Analysis
PublicAEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. holds $178.4M across 5 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Competition previously drew 3 offers. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Aug 4, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.
Contract facts
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NASA, THROUGH THE SPACE TECHNOLOGY MISSION DIRECTORATE (STMD,) SEEKS TO DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC PROPULSION (EP) SYSTEM THAT WILL ENABLE FUTURE DEEP SPACE HUMAN AND ROBOTIC EXPLORATION APPLICABLE TO THE UNITED STATES PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR SPACE NEEDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ADVANCED ELECTRIC PROPULSION (EP) SYSTEM (AEPS) CONTRACT IS THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF EP STRING SETS TO SUPPORT AN ADVANCED SEP DEMONSTRATION MISSION. DURING THE CONTRACT BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, THE CONTRACTOR WILL DEVELOP, TEST, AND DELIVER ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT END ITEMS THAT WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING THE FLIGHT END ITEMS. DURING THE OPTION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, IF EXERCISED, THE CONTRACTOR WILL DEVELOP, VERIFY, AND DELIVER THE FLIGHT END ITEMS.
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ends Aug 4, 2027 (353 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 11.6 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.
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Public recordAEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. — $178.4M obligated across 5 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract NNC16CA21C?
NNC16CA21C (NASA, THROUGH THE SPACE TECHNOLOGY MISSION DIRECTORATE (STMD,) SEEKS TO DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC PROPULSI…) is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) award with an estimated value of $236.2M, currently held by AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC.. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT.
Who is the incumbent on NNC16CA21C?
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC. is the incumbent with $178.4M across 5 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 4, 2027.
When does NNC16CA21C come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Aug 4, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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