Time-resolved observations of precipitation structure and storm intensity with a constellation of smallsats (TROPICS) integration and launch service.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80KSC021C0012
- Awardee
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Astra Space Operations, LLC UEI KXCVMPM1BB14
- Awarding agency
-
Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $7,950,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services Pre-Solicitation · 80KSC020R0036RFP · Posted Jun 12, 2020
- Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services Award Notice · Posted Mar 11, 2021
- Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) Mission Launch Services Solicitation · Posted Jul 24, 2020
- Contract value 121% obligated
- $6,593,546.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Alameda, CA 94501, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $739,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$1,356,454 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $56,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $617,454 | |
| Original award | $6,537,546 |
About this award
Astra Space Operations, Inc. was awarded a $6.6 million firm-fixed-price contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center to provide launch services for the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission. The contract calls for Astra Space Operations to place six CubeSats weighing a total of 56.04 kilograms into three low-Earth orbital planes through three separate launches between January and July 2022. This will meet the science objectives of the TROPICS program to observe tropical cyclone formation and intensification. The solicitation was set aside for United States launch service providers and sought the placement of the CubeSats into orbit within 120 days to fulfill the research goals. Performance will take place in Alameda, California, with the contract running from February to August 2022.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80KSC021C0012?
80KSC021C0012 was awarded to Astra Space Operations, LLC by Kennedy Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 26, 2021.
How much is contract 80KSC021C0012 worth?
The government has obligated $7,950,000 on 80KSC021C0012. Its current value, with exercised options, is $6,593,546.
Was contract 80KSC021C0012 competed?
The extent of competition for 80KSC021C0012 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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