This action is for the production of two (2) solar wind plasma sensor (SWIPS) flight instruments.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC25CA018
- Awardee
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University System Of New Hampshire UEI GBNGC495XA67
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $11,914,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Space Weather Next L1 Series Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) Procurement Solicitation · 80GSFC23R0035 · Posted Jan 12, 2024
- Contract value 49% obligated
- $24,275,748.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 22% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1675 Space Vehicle Components
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Lee, NH 03824, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Other statutory authority
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $414,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,000,000 |
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About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $24.275 million definitive contract to University System of New Hampshire for design, development, fabrication, integration, test, and evaluation of two Solar Wind Plasma Sensor flight instruments on October 29, 2024, under cost–no-fee pricing.
The originating solicitation, posted jointly by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and NOAA in January 2024, sought production of two SWIPS flight instruments and associated ground support equipment, along with mission operations support, over a ten-year performance window. The contract includes updated Statement of Work (SOLAR-SWIPS-SOW-0003, Revision B), Requirements Specification (SOLAR-SWIPS-REQ-0010, Revision A), and Contract Deliverable Requirements List (SOLAR-SWIPS-REQ-0010, Revision A). Place of performance is Lee, NH 03824. Ultimate completion is January 31, 2034.
Subcontractors include Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (sub-award June 2, 2026), The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (sub-award March 17, 2026 and January 21, 2025), and The Johns Hopkins University (sub-award November 21, 2025). University System of New Hampshire, operating through University of New Hampshire Division, is a non-profit 1862 land-grant research institution that delivers space science instrument development and civilian research across NASA, NSF, and NOAA platforms without set-aside designation.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | $1,102,215 | |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $4,073,373 | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $1,500,000 | |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $4,635,217 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC25CA018?
80GSFC25CA018 was awarded to University System Of New Hampshire by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 29, 2024.
How much is contract 80GSFC25CA018 worth?
The government has obligated $11,914,000 on 80GSFC25CA018. Its current value, with exercised options, is $24,275,748.
Which agency awarded contract 80GSFC25CA018?
Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded 80GSFC25CA018, with funding from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).
Was contract 80GSFC25CA018 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC25CA018 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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