Phase III sbir 80NSSC25C0413 planetary defense study
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0413
- Awardee
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Firefly Aerospace Inc. UEI UJHHLTAPK7N5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $149,831
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $149,831.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 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
- Cedar Park, TX 78613, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $149,831 |
About this award
Firefly Aerospace Inc., a Cedar Park, Texas-based commercial space transportation company, was awarded a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract valued at approximately $150K by NASA's Shared Services Center on September 30, 2025. The definitive contract, designated as 80NSSC25C0413, is structured as a firm fixed-price engagement set aside for small businesses, with a completion target of February 9, 2026. The award supports a planetary defense study, leveraging Firefly's expertise in space exploration technologies and advanced launch capabilities to advance NASA's planetary defense initiatives.
This Phase III SBIR award represents a progression from earlier research phases and demonstrates Firefly Aerospace's continued engagement with NASA across multiple mission areas. As a subsidiary of Noosphere Venture Partners LP, Firefly has established itself as a strategic provider for federal space exploration objectives, building on its existing portfolio of NASA contracts including the $300M Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services vehicle and multiple Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task orders. The planetary defense study will be performed at Firefly's Cedar Park facility and contributes to NASA's broader efforts to protect Earth from potential asteroid and celestial threats.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0413?
80NSSC25C0413 was awarded to Firefly Aerospace Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 30, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0413 worth?
The government has obligated $149,831 on 80NSSC25C0413.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0413 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0413 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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