Mars end-to-end communication service architectures: studies to advance end-to-end communication solutions for mars exploration, identifying performance needs and commercial service opportunities.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC26C0008
- Awardee
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Rocket Lab USA Inc. UEI EUXNBKLC23G1
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $390,936
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- OMNIBUSCIS Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $390,936.00 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
- 18 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Long Beach, CA 90808, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Goddard Space Center awarded a $390,936 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Rocket Lab USA Inc. (doing business as Rocket Lab Space Systems) on February 23, 2026, for studies focused on Mars end-to-end communication service architectures. The work will advance end-to-end communication solutions for Mars exploration while identifying performance needs and commercial service opportunities. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of May 24, 2026, will be performed in Long Beach, California, and was awarded without a set-aside designation, reflecting Rocket Lab's competitive capabilities in federal space technology procurement.
This award supports NASA's Mars exploration objectives by leveraging Rocket Lab's expertise in advanced space technology solutions and spacecraft systems integration. The contract aligns with the agency's broader strategy to develop robust communication infrastructure for deep space missions while exploring potential commercial partnerships. As a established provider of responsive space access and launch services across multiple federal agencies, Rocket Lab brings significant experience in mission-critical technology development and space exploration initiatives, including prior work on Mars Sample Return and other NASA science missions.
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Who was awarded contract 80GSFC26C0008?
80GSFC26C0008 was awarded to Rocket Lab USA Inc. by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 23, 2026.
How much is contract 80GSFC26C0008 worth?
The government has obligated $390,936 on 80GSFC26C0008.
Was contract 80GSFC26C0008 competed?
The government received 18 offers.
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