Award
Definitive Contract #NNM12AA82C
NASA's Definitive Contract for Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage by The Boeing Company
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$1,540,101,537.00
Ceiling
$1,579,295,332.00
Period of Performance
Oct 01, 2012 – Dec 31, 2027
Identifier
NNM12AA82C
NAICS
336415
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a definitive contract to The Boeing Company for the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) of the Space Launch System (SLS), with a total ceiling amount of $1,023,376,777.00. This competitively bid contract utilizes a cost-plus-award-fee pricing method and has significant implications for space agency capabilities and the aerospace industry. It is a critical investment for the public sector aimed at supporting NASA's future missions, including crewed space exploration. The contract is not set-aside for small businesses and has been awarded without competitiveness. The performance period commenced on October 1, 2012, and is expected to conclude by December 31, 2024, with key milestones throughout. The top subcontractors in this contract include United Launch Alliance, L.L.C., providing extensive aerospace support, and Onyx Aerospace, Inc., contributing technology and support services.
Description
INTERIM CRYOGENIC PROPULSION STAGE (ICPS) FOR THE NASA SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS).