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LISA Engineering Test Unit (ETU) Telescope

Awarded

80GSFC26C0003Federal

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The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is pursuing a sole-source contract, solicitation number 80GSFC26C0003, for the design, fabrication, and delivery of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Engineering Test Unit (ETU) telescope. The contract is intended for award to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., with an estimated value of 15.7 million dollars and an anticipated award date in December 2025. Performance of the contract is expected to take place in New York. This procurement is being conducted as other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The justification for this sole-source approach is based on the unique qualifications of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and the critical necessity of adhering to strict delivery schedules to support the ESA-led mission. The project falls under NAICS code 336414 and is managed by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland.

General Info

NASA sole-source contract for L3Harris to build LISA telescope ETU for 15.7 million.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NY, 14624, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

LISA ETU Telescope JOFOC

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 14

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AwardedOct 22

Contract was awarded

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Office AddressGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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Julie Janus

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Stefan Flessa

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Attached is the Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the Contract award 80GSFC26C0003.

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