Near space network (NSN) services (subcategories 1.1 (earth proximity direct to earth (DTE)) and 1.2 (GEO to CIS-lunar DTE))
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC25CA008
- Awardee
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Kongsberg Satellite Services AS UEI CHKTR6LNT8K1
- Awarding agency
-
Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,750,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Near Space Network Services Pre-Solicitation · 80GSFC22R0029 · Posted Apr 29, 2022
- Contract value <1% obligated
-
- $584,897,500.00 Current, with exercised options
- $4,820,000,000.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 18% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Norway
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $450,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $300,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $250,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $60,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Modification | $550,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $140,000 |
About this award
NASA's Goddard Space Center awarded a $4.82 billion definitive contract to Kongsberg Satellite Services AS for Near Space Network services on February 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034.
The contract covers subcategories 1.1 (Earth Proximity Direct to Earth) and 1.2 (GEO to CIS-Lunar Direct to Earth) within the NSN services portfolio, providing communication and navigation support for spacecraft and payloads up to 2 million kilometers from Earth. Work is performed in Norway. The contract carries firm fixed price terms and was issued under full and open competition with no set-aside.
In fiscal year 2025, the first year of performance, Kongsberg invoiced $400 thousand across 2.2 FTEs and 4,494 contractor hours, yielding a blended government-paid rate of $89.01 per hour. The company subcontracted 66 percent of contractor hours to one subcontractor, indicating a teamed delivery model for specialized satellite communication and ground station services.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC25CA008?
80GSFC25CA008 was awarded to Kongsberg Satellite Services AS by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80GSFC25CA008 worth?
The government has obligated $1,750,000 on 80GSFC25CA008. Its current value, with exercised options, is $584,897,500. Its potential value, with all options, is $4,820,000,000.
Was contract 80GSFC25CA008 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC25CA008 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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