Award
Definitive Contract #NNM16AA02C
Definitive Contract Awarded to Aerojet Rocketdyne of DE, Inc. for RS-25 Engine Production Support
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$3,210,618,882.49
Ceiling
$3,777,506,556.00
Period of Performance
Nov 01, 2015 – Sep 30, 2029
Identifier
NNM16AA02C
NAICS
541712
This definitive contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), involves a Cost Plus Award Fee structure and has a total potential value of $3,559,900,653.00. The recipient, Aerojet Rocketdyne of DE, Inc., is tasked with providing six RS-25 engines, modified according to technical requirements, supporting the Space Launch System. The significance of this contract lies in its contribution to the U.S. space program, ensuring the recertification of production and advancements in manufacturing practices for reliable space exploration. There is no set-aside designation for this award, and it was not awarded through competitive bidding, but rather through a sole-source procurement. The current period of performance extends until September 30, 2029, with key milestones including various modifications to enhance production capabilities. Among the notable subcontractors involved in this project are Rosemount Aerospace Inc., providing High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) for RS-25, and Metalex Manufacturing Inc., contributing essential components for the engines.
Description
RS-25 PRODUCTION RESTART TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CONTRACTOR IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING TWENTY-FOUR RS-25 ENGINES MODIFIED AS NECESSARY FOR THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT UNDER THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM