Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) launch services
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80KSC022DA111
- Awardee
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Virgin Orbit, LLC UEI EN9ZYEMQCWA5
- Awarding agency
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Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- IDIQ Launch Service Contract for High Risk Tolerant Launch Services Pre-Solicitation · 80KSC021R0034 · Posted Sep 10, 2020
- Last date to order 95% complete
- IDV ceiling
- $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 federal contract IDV award is for an Indefinite Delivery Contract issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, a civilian federal agency, to Virgin Orbit, LLC. The contract is part of the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR) master IDIQ, with a ceiling value of $300,000,000 and a period of performance through January 31, 2027.
The contract aims to procure dedicated and rideshare launch services capable of delivering payloads up to 1,000 kg to various orbits, including escape trajectories, with a high risk tolerance. The services are for NASA missions designated as Class D, which allows for a modified technical oversight approach more consistent with commercial risk postures. Offerors were required to provide details on their launch capabilities, commercial pricing and terms, mission management practices, and any impacts associated with the modified oversight requirements.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $5,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80KSC022DA111?
80KSC022DA111 was awarded to Virgin Orbit, LLC by Kennedy Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80KSC022DA111 worth?
80KSC022DA111's own ceiling is $300,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $200,000,000.
Who can order from contract 80KSC022DA111?
80KSC022DA111 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 80KSC022DA111 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 80KSC022DA111 is part of Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR).
Was contract 80KSC022DA111 competed?
The extent of competition for 80KSC022DA111 was full and open competition. The government received 16 offers.
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