Proximity operations sensors demonstration experiment
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0842
- Awardee
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Blue Origin Washington, LLC UEI SH2ER4W6LH13
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $650,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $650,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Kent, WA 98032, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $650,000 |
About this award
Blue Origin Washington, LLC was awarded a $650,000 grant by a Shared Services Center civilian federal agency for the Proximity Operations Sensors Demonstration Experiment on February 28, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of February 27, 2025. The award is classified as a Grant for Research with other pricing type arrangements. The contract requires performance at Blue Origin's facility in Kent, Washington. This grant supports technology maturation efforts aligned with NASA's broader space exploration objectives, particularly the Artemis program and moon-to-Mars initiatives, focusing on the development and demonstration of advanced sensor systems for proximity operations—critical capabilities for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and close-range maneuvering in space environments.
The award was not subject to any small business set-aside designation, reflecting Blue Origin's competitive standing in federal procurement. This grant represents one component of Blue Origin's comprehensive federal portfolio supporting advanced space technology research and development, which includes multiple contracts and grants with NASA and the Department of Defense spanning lunar landing systems, launch services, and advanced manufacturing research. The proximity operations sensors demonstration aligns with the company's established expertise in spacecraft landing systems and space exploration capabilities that support multiple federal agencies' strategic objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0842?
80NSSC22K0842 was awarded to Blue Origin Washington, LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 28, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0842 worth?
The government has obligated $650,000 on 80NSSC22K0842.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0842 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0842 was full and open competition.
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