Definitive Contract NAS503123

The contract award summarized is for the "SIRAS-G IR SOUNDER" project, which was awarded by NASA to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price Definitive Contract valued at $2,737,029.00, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2007. The contract does not have a set-aside designation. BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. is a subsidiary of the aerospace and defense contractor BAE Systems, and this award supports NASA's development of a space-based infrared atmospheric sounder for geosynchronous earth orbit applications. The company has received numerous prime and subcontract awards from federal agencies, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and NOAA, to deliver advanced technology solutions for space, defense, and scientific applications. BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. also holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with NASA and the Department of Defense, which provide a framework for ongoing task order awards.