Rapid spacecraft acquisition IV (rapid IV).the rapid IV contract serves as a rapid & flexible means for the government to acquire spacecraft & related components, equipment & services in support of…

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
80GSFC20D0017
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
6 $118,013,780 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
  • $187,919,028 Current, with exercised options
  • $235,879,492 Potential, with all options
Last date to order 100% complete
IDV ceiling 2% used
$6,000,000,000.00
Award type
Multiple award
Who can order
All agencies
PSC
1555 Space Vehicles
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (RAPID IV) contract is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center, a civilian agency. It serves as a rapid and flexible means for the government to acquire spacecraft and related components, equipment, and services in support of NASA missions and other federal agency requirements. The $6 billion contract has a 10-year ordering period and does not use any set-asides.

Under this IDIQ, the prime contractors, including BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. and Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation, have received firm fixed-price delivery orders for spacecraft accommodation studies, spacecraft image files, and other support services. These orders, ranging from $500 to $1.8 million, are being performed primarily in Boulder, Colorado and support critical Earth observation, climate monitoring, and technology demonstration missions for NASA and NOAA. The RAPID IV contract leverages the expertise of leading aerospace and defense contractors to provide innovative spacecraft solutions to the federal government in a streamlined acquisition framework.

Description

Rapid spacecraft acquisition IV (rapid IV).the rapid IV contract serves as a rapid & flexible means for the government to acquire spacecraft & related components, equipment & services in support of NASA missions and/or other federal government agencies.

Task orders

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 · The rapid spacecraft acquisition IV (rapid IV) contract serves as a rapid & flexible means for the government to acquire spacecraft & related components,… $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00003 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00002 · Rapid spacecraft acquisition IV (rapid IV). Rapid IV contract serves as a rapid & flexible means for the government to acquire spacecraft & related… $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $0

Subawards

Subcontractor Amount Awarded
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Co SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $99,610
Spectrum Control Inc. SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $51,791
Rosemount Aerospace Inc. Space weather next lagrange series spacecraft: satellite bus, satellite integration and test services, satellite launch support and commissioning services,… $200,814
Spectrum Control Inc. SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $217,000
Redwire Space Enterprises, Inc. Space weather next lagrange series spacecraft: satellite bus, satellite integration and test services, satellite launch support and commissioning services,… $4,258,308
Solaero Technologies Corp. RAPID SPACECRAFT ACQUISITION IV (RAPID IV).THE RAPID IV CONTRACT SERVES AS A RAPID&FLEXIBLE MEANS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO ACQUIRE SPACECRAFT&RELATED COMPONENTS,… $924,000
Applied Aerospace Structures Corp SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $243,804
Redwire Space Enterprises, Inc. SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $3,226,150
Moog Inc. SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $1,252,528
Thales Alenia Space Belgium SA SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $2,658,400
Thales Alenia Space Espana SA SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $3,720,000
Southwest Research Institute Space weather next lagrange series spacecraft: satellite bus, satellite integration and test services, satellite launch support and commissioning services,… $4,263,961
Nuspace, Inc. SPACE WEATHER NEXT LAGRANGE SERIES SPACECRAFT: SATELLITE BUS, SATELLITE INTEGRATION AND TEST SERVICES, SATELLITE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES,… $1,232,799
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Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80GSFC20D0017?

80GSFC20D0017 was awarded to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2020.

How much is contract 80GSFC20D0017 worth?

Orders under 80GSFC20D0017 have obligated $118,013,780. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $187,919,028. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $235,879,492. 80GSFC20D0017's own ceiling is $6,000,000,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract 80GSFC20D0017?

6 orders have been placed under 80GSFC20D0017, the latest on February 24, 2025.

Who can order from contract 80GSFC20D0017?

80GSFC20D0017 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.

Is contract 80GSFC20D0017 part of a contract vehicle?

Yes. 80GSFC20D0017 is part of Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (RAPID IV).

Was contract 80GSFC20D0017 competed?

The extent of competition for 80GSFC20D0017 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.

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