In anticipation of the increased use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVS) in low altitude airspace (e.g., class E and G airspace).

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC18C0009
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,295,917

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
  • $3,295,917.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $3,295,937.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase III Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00016 -$1,000
Other Administrative Action P00015 $0
Other Administrative Action P00014 $0
Other Administrative Action P00013 $0
Other Administrative Action P00012 $0
Other Administrative Action P00011 $0
Other Administrative Action P00008 $0
Other Administrative Action P00007 · Unmanned traffic management (UTM) project is embarking on an effort to gain a better understanding of the roles that a suas can have on improving border… $499,964
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Funding Only Action P00004 $798,912
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Exercise an Option P00002 $998,937
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $999,104
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About this award

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $3,295,937.00 Firm Fixed Price contract to Higher Ground LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, in support of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase III. The contract is focused on developing solutions for the increased use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) in low altitude airspace. The contract has a total small business set-aside designation and is set to be completed by March 31, 2024. Higher Ground LLC is a company that specializes in providing compact and secure satellite communication devices and services to the federal government, including the Department of Defense and Air Force. The company has a history of securing prime contracts and subcontracts with various defense agencies for the development of innovative technologies.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC18C0009?

80NSSC18C0009 was awarded to Higher Ground LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 8, 2018.

How much is contract 80NSSC18C0009 worth?

The government has obligated $3,295,917 on 80NSSC18C0009. Its potential value, with all options, is $3,295,937.

Was contract 80NSSC18C0009 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC18C0009 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 500 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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