This federal contract IDV award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LARC) to Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc. is for the design, manufacturing, and testing of inflatable aerodynamic decelerators (IADs), including support for aeroshell integration and testing. The multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a total ceiling value of $139,925,000 and a 10-year period of performance. The work is divided into three technical tracks, with Track A for inflatable structures being full and open competition, while Tracks B and C for flexible thermal protection systems and gas generator inflation systems are set aside for small businesses. The contract does not have any set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized expertise required. Airborne Systems, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated, has extensive experience as both a prime contractor and subcontractor in delivering parachute systems and aerial delivery equipment to the Department of Defense and NASA. The task orders awarded under this IDIQ contract cover a range of IAD-related services, including design, fabrication, and testing of inflatable structures, flexible thermal protection systems, and gas generator inflation systems. The total value of the task orders provided is $1,042,152, with work to be performed at Airborne Systems' facility in Santa Ana, California. This IDIQ contract supports NASA's mission of space exploration, as IADs are critical technologies for atmospheric entry and descent of spacecraft and aircraft.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| P00009 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 3/26/25 | |
| P00008 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 10/21/24 | |
| P00007 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 6/21/24 | |
| P00006 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 3/12/24 | |
| P00005 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 11/8/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 80LARC22DA003-80LARC24FA009 | Airborne Systems North America Of CA Inc. | $143.8k | 2/24/24 | 8/30/24 | 4/9/25 | |
Delivery Order 80LARC22DA003-80LARC25FA001 | Airborne Systems North America Of CA Inc. | $99.5k | 10/23/24 | 2/7/25 | 4/7/25 | |
Delivery Order 80LARC22DA003-80LARC23FA035 | Airborne Systems North America Of CA Inc. | $749.0k | 9/21/23 | 8/30/24 | 7/23/24 | |
Delivery Order 80LARC22DA003-80LARC24FA039 | Airborne Systems North America Of CA Inc. | $49.9k | 9/3/24 | 12/6/24 | 10/31/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATORS Award Notice (CFDRC) | 80LARC22DA004 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center | Award Notice 8/9 | 10/14/22, 11:57 AM | |
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATORS Award Notice (JBE) | 80LARC22DA008 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center | Award Notice 6/9 | 10/14/22, 11:55 AM | |
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATORS Award Notice (Heetshield) | 80LARC22DA007 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center | Award Notice 5/9 | 10/14/22, 11:54 AM | |
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATORS Award Notice (Anasphere) | 80LARC22DA009 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center | Award Notice 7/9 | 10/14/22, 11:56 AM | |
INFLATABLE AERODYNAMIC DECELERATORS Award Notice (Airborne) | 80LARC22DA003 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center | Award Notice 3/9 | 10/14/22, 11:52 AM |