Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) launch services.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80KSC022DA108
- Awardee
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Spaceflight, Inc. UEI V3RGNKMYLPJ7 Part of Mitsui & CO. LTD.
- Awarding agency
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Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Task orders
- 1 $0 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- IDIQ Launch Service Contract for High Risk Tolerant Launch Services Pre-Solicitation · 80KSC021R0034 · Posted Sep 10, 2020
- Combined order value
- $300,000,000 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 0% used
- $300,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $200,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- NAICS code
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 16 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center awarded a $300 million firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, known as the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR) program, to Spaceflight, Inc., a commercial small satellite launch services provider. This contract allows NASA to issue task orders to Spaceflight on an as-needed basis for small satellite launch capabilities with higher risk tolerance than traditional missions. A recent $300 million task order was issued under this IDIQ for launch services to be conducted between March and October 2023.
The original VADR procurement was a sources sought notice seeking information from potential offerors on their ability to provide dedicated and rideshare launch services capable of delivering payloads up to 1,000 kg to various orbits, including escape trajectories, with high risk tolerance. Respondents were asked to provide details on their launch capabilities, commercial pricing and terms, customer involvement practices, analysis deliverables, mission management approaches, and any costs or schedule impacts associated with modified technical oversight requirements. This supports NASA's goal of leveraging commercial launch services to enable more frequent, cost-effective access to space for science and technology demonstration missions.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) umbrella task order | Kennedy Space Center | $0 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$5,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Modification | $5,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80KSC022DA108?
80KSC022DA108 was awarded to Spaceflight, Inc. by Kennedy Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 28, 2022.
How much is contract 80KSC022DA108 worth?
Orders under 80KSC022DA108 have obligated $0. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $300,000,000. 80KSC022DA108's own ceiling is $300,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $200,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 80KSC022DA108?
1 order has been placed under 80KSC022DA108, the latest on March 29, 2023.
Who can order from contract 80KSC022DA108?
80KSC022DA108 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 80KSC022DA108 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 80KSC022DA108 is part of Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR).
Was contract 80KSC022DA108 competed?
The extent of competition for 80KSC022DA108 was full and open competition. The government received 16 offers.
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