Award
Definitive Contract #80AFRC23CA016
NASA Awards $9,999,630 to Astrobotic for Suborbital Vehicle Testing
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$9,999,630.00
Ceiling
$9,999,630.00
Period of Performance
Jun 20, 2023 – Nov 30, 2028
Identifier
80AFRC23CA016
NAICS
541715
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a definitive contract to Astrobotic Technology Inc., a small business specializing in advanced robotic technologies for space missions. This firm-fixed-price contract, totaling a potential value of $9,999,630, focuses on the flight demonstration of a reusable suborbital vehicle aimed at terrestrial testing of landing technologies. The contract is significant for NASA as it enhances capabilities in landing technology, which is crucial for future missions to the Moon and beyond. The work, conducted in Mojave, CA, involves comprehensive testing and validation of innovative landing systems. This contract was awarded through full and open competition, highlighting its importance to industry innovation and safety within aerospace operations. The period of performance for this contract spans from June 26, 2023, to October 31, 2025, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the vehicle's capabilities. No set-aside designation was used in this contract.
Description
FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION OF A REUSABLE SUBORBITAL VEHICLE FOR TERRESTRIAL TESTING OF LANDING TECHNOLOGIES