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

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
80MSFC27C0006
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1

Award facts

Opportunity
  • 80MSFC26R0006 Solicitation number
Contract value <1% obligated
  • $24,631,907.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $460,905,885.00 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
La Costa, CA 92009, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

Marshall Space Flight Center awarded a firm fixed price definitive contract to Viasat Inc. on November 4, 2026, for Project Nexus Ka-band backward-compatible relay work, with a ceiling value of $460.9 million and no set-aside used.

The originating solicitation is NEXTSTEP-3 Appendix E for Project Nexus, covering a TRDRS-compatible Ka-band backward-compatible relay. Place of performance is La Costa, California 92009. The contract runs from award through an ultimate completion date of November 4, 2029.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80MSFC27C0006?

80MSFC27C0006 was awarded to Viasat Inc. by Marshall Space Flight Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 4, 2026.

How much is contract 80MSFC27C0006 worth?

The government has obligated $1 on 80MSFC27C0006. Its current value, with exercised options, is $24,631,907. Its potential value, with all options, is $460,905,885.

Was contract 80MSFC27C0006 competed?

The extent of competition for 80MSFC27C0006 was full and open competition. The government received 7 offers.

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