Firefly's lunar lander environmental testing blue ghost mission 2 (40-231557)
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NM0025F7063
- 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
- $573,878
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $573,879.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 98% 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 | $130,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $18,814 | |
| Original award | $425,064 |
About this award
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a federally funded research and development center operated by the California Institute of Technology, was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order valued at $573,879 on July 29, 2025, for environmental testing support associated with Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander mission 2. This contract, funded by JPL itself, represents specialized technical services required to validate the lander's systems and components prior to its lunar deployment. The work will be performed at JPL's facilities in Pasadena, California, with an ultimate completion date of October 29, 2026. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting JPL's selection based on technical merit and specialized capabilities in space systems validation and testing.
This engagement aligns with the broader landscape of lunar exploration initiatives supported by NASA and its contractors, where environmental testing serves as a critical phase in mission preparation for commercial lunar landers. JPL's involvement underscores the collaborative nature of contemporary lunar missions, where established aerospace research institutions provide technical expertise and infrastructure to support commercial partners' ambitious space exploration objectives. The contract structure as a delivery order suggests this award may be issued under a broader vehicle or indefinite delivery arrangement, enabling flexible task execution within defined scope parameters.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NM0025F7063?
80NM0025F7063 was awarded to California Institute Of Technology by Jet Propulsion Lab (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NM0025F7063 worth?
The government has obligated $573,878 on 80NM0025F7063. Its current value, with exercised options, is $573,879.
Is contract 80NM0025F7063 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80NM0025F7063 is a delivery order under 80NM0018D0004, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80NM0025F7063 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NM0025F7063 was not competed.
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