The contractor shall provide the personnel, materials, and facilities necessary to operate and maintain the transportable laser ranging station (TLRS) at characato observatory in arequipa, peru
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC25CA022
- Awardee
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Universidad Nacional De San Agustin UEI EP5WZ7L4FMX8
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $427,974
Award facts
- Contract value 35% obligated
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- $427,973.50 Current, with exercised options
- $1,211,454.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 35% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Available for Competition · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Peru
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $217,640 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $210,334 |
About this award
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Goddard Space Flight Center has awarded a definitive contract valued at $1.21 million to Universidad Nacional De San Agustin for the operation and maintenance of the Transportable Laser Ranging Station (TLRS) located at Characato Observatory in Arequipa, Peru. Under this firm fixed-price contract, the contractor will provide all necessary personnel, materials, and facilities required to maintain continuous operations of the laser ranging station through May 24, 2030. The contract was awarded on November 25, 2024, with no set-aside designation applied.
The TLRS at Characato Observatory serves as a critical component of NASA's space geodesy infrastructure, supporting satellite ranging measurements and Earth-based positioning data collection that are essential for precise orbital mechanics, geophysics research, and international geodetic reference frame maintenance. By contracting with the local university, NASA ensures sustained operational capability at this strategically important South American measurement facility while supporting institutional capacity in Peru.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GSFC25CA022?
80GSFC25CA022 was awarded to Universidad Nacional De San Agustin by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 25, 2024.
How much is contract 80GSFC25CA022 worth?
The government has obligated $427,974 on 80GSFC25CA022. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,211,454.
Was contract 80GSFC25CA022 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC25CA022 was not available for competition. The government received 1 offer.
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