80GSFC19C0063
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
The Exploration And Space Communications Projects Division (ESC) is a national resource located at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) which enables scientific discovery and space exploration by providing innovative and mission-effective space communications and navigation solutions to a large community of diverse customers. ESC manages operational geostationary communications relay satellites and ground systems for the space communications and navigation (SCAN) program at NASA headquarters. Today, SCAN network systems consist of the Space Network (SN), the Near Earth Network (NEN), and the Deep Space Network (DSN). The day-to-day management of these three networks is currently not fully consistent. It is the intention of the government to unify the SN and NEN where practicable under this contract using integrated, common management practices and network solutions. Under this contract, work includes providing systems engineering, sustaining engineering, operations, maintenance, integration, and it and security support for SN, NEN, And DSN; Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS) software and it support; engineering and technical support for antenna and ground equipment, radome installation and maintenance, network and hardware upgrades, and mission operations; development and support for Lunar Exploration Ground Sites (LEGS), advanced communications capabilities for exploration and science systems, and support for mission-level test and transition to operations.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Technology Program
Place of Performance
Herndon, VA 20170 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Award Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 09/30/24 to 09/30/27.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 34%
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 34%
Peraton was awarded
Definitive Contract 80GSFC19C0063 (80GSFC-19-C-0063)
for Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE)
worth up to $1,800,000,000
by Goddard Space Center
in October 2019.
The contract
has a duration of 8 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE)
full & open
with
NAICS 517919 and
PSC D318
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 4 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $305,413,274 and funded backlog of $305,413,274.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 5/19/26
Period of Performance
10/1/19
Start Date
9/30/27
Current End Date
9/30/27
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$1.5B
Total Obligated
$1.8B
Current Award
$1.8B
Potential Award
$305.4M
Funded Backlog
$305.4M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
80GSFC19C0063
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for 80GSFC19C0063
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $168,588,006 | 1,098,369.2 | 528.1 | $153.49 |
| 2022 | $183,617,539 | 1,336,851.6 | 642.7 | $137.35 |
| 2023 | $135,637,011 | 1,573,313.0 | 756.3 | $86.21 |
| 2024 | $111,847,257 | 1,617,474.0 | 777.5 | $69.15 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for 80GSFC19C0063
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 80GSFC19C0063
Transaction History
Modifications to 80GSFC19C0063
People
Suggested agency contacts for 80GSFC19C0063
Competition
Number of Bidders
4
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
ZBPQEJVECCT4
Awardee CAGE
0HD54
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
80GSFC NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Funding Office
80GSFC
Created By
swilson
Last Modified By
swilson
Approved By
swilson
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Materials, Supplies, Articles & Equipment
Performance District
VA-11
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Representative
Gerald Connolly
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Operations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0115) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $352,546,282 | 60% |
| Safety, Security and Mission Services, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0122) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $176,335,934 | 30% |
| Science, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0120) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $47,733,204 | 8% |
Modified: 5/19/26