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80GSFC18C0014UNDER THIS contract the contractor WILL — Southwest Research Institute

Southwest Research Institute holds $686.5M across 421 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 5 offers. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Dec 2, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center
Awarding office
Southwest Research Institute
Recipient
Dec 2, 2027
PoP end
$99.3M
Obligated
541330
NAICS
6610
PSC
NONE
Set-aside
5 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract number80GSFC18C0014
Also listed as80GSFC-18-C-0014
AgencyNasa Goddard Space Flight Center
Awarding officeNasa Goddard Space Flight Center
IncumbentSouthwest Research Institute
UEIPB11V1KH3KV4
NAICS541330
PSC6610
Place of performanceSAN ANTONIO, TX
Related solicitationNNH16ZDA005O
PoP end (current)Dec 2, 2027
Obligated$99.3M

UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE THE PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO PRODU… is a federal NONE award for Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center held by Southwest Research Institute. Estimated value $144.4M ($99.3M obligated). Current period of performance ends Dec 2, 2027. Last award drew 5 bidders. Place of performance: SAN ANTONIO, TX. Related solicitation NNH16ZDA005O.

UNDER THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE THE PERSONNEL, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE POLARIMETER TO UNIFY THE CORONA HELIOSPHERE (PUNCH) PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY..THE SCOPE OF THIS EFFORT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:.1. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM OFFICE.2. INSTRUMENT SYSTEM ENGINEERING, INCLUDING INSTRUMENT MISSION ASSURANCE.3. DESIGN OF A FLIGHT QUALIFIED PUNCH INSTRUMENT MEETING MISSION AND SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS.4. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATION AND TEST OF THE PUNCH INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SYSTEM.5. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL FIELD OPERATIONS.6. DEVELOP PLANS IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS.7. DEVELOP PLANS FOR LEAD THE PUNCH SCIENCE INVESTIGATION AS WELL AS THE GENERATION OF RESULTING DATA PRODUCTS.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A BRIEFING ON THE PUNCH SCIENCE AND SCIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AT THE PHASE A SITE VISIT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION CHART DEFINING CONTRACTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND ALL LINES OF AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PARTICIPATE IN DEFINING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR'S PROGRAM OFFICE AND THE NASA EXPLORERS PROGRAM OFFICE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEVELOP A PUNCH INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT AND A PUNCH MISSION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL ALSO DEVELOP DETAILED BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL CONDUCT IN-DEPTH INSTRUMENT-LEVEL REVIEWS OF THE PROPOSED INSTRUMENT DESIGN. THEY WILL CONDUCT ESSENTIAL TRADE STUDIES, ANALYSES, MODELING AND SIMULATIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL LEAD THE SCIENCE TEAM AND DEVELOP AN INSTRUMENT-LEVEL TEST PLAN AND PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING FOR INTEGRATION AND TEST. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE A DETAILED INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE COVERING ALL MISSION PHASES, LISTING MAJOR MILESTONES, INCLUDING A DEFINED CRITICAL PATH AND SCHEDULE RESERVES. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PREPARE UPDATED INSTRUMENT BUDGETS AS WELL AS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE OVERALL PUNCH BUDGET. FINALLY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE CONCEPT STUDY REPORT.

Recompete timing

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● Expiring in 411 days

Current PoP ends Dec 2, 2027 (411 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — position before the PoP clock runs out.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Southwest Research Institute — $686.5M obligated across 421 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($686.5M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$392.7M · 57%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$247.5M · 36%Department of Energy (DOE)$26.4M · 4%
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)$12.2M · 2%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80GSFC18C0014?

80GSFC18C0014 (UNDER THIS contract the contractor WILL) is a Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center award with an estimated value of $144.4M, currently held by Southwest Research Institute. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is 80GSFC-18-C-0014?

80GSFC-18-C-0014 is the dashed form of PIID 80GSFC18C0014 (UNDER THIS contract the contractor WILL), held by Southwest Research Institute. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded 80GSFC18C0014?

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center awarded 80GSFC18C0014 to Southwest Research Institute.

Who is the incumbent on 80GSFC18C0014?

Southwest Research Institute is the incumbent with $686.5M across 421 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Dec 2, 2027.

When does Southwest Research Institute’s 80GSFC18C0014 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Dec 2, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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