NASA, through the space technology mission directorate (stmd,) seeks to demonstrate an advanced solar electric propulsion (EP) system that will enable future deep space human and robotic exploration…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNC16CA21C
- Awardee
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Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. UEI XSEFW2JFVLW4 Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Glenn Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $235,588,141
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NNC15ZCH014R Solicitation number
- Thruster and power processing unit development for an advanced electricpropulsion system acquisition Award Notice · Posted May 21, 2015
- Contract value 99% obligated
- $238,112,373.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 93% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AR14 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,659,149 | |
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| Funding Only Action | $2,700,000 | |
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,077,808 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $2,500,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,000,000 | |
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,360,000 | |
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| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
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| Funding Only Action | $700,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,794,319 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,500,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $5,237,200 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,236,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,250,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,850,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,400,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$2,400,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $47,612 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,452,387 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,194,100 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $16,016,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $8,365,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
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About this award
NASA Glenn Research Center awarded a $238.1 million definitive contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. on May 16, 2016, for development and delivery of advanced electric propulsion (EP) string sets under the Space Technology Mission Directorate's Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) program, which aims to demonstrate solar electric propulsion capability for deep space human and robotic exploration. The contract carries no set-aside designation and operates on a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure.
During the base period through August 4, 2027, Aerojet Rocketdyne will develop, test, and deliver engineering development end items to reduce flight development risk. If exercised, the option period requires development, verification, and delivery of flight-qualified end items. Place of performance is Redmond, WA.
The subcontractor team includes Agilent Technologies Inc. (analytical testing services), Experior Laboratories, LLC (precision engineering and materials testing), Electro-Magnetic Applications, Incorporated (applied electromagnetics and simulation), Moog Inc. (motion control and shock testing), Drake Plastics, LTD CO. (specialized plastic components including Vespel parts), and Insulation Sources Inc., a woman-owned HUBZone-certified small business (electrical insulation materials and components).
In FY2025, the prime invoiced $13.7 million with a labor footprint of 27.1 full-time equivalents, performing all work internally without subcontract support through SCI-reportable channels.
Description
NASA, through the space technology mission directorate (stmd,) seeks to demonstrate an advanced solar electric propulsion (EP) system that will enable future deep space human and robotic exploration applicable to the united states private and public sector space needs. The purpose of the advanced electric propulsion (EP) system (aeps) contract is the development and delivery of EP string sets to support an advanced SEP demonstration mission. During the contract base period of performance, the contractor will develop, test, and deliver engineering development end items that will reduce the risk of developing the flight end items. During the option period of performance, if exercised, the contractor will develop, verify, and deliver the flight end items.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies Inc. | $33,869 | |
| Experior Laboratories, LLC | $115,450 | |
| Electro-Magnetic Applications, Incorporated | $66,120 | |
| Experior Laboratories, LLC | $79,390 | |
| Experior Laboratories, LLC | $83,580 | |
| Moog Inc. | $33,000 | |
| Drake Plastics, LTD CO. | $37,512 | |
| Insulation Sources Inc. | $33,338 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNC16CA21C?
NNC16CA21C was awarded to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. by Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 16, 2016.
How much is contract NNC16CA21C worth?
The government has obligated $235,588,141 on NNC16CA21C. Its current value, with exercised options, is $238,112,373.
Was contract NNC16CA21C competed?
The extent of competition for NNC16CA21C was full and open competition. The government received 3 offers.
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