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NNM15AA18CIXPE imaging x-ray polarimetry explorer — Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp holds $748.0M across 132 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 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 Jan 31, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center

Awarding office

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp

Recipient

Jan 31, 2027

PoP end

$23.1M

Obligated

541712

NAICS

AR12

PSC

NONE

Set-aside

1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract numberNNM15AA18C

AgencyNasa Marshall Space Flight Center

Awarding officeNasa Marshall Space Flight Center

IncumbentBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp

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NAICS541712

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PSCAR12

Place of performanceBOULDER, CO

PoP end (current)Jan 31, 2027

Obligated$23.1M

IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A is a federal NONE award for Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center 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. Place of performance: BOULDER, CO.

IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE) PHASE A

Recompete timing

Public

● Expiring in 146 days

Current PoP ends Jan 31, 2027 (146 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 4.8 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp — $748.0M obligated across 132 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($748.0M) · all agencies

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$508.2M · 68%Department of Defense (DOD)$232.7M · 31%Department of Commerce (DOC)$6.1M · 1%Department of the Interior (DOI)$513K · 0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract NNM15AA18C?

NNM15AA18C (IXPE imaging x-ray polarimetry explorer) is a Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center award with an estimated value of $118.3M, currently held by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded NNM15AA18C?

Nasa Marshall Space Flight Center awarded NNM15AA18C to Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Who is the incumbent on NNM15AA18C?

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp is the incumbent with $748.0M across 132 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jan 31, 2027.

When does Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp’s 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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Data: Showing contracts ≥ $100K from federal procurement records (FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and related repositories), normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT. Each row keyed by Award ID (PIID); task orders appear as independent rows.

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