Award
Definitive Contract #80MSFC26C0016
Design-Build Contract for Marshall Exploration Facility in Huntsville
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$64,891,241.00
Ceiling
$64,891,241.00
Awarded
September 01, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 01, 2026 – Oct 01, 2028
Identifier
80MSFC26C0016
NAICS
236220
This contract represents a definitive agreement for comprehensive design and construction services aimed at the Marshall Exploration Facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Awarded to Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc., a firm specializing in commercial construction services, the contract focuses on a design-build approach, ensuring efficient integration of architectural design and building execution. The award is significant in advancing facility infrastructure to support exploration activities, contributing to the agency's mission effectiveness. The scope encompasses full design efforts followed by construction to deliver a fully operational facility as specified. This contract was competitively bid, emphasizing best value for the agency without a sole-source designation. The expected project timeline spans approximately two years, starting in late 2026 and concluding in late 2028, marking a substantial investment in space exploration support infrastructure at the Marshall site.
Description
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE MARSHALL EXPLORATION FACILITY (MEF)