Definitive Contract NNG09HR00C

This federal contract award to Lockheed Martin Corporation, a leading global aerospace and defense company, provides for the design, development, and delivery of the next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The GOES-R series will introduce major improvements to weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities, with new instrument technologies and advanced space and ground systems. The $2,121,509,767.00 definitive, cost-plus-award-fee contract has an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2039. This award is not set-aside. Lockheed Martin will provide the personnel, facilities, and resources to execute this critical program supporting NOAA's mission to monitor environmental conditions and provide forecasts to protect life and property. The GOES-R series builds upon Lockheed Martin's extensive experience as a prime contractor for government space systems.