Award
Definitive Contract #80GSFC22CA019
Operations and Management of the NASA Balloon Facility Award to Peraton Inc.
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$163,493,094.75
Ceiling
$329,912,726.07
Period of Performance
Jun 01, 2022 – Sep 30, 2027
Identifier
80GSFC22CA019
NAICS
541330
This definitive contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is valued at $202,124,788.00, with a potential total value of $319,900,588.00. The primary recipient, Peraton Inc., specializes in providing advanced solutions for national defense and civil security, demonstrating the importance of this contract for both NASA and the aerospace sector. The contract scope includes operations and management of the NASA Balloon Facility located in Palestine, TX, covering critical services associated with super pressure balloon projects. The award has no set-aside designation and was awarded through full and open competition. Key subcontractors include Aerostar International, Inc., providing super pressure balloons and engineering services; Dynamic Ventures Inc., offering aircraft management services; and Air Products & Chemicals Inc., leasing helium isopack modules. The contract began on June 1, 2022, and is expected to continue until September 30, 2025, with options extending through May 31, 2029.
Description
OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT OF NASA BALLOON FACILITY: PERFORMANCE, MAINTENANCE, LAUNCH HARDWARE/CONCEPTS, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, BALLOON FLIGHT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL SERVICES, FLIGHT OPS & ADMIN SUPPORT.