Thermal protections systems (TPS) for science mission directorate (SMD) 3MDCP flight production units (FPU1, FPU2, and FPU3) (SOW19)
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80ARC023F0043
- Awardee
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FMI Solutions, Inc. UEI SMJQBS4YW7V5 Part of Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Ames Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $4,072,941
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mission 80ARC021D0002 - Extend PoP & Ceiling Increase Pre-Solicitation · Posted Feb 6, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,072,941.43 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Biddeford, ME, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,509,866 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$3,509,866 | |
| Original award | $4,072,941 |
About this award
Fiber Materials Inc., a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., was awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order valued at approximately $4.1 million by NASA's Ames Research Center on July 20, 2023. The contract covers the manufacture of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for the Science Mission Directorate's 3MDCP (3-Meter Micrometeorite and Debris Containment Protocol) Flight Production Units (FPU1, FPU2, and FPU3), with work to be completed by June 30, 2026. The award was made on a full and open competition basis with no set-aside designation. Fiber Materials Inc., located in Biddeford, Maine, specializes in advanced composite materials and thermal protection systems for aerospace applications, including Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA) and related materials critical for space exploration missions.
This delivery order is issued under NASA's existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with Fiber Materials Inc., a $41 million single-award vehicle established in January 2021 and extending through January 2031, which provides NASA flexibility to procure specialized thermal protection materials for Science Mission Directorate programs. The contract leverages Fiber Materials Inc.'s established capabilities in developing advanced composite materials for heat shields, atmospheric entry vehicles, and other thermal protection components, with all work performed at the contractor's Biddeford, Maine facility. This award reflects continued federal investment in thermal protection technologies essential for NASA's space exploration and scientific research missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80ARC023F0043?
80ARC023F0043 was awarded to FMI Solutions, Inc. by Ames Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 20, 2023.
How much is contract 80ARC023F0043 worth?
The government has obligated $4,072,941 on 80ARC023F0043.
Is contract 80ARC023F0043 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80ARC023F0043 is a delivery order under 80ARC021D0002, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80ARC023F0043 competed?
The extent of competition for 80ARC023F0043 was not competed.
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