Phase II sequential sbir 80NSSC25C0436 technology maturation of the vasimr electric propulsion system
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0436
- Awardee
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AD Astra Rocket Co UEI NNFSTQLJUUM9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $3,999,650
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $3,999,650.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 55% 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
- Webster, TX, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,999,650 |
About this award
NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $3,999,650 firm-fixed-price definitive contract to AD Astra Rocket Co (doing business as Aarc) for Phase II technology maturation of the VASIMR electric propulsion system on September 30, 2025, under a total small business set-aside. Aarc is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business.
Performance is located in Webster, TX, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027. The contract funds continued development of the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) electric propulsion technology, advancing critical components for deep space exploration applications. This Phase II effort represents progression from earlier Phase I feasibility work and focuses on technology refinement and maturation of the VASIMR system.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0436?
80NSSC25C0436 was awarded to AD Astra Rocket Co by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 28, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0436 worth?
The government has obligated $3,999,650 on 80NSSC25C0436.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0436 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0436 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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