Entry Systems Technology Research and Development (ESTRAD) Extension 5
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80ARC024ESTRAD_Extension
- Agency
-
Ames Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- NNA15BB15C Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Ames Research Center is seeking an 8-month extension to contract NNA15BB15C with Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) for Entry Systems Technology Research and Development (ESTRAD) services. The extension covers a 4-month base period from December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, with four additional 1-month option periods through July 31, 2025, and involves an estimated cost increase of $7.6 million. The justification for this sole source procurement stems from a Court of Federal Claims protest against a follow-on contract award, necessitating continued support for critical NASA programs including Artemis, Dragonfly Titan Mission, and Mars Sample Return. The contract provides specialized services in aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, thermal protection materials R&D, systems engineering, and analysis tool development. Market research and a sources sought notice published on September 17, 2024, confirmed no other vendors could provide these highly specialized services without unacceptable delays or substantial cost duplication. The current contract, held by AMA since May 4, 2015, has a maximum value of $105.5 million.
Notice text
See Jusification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) attached.
Awarded contract NNA15BB15C to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2015-06-01.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC ESTRAD 10302024_redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Entry Systems Technology Research and Development (ESTRAD) Extension 5 | Pre-Solicitation |
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