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NNM15AA18C — IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A

IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A is a federal NONE award for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) held by BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. Estimated value $118.3M ($23.1M obligated). Current period of performance ends Jan 31, 2027. Last award drew 1 bidder.

$118.3M
Estimated Value
$23.1M
Obligated
Jan 31, 2027
PoP End / Expires
1
Bidders (last award)

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Analysis

Public

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. holds $705.8M across 137 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Jan 31, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Contract facts

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Contract numberNNM15AA18C
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
IncumbentBALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
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NAICS541712

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PSCAR12
PoP end (current)Jan 31, 2027
Obligated$23.1M

IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A

Recompete timing

Public
Expiring in 167 days

Current PoP ends Jan 31, 2027 (167 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 5.5 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.$705.8M obligated across 137 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($705.8M) · all agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$468.3M · 66%Department of Defense (DOD)$230.4M · 33%
Department of Commerce (DOC)$6.1M · 1%
Department of the Interior (DOI)$528K · 0%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract NNM15AA18C?

NNM15AA18C (IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A) is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) award with an estimated value of $118.3M, currently held by BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT.

Who is the incumbent on NNM15AA18C?

BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP. is the incumbent with $705.8M across 137 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jan 31, 2027.

When does NNM15AA18C come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Jan 31, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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