Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle
80NSSC26940663Q · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, with responses due 2026-08-05. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INVERSION SPACE COMPANY under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that INVERSION SPACE COMPANY is the sole provider of Aer
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSCO AVIONICS, INC. | $18K | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | $5.3M | 53 | 2026-07-02 |
| CHIMERA ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $1.5M | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| OLIVIA NYFFELER | $50K | 3 | 2026-07-01 |
| NUDGE BG, INC. | $1.7M | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation 80NSSC26940663Q?
Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle, issued by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, under NAICS 541715 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)). Responses are due 2026-08-05.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $18K to $5.3M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is 80NSSC26940663Q set aside?
8(a) Sole Source. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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