JA_Redacted_UARC USUSDL_W9113M20D0060_2020 April 14.pdf

This document summarizes a justification and approval for a sole source contract award. The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory was awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide sensor system research, development, and engineering services in support of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's space portfolio mission. The contract was awarded under the authority permitting sole source awards to university affiliated research centers in recognition of the strategic relationship and need to maintain essential capabilities. The Space Dynamics Laboratory's core competencies in space domain sensors align with the Command's requirements to develop space control technologies, architectural concepts, and systems testing and fielding support. The single award contract was granted on September 30, 2020 for an unknown amount to support the Command's expanded mission of developing small satellites, miniaturized sensors, and associated ground and data processing systems.