAL TEXT- Announcement of Opportunity (AO) Solar Terrestrial Probes Program Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling (DYNAMIC) Solicitation · NNH23ZDA019O · Posted May 19, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,970,521.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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 · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,970,521 |
About this award
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) a $1.97 million definitive contract on August 29, 2024, for Phase A of the Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling-X (DYNAMIC-X) mission. DYNAMIC-X is a NASA science mission designed to delineate the dynamical behavior and structure of the ionosphere-thermosphere-mesosphere system, which is critical for understanding how energy and momentum propagate through Earth's upper atmosphere. The contract is structured as cost-no-fee pricing and will be performed in Blacksburg, Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting the competitive nature of the procurement.
Virginia Tech has subcontracted portions of the Phase A work to two specialized atmospheric science firms: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), a major nonprofit research organization based in San Antonio, Texas, and Global Atmospheric Technologies and Sciences, Inc. (GATS), an aerospace company focused on remote sensing and atmospheric science. SwRI's subcontract was awarded December 3, 2024, while GATS's subcontract was awarded October 15, 2024. These subcontractors bring complementary expertise in atmospheric modeling, data analysis, and instrument design to support the mission's definition phase, leveraging their extensive experience in NASA-funded atmospheric research and aerospace engineering applications.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents Of The University Of Colorado | $58,481 | |
| Southwest Research Institute | $1,418,960 | |
| Global Atmospheric Technologies And Sciences, Inc. | $139,237 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC24CA048?
80GSFC24CA048 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 29, 2024.
How much is contract 80GSFC24CA048 worth?
The government has obligated $1,970,521 on 80GSFC24CA048.
Was contract 80GSFC24CA048 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC24CA048 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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