Contractor to provide research reports on studies of how to bring mars sample back to earth
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80HQTR24CA005
- Awardee
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Blue Origin Washington, LLC UEI SH2ER4W6LH13
- Awarding agency
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Headquarters
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,285,662
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 24RASMSR240018 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,285,662.00 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
- Full and Open Competition · 49 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Kent, WA 98032, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
This is a $1,285,662.00 Firm Fixed Price contract awarded by the Headquarters agency to Blue Origin, LLC, a for-profit aerospace company, to provide research reports on studies related to bringing Mars samples back to Earth. The contract has no set-aside designation and runs until October 15, 2024. Blue Origin has received multiple prior awards from federal agencies like NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and DARPA to develop a range of space technologies and capabilities supporting human space exploration and operations, including work on precision landing, propellant production, and advanced manufacturing techniques. The contract is likely part of a larger technology development and demonstration effort, as Blue Origin holds several indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts with these agencies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80HQTR24CA005?
80HQTR24CA005 was awarded to Blue Origin Washington, LLC by Headquarters (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 17, 2024.
How much is contract 80HQTR24CA005 worth?
The government has obligated $1,285,662 on 80HQTR24CA005.
Was contract 80HQTR24CA005 competed?
The extent of competition for 80HQTR24CA005 was full and open competition. The government received 49 offers.
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