Nextstep-3 appendix E for project nexus, KA-band backward-COMPATIBLE relay (TRDRS-COMPATIBLE)

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
80MSFC27C0004
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1

Award facts

Opportunity
  • 80MSFC26R0006 Solicitation number
Contract value <1% obligated
  • $7,403,010.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $264,321,848.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 1% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AR12 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 7 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Marshall Space Flight Center awarded a $264.3 million firm fixed price definitive contract to Astranis Space Technologies Corp on November 4, 2026, for Project Nexus, a Ka-band backward-compatible relay compatible with TRDRS, under NEXTSTEP-3 Appendix E, with no set-aside used.

Place of performance is San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The period of performance runs from the November 4, 2026 award date to an ultimate completion date of November 4, 2029. The prime awardee carries a small business designation. The award is classified as civilian.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80MSFC27C0004?

80MSFC27C0004 was awarded to Astranis Space Technologies Corp by Marshall Space Flight Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 4, 2026.

How much is contract 80MSFC27C0004 worth?

The government has obligated $1 on 80MSFC27C0004. Its current value, with exercised options, is $7,403,010. Its potential value, with all options, is $264,321,848.

Was contract 80MSFC27C0004 competed?

The extent of competition for 80MSFC27C0004 was full and open competition. The government received 7 offers.

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