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80GSFC26C0013

Definitive Contract

Overview

Government Description
Habitable Worlds Observatory System Technology Demonstrations And Mission Architecture Studies
Awardee
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Awarding / Funding Agency
Goddard Space Center (GSC) [NASA]
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Sterling, VA 20166 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
34
Related Opportunity
80GSFC26R00230001
Analysis Notes
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%
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation was awarded Definitive Contract 80GSFC26C0013 (80GSFC-26-C-0013) for Habitable Worlds Observatory System Tech Demo & Mission Studies worth up to $21,241,364 by Goddard Space Center in May 2026. The contract has a duration of 3 years and was awarded full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AR11 via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 11 bids received. As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $12,874,278 and funded backlog of $12,874,278.

Status
(Open)

Last Modified 5/12/26
Period of Performance
5/11/26
Start Date
5/10/29
Current End Date
5/10/29
Potential End Date
4.0% Complete

Obligations and Backlog
$8.4M
Total Obligated
$21.2M
Current Award
$21.2M
Potential Award
39% Funded
$12.9M
Funded Backlog
$12.9M
Total Backlog

Award Hierarchy

Definitive Contract

80GSFC26C0013

Subcontracts

0

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to 80GSFC26C0013

People

Suggested agency contacts for 80GSFC26C0013

Competition

Number of Bidders
11
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
Q11ZHUFBW741
Awardee CAGE
8L7J1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
80GSFC NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Funding Office
80GSFC
Created By
wpa.julie.a.janus@nasa.gov
Last Modified By
wpa.julie.a.janus@nasa.gov
Approved By
wpa.julie.a.janus@nasa.gov

Legislative

Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
VA-10
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Representative
Jennifer Wexton
Modified: 5/12/26