NNC16CA21C
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
NASA, through the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), seeks to demonstrate an advanced solar Electric Propulsion (EP) system that will enable future deep space human and robotic exploration applicable to the United States private and public sector space needs. The purpose of the Advanced Electric Propulsion (EP) System (AEPS) contract is the development and delivery of EP string SETS to support an advanced sep demonstration mission. During the contract base period of performance, the contractor will develop, test, and deliver engineering development end items that will reduce the risk of developing the flight end items. During the option period of performance, if exercised, the contractor will develop, verify, and deliver the flight end items. Work performed includes thruster and Power Processing Unit (PPU) development, integration, and testing; procurement and fabrication of long lead materials, cathode parts, boron nitride, vespel parts, hiperco, and mounting structures; assembly and testing of wiring, cable harnesses, and power modules; vacuum system and chamber modifications; x-ray inspection and material testing; and technical and program management support including Earned Value Management (EVM) and consulting services.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Redmond, WA 98052 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
138
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 05/15/19 to 08/04/27 and the Potential Award value has increased 232% from $71,148,211 to $236,214,092.
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%
Aerojet Rocketdyne was awarded
Definitive Contract NNC16CA21C NNC16CA21C
for Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) Development And Demonstration
worth up to $236,214,092
by Glenn Research Center
in May 2016.
The contract
has a duration of 11 years 3 months and
was awarded
through solicitation THRUSTER AND POWER PROCESSING UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ADVANCED ELECTRICPROPULSION SYSTEM ACQUISITION
full & open
with
NAICS 541712 and
PSC AR14
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 3 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $3,285,100 and funded backlog of $3,285,100.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 4/22/26
Period of Performance
5/16/16
Start Date
8/4/27
Current End Date
8/4/27
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$232.9M
Total Obligated
$236.2M
Current Award
$236.2M
Potential Award
$3.3M
Funded Backlog
$3.3M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
NNC16CA21C
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for NNC16CA21C
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for NNC16CA21C
Transaction History
Modifications to NNC16CA21C
People
Suggested agency contacts for NNC16CA21C
Competition
Number of Bidders
3
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
XSEFW2JFVLW4
Awardee CAGE
3BYR1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
80GRC0 NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
Funding Office
80GRC0
Created By
michelle.l.beagle@nasa.gov
Last Modified By
dcoggesh
Approved By
dcoggesh
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
WA-01
Senators
Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Representative
Suzan DelBene
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Technology, National Aeronautics Space Administration (080-0131) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $146,990,285 | 79% |
| Exploration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0124) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $39,513,537 | 21% |
Modified: 4/22/26