Universities Space Research Association Contracts in California

Overview

Total Contract Value: $464,556,277

Contract Count: 2

Average Contract Size: $232.3M

Sole Source Rate: 0%

Small Business Rate: 0%

Awarding Agencies

1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration — $464.6M (2 contracts)

Spending by Sector

• Other: $464.6M (2 contracts)

Contracts

• IGF::OT::IGF THE NASA ACADEMIC MISSION SERVICES (NAMS) CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE ARC WITH CAPABILITIES TO FULFILL MISSION REQUIREMENTS FROM FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FIELD-TEST DEPLOYMENTS AND OPERATIONAL SCIENCE MISSIONS. THIS CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE ACADEMIC OR UNIVERSITY-BASED PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TEAMS AT THE CENTER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL POSSESS EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR ATTRACTING AND RETAINING LEADING EDGE RESEARCHERS AND FACILITATING INTERACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS WITH ARC EMPLOYEES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEMONSTRATE CAPABILITY IN THE FORMATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND IN THE PURSUIT OF COLLABORATIONS TO MEET GOVERNMENT SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS. — $248.6M
• THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OBSERVATORY FOR INFRARED ASTRONOMY (SOFIA). SOFIA IS THE LARGEST AIRBORNE OBSERVATORY IN THE WORLD, STUDYING THE UNIVERSE AT INFRARED WAVELENGTHS, CAPABLE OF MAKING OBSERVATIONS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE FOR EVEN THE LARGEST AND HIGHEST GROUND-BASED TELESCOPES. DURING ITS PLANNED 20 YEAR LIFETIME, SOFIA ALSO WILL INSPIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTATION AND FOSTER THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. — $215.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

How many contracts does Universities Space Research Association have in California?

Universities Space Research Association has 2 contracts performed in California worth a combined $464.6M.

What is the average contract size for Universities Space Research Association in California?

The average contract size is $232.3M.

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