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Wallops Range Contract (WRC)

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80GSFC26D0003Federal

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The Wallops Range Contract (WRC) under contract number 80GSFC26D0003 has been awarded to ARES Technical Services Corporation with an effective date of July 1, 2026. This contract is managed by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, located in Greenbelt, Maryland, and supports operations at the Wallops Island facility in Virginia, where the primary performance activities will take place. The contract falls under the NAICS code 517810, indicating its alignment with telecommunications and related support services. The primary point of contact for this contract is Aaron Case, reachable via email at aaron.m.case@nasa.gov or by phone at 7578241067. The contract award stems from a solicitation posted on June 2, 2026, and there is no specified set-aside status, meaning it is open to general competition. The award notice is accessible through the SAM.gov platform, providing transparency into the federal procurement process. This contract will enable ARES Technical Services Corporation to provide essential support services for the Wallops Range, a critical NASA facility for launch operations, tracking, and data collection. The duration of performance, scope of work, and funding details are not specified in the provided data but are implied to encompass a broad range of technical and operational capabilities necessary to sustain the range's mission readiness and infrastructure.

General Info

ARES Technical Services to provide Wallops Range support for NASA starting July 1, 2026.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterView Agency

Contract Value

$7,797,969.9

NAICS

517810 - All Other TelecommunicationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wallops Island, VA, 23337, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ARES TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATIONView Profile

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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Office AddressGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA
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Aaron Case
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This is an award notice for the Wallops Range Contract (WRC) under contract number 80GSFC26D0003, to ARES Technical Services Corporation with a contract effective date of July 1, 2026. 

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