Pulsar planetary pulse-taker (14-224668)
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NM0025F7043
- Awardee
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California Institute Of Technology UEI YC1YP79BFD19
- Awarding agency
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Jet Propulsion Lab
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $175,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $175,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Pasadena, CA 91109, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $175,000 |
About this award
The U.S. Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) awarded a delivery order contract valued at $175,000 to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for the Pulsar Planetary Pulse-Taker project (14-224668). The contract utilizes a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with an ultimate completion date of March 1, 2026. As a child contract under a larger vehicle, this delivery order represents work to be performed at JPL's Pasadena, California facility. No small business or other set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating selection was based on technical merit and capabilities.
This contract award reflects Caltech's established role as a critical federal research partner, particularly through its operation of JPL as a federally funded research and development center. JPL specializes in advanced space exploration technologies, planetary science research, and scientific instrumentation development. The work under this delivery order aligns with JPL's core mission portfolio, which typically encompasses space systems development, autonomous systems research, sensor technologies, and complex scientific research initiatives. Caltech's contract history demonstrates consistent engagement with civilian space agencies and research organizations in developing cutting-edge aerospace and scientific capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NM0025F7043?
80NM0025F7043 was awarded to California Institute Of Technology by Jet Propulsion Lab (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 30, 2025.
How much is contract 80NM0025F7043 worth?
The government has obligated $175,000 on 80NM0025F7043.
Is contract 80NM0025F7043 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80NM0025F7043 is a delivery order under 80NM0018D0004, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80NM0025F7043 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NM0025F7043 was not competed.
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