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80GSFC24CA066ESEP carbon-i EARTH SYSTEM explorers program — California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology holds $6.4B across 810 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 7 offers. Set-aside status: NONE. PoP ended Mar 31, 2026 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center

Awarding office

California Institute of Technology

Recipient

Mar 31, 2026

PoP end

$1.5M

Obligated

$1.7M

Potential

541715

NAICS

B539

PSC

NONE

Set-aside

7 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract number80GSFC24CA066

AgencyNasa Goddard Space Flight Center

Awarding officeNasa Goddard Space Flight Center

Awarding agencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Funding agencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

IncumbentCalifornia Institute of Technology

CAGE80707

UEIU2JMKHNS5TG4

NAICS541715

PSCB539

Place of performancePASADENA CA

Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price

Extent competedFull And Open Competition

Related solicitation80GSFC24R0045

PoP startSep 6, 2024

PoP end (current)Mar 31, 2026

PoP end (w/ options)Aug 31, 2026

Obligated$1.5M

Current value$1.5M

Potential value$1.7M

THE EARTH SYSTEM EXPLORERS PROGRAM (ESEP) THE CARBON INVESTIGATION (CARBON-I) MISSION PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY. is a federal NONE award for Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center held by California Institute of Technology. Estimated value $1.7M ($1.5M obligated). Current period of performance ends Mar 31, 2026 (potential Aug 31, 2026). Last award drew 7 bidders. Place of performance: PASADENA CA. Related solicitation 80GSFC24R0045.

THE EARTH SYSTEM EXPLORERS PROGRAM (ESEP) THE CARBON INVESTIGATION (CARBON-I) MISSION PHASE A CONCEPT STUDY.

Recompete timing

Public

● Past PoP end (160 days ago)

Current PoP ended Mar 31, 2026 (160 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

California Institute of Technology — $6.4B obligated across 810 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($6.4B) · all agencies · Top 2 shown (3%); remaining ~97% is other agencies.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$167.2M · 3%Department of Defense (DOD)$14.7M · 0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80GSFC24CA066?

80GSFC24CA066 (ESEP carbon-i EARTH SYSTEM explorers program) is a Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center award with a potential value of $1.7M, currently held by California Institute of Technology. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded 80GSFC24CA066?

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center awarded 80GSFC24CA066 to California Institute of Technology (potential $1.7M).

Who is the incumbent on 80GSFC24CA066?

California Institute of Technology is the incumbent with $6.4B across 810 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Mar 31, 2026.

When does California Institute of Technology’s 80GSFC24CA066 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Mar 31, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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