This contract is awarded for the artemis infrared reflectance and emission spectrometer (aires) payload, supporting the NASA lunar terrain vehicle instruments (ltvi) program.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80MSFC26C0002
- Awardee
-
Arizona State University UEI NTLHJXM55KZ6 Part of Arizona Board Of Regents
- Awarding agency
-
Marshall Space Flight Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $12,200,000
Award facts
- Contract value 61% obligated
- $19,999,910.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 19% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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 · 20 offers Two Step
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $9,000,000 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,200,000 |
About this award
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center awarded a $19.999 million definitive contract to Arizona State University for the Artemis Infrared Reflectance and Emission Spectrometer (AIRES) payload supporting the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Instruments program on April 28, 2026, under cost-no-fee pricing with no set-aside.
The contract calls for development and delivery of the AIRES payload as part of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program. Place of performance is Scottsdale, Arizona. The period of performance extends through October 31, 2028. Northern Arizona University and Honeybee Robotics are named subcontractors.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | $219,522 | |
| Honeybee Robotics LLC | $1,950,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80MSFC26C0002?
80MSFC26C0002 was awarded to Arizona State University by Marshall Space Flight Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 28, 2026.
How much is contract 80MSFC26C0002 worth?
The government has obligated $12,200,000 on 80MSFC26C0002. Its current value, with exercised options, is $19,999,910.
Was contract 80MSFC26C0002 competed?
The extent of competition for 80MSFC26C0002 was full and open competition. The government received 20 offers.
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