Spacecraft Engineering, Software, Research and Development Services

The contract awarded under solicitation number N00173 is for Spacecraft Engineering, Software, Research and Development Services, issued by the Naval Research Laboratory within the Department of Defense. It is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract with no set-aside requirements, classified under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. Performance will take place in Washington, District of Columbia, at a zip code of 20375, aligning with the office location of the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C. The award was posted on June 22, 2026, indicating an upcoming or recently awarded obligation for advanced technical support in spacecraft systems. Primary point of contact for this contract is Helena Hudson, reachable via email at helena.k.hudson2.civ@us.navy.mil, with secondary support provided by Graham Irby, who can be reached by phone at 202-923-1377 and email at graham.d.irby.civ@us.navy.mil. The contract emphasizes engineering and software development for spacecraft applications, supporting research initiatives critical to the Department of Defense’s space capabilities. All activities are expected to be conducted in accordance with federal procurement regulations, with the fixed fee structure providing incentive for performance while allowing reimbursement of allowable costs incurred during the execution of required technical services.