Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) launch services
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80KSC022DA110
- Awardee
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United Launch Services, LLC UEI XHAMULHCL9N3 Part of United Launch Alliance, L.l.c
- Awarding agency
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Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Task orders
- 1 $246,190 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 <1% used
- $5,000,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- 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
NASA Kennedy Space Center awarded a multiple-award indefinite delivery contract to United Launch Services, LLC, for up to $5 billion for Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services, effective January 28, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of January 27, 2026.
Work is performed at Greenwood Village, Colorado. The originating 2020 pre-solicitation opportunity sought capability statements for dedicated and rideshare launch services capable of delivering payloads up to 1,000 kg to various orbits, including escape trajectories, with high risk tolerance. Responses were required to address company information, 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. NAICS code 481212 applies, with a 1,500-employee size standard; Category 1 certification per NASA requirements may apply to payloads.
A $300 million firm fixed-price delivery order under this IDIQ was issued to United Launch Services, LLC, on March 29, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of February 3, 2027, for VADR Umbrella Task Order services supporting NASA Kennedy Space Center.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) umbrella task order | Kennedy Space Center | $246,190 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80KSC022DA110?
80KSC022DA110 was awarded to United Launch Services, LLC by Kennedy Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 28, 2022.
How much is contract 80KSC022DA110 worth?
Orders under 80KSC022DA110 have obligated $246,190. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $300,000,000. 80KSC022DA110's own ceiling is $5,000,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 80KSC022DA110?
1 order has been placed under 80KSC022DA110, the latest on March 29, 2023.
Who can order from contract 80KSC022DA110?
80KSC022DA110 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 80KSC022DA110 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 80KSC022DA110 is part of Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR).
Was contract 80KSC022DA110 competed?
The extent of competition for 80KSC022DA110 was full and open competition. The government received 16 offers.
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