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NNM09AA24CAO strofio - PHASE b — 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. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Apr 30, 2028 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center
Awarding office
Southwest Research Institute
Recipient
Apr 30, 2028
PoP end
$7.2M
Obligated
541712
NAICS
AR22
PSC
NONE
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract numberNNM09AA24C
AgencyNasa Marshall Space Flight Center
Awarding officeNasa Marshall Space Flight Center
IncumbentSouthwest Research Institute
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NAICS541712

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PSCAR22
Place of performanceSAN ANTONIO, TX
PoP end (current)Apr 30, 2028
Obligated$7.2M

STROFIO - PHASE B IS AWARDED FROM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) NNM08ZDA009O, STAND ALONE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY NOT… is a federal NONE award for Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center held by Southwest Research Institute. Estimated value $36.8M ($7.2M obligated). Current period of performance ends Apr 30, 2028. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: SAN ANTONIO, TX.

STROFIO - PHASE B IS AWARDED FROM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) NNM08ZDA009O, STAND ALONE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (SALMON) ISSUED BY NASA HEADQUARTERS. SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SWRI) WAS SELECTED FOR "STROFIO: EXOSPHERIC SAMPLING OF MERCURY'S SURFACE COMPOSITION" WITH DR. STEFANO LIVI AS THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR FOR FUNDING AND APPROVED TO DIRECTLY ENTER PHASE B PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLETION. STROFIO WAS SELECTED BECAUSE IT IS TIMELY AND TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR NASA TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH THIS INVESTIGATION IN THE BEPICOLOMBO MISSION. THE ANTICIPATED OBSERVATIONS OF MERCURY'S EXOSPHERE WILL BE UNIQUE AND COMPLEMENTARY TO INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED BY MARINER, MESSENGER AND THE OTHER INSTRUMENTS ON BEPICOLOMBO. THE PROPOSED INVESTIGATION WILL PROVIDE VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT MERCURY'S EXOSPHERE AND ITS INTERACTION WITH THE MAGNETOSPHERE AND SURFACE. THE STROFIO INSTRUMENT WILL PROVIDE A VALUABLE SCIENTIFIC RETURN, ADDRESSING MANY GOALS OF NASAS PLANETARY SCIENCE PROGRAM.

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 561 days

Current PoP ends Apr 30, 2028 (561 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — capture window opens around Oct 30, 2026.

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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 NNM09AA24C?

NNM09AA24C (AO strofio - PHASE b) is a Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center award with an estimated value of $36.8M, currently held by Southwest Research Institute. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded NNM09AA24C?

Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center awarded NNM09AA24C to Southwest Research Institute.

Who is the incumbent on NNM09AA24C?

Southwest Research Institute is the incumbent with $686.5M across 421 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Apr 30, 2028.

When does Southwest Research Institute’s NNM09AA24C come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Apr 30, 2028. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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