The Aerospace Corporation: Prime Awards

All 1,167 federal prime contract awards since FY2008, $19.31B obligated, including subsidiaries. Largest obligation first.

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FY19 Engineering ServicesU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗
$8.57BOct 1, 2018
IGF::CL::IGF Aerospace Ffrdc Contract From 1 Oct 2013 to 30 Sept 2018U.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗
$4.29BOct 1, 2013
Aerospace Ffrdc ContractU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗
$4.04BOct 31, 2008
The Aerospace CorporationU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗
$821MOct 18, 2007
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets) to Provide On/off-site Project Independent Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Testing, Consulting, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Evaluation of Project And/or Programs.NASA · USAspending ↗
$195MSep 29, 2020
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets)NASA · USAspending ↗
$141MSep 27, 2019
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and Defense ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗
$139MDec 31, 2019
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets).NASA · USAspending ↗
$59.6MSep 23, 2024
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and Defense ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗
$41.8MMay 31, 2025
Special Studies/analysis- Aeronautical/spaceNASA · USAspending ↗
$36.2MJun 10, 2011
IGF::OT::IGF Funds for Goes-r Ground Project Chief Engineer and Goes-r Program Support. Aerospace Will Provide Senior Technical Support to the Development, Integration, and Verification of the Goes-r Ground System Across Several Nasa-gsfc Engineering Management Teams. These Teams Will Include Chief Engineering, Ground System Project, and Program Management Teams. Whereas NASA Has Overall System Engineering Responsibility for the Delivery of This Large Specialized Goes-r Ground System, Contractor Support Will Require A Strong Background in NASA Produced Systems Including A Thorough Knowledge of NASA Processes, Procedures, Engineering Techniques and Approaches, Specifically Relevant to NASA and Gsfc Engineering Infrastructure and Capabilities. This Support Will Be Needed to Produce Specific Engineering and Technical Products to Support Ground System Acquisition, Delivery, Launch Support, and Successful On-orbit Operations to Include, But Not Be Limited To, the Following Areas: (A) Provide Experienced Launch Proven Support of All Phase C/d Mission Development to Include System Acquisition, Hardware and Software As Well As On-orbit Procedure Development, and Engineering Sustainment Plans. B) Provide Support for A Corresponding System-level Integrated Product That Includes System Level Troubleshooting and the Corresponding Resolution of Ground System Discrepancies Through A Yet to Be Derived Ground System Verification Process. C) Support to Devise and Implement A Ground System Configuration Control Process. D) Support to Produce A New Timeline for A Series of Mission-level Reviews to Include Events From Release Rmm Through to Launch. for These Reviews, Contractor Is to Supply Technical Review Content Where Applicable. Project and Program Reviews Include, But Are Not Limited, To: Orrs, Pmrs, Forr, and Launch Reviews Using the Snpp Mission As A Success Model. E) Support to Produce A Fully Integrated Test Process That Includes All Ground System Requirements Levels 6 Through 2, Flight and Instrument Systems Especially Those Relative to Thermal Vac and Ground to Spacecraft Pre-shipment Testing, As Well As A Test Process That Includes A Yet Evolving National and International Weather Service Customer Base. F) Provide Major Technical Input and Multi-mission Coordination Between the Goes Ground Project, Flight Project, As Well As Coordination and Problem Resolution Between Competing Resources of the Goes-r, Snpp, and Jpss Missions. G) Provide Significant Design Support to the Forming of A New Master Ground System Schedule, to Include the Generation of A Near-real Time Schedule Monitoring Process That Will Be Used to Assess and Correct Technical and Schedule Risks at the Project and Program Levels, the Results of Which Will Result in Solutions That Will Be Used to Resolve and Mitigate Risks. H) Leverage Cross Program Support Between Goes-r, Snpp, Jpss, Other NASA Entities, the Department of Defense (DOD) and Other Intelligence Community (Ic) Programs As Needed. I) Assist the Chief Gsp Engineer in Launch Asset Requirement Analysis.NASA · USAspending ↗
$28.9MJun 24, 2013
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (Dnn - NA-20)U.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗
$20.5MMay 31, 2025
Programmatic Assessment&monitoring for the Science Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗
$18.1MSep 26, 2019
Professional and Scientifc ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$18.0MNov 19, 2009
New Task Order for Support of the Space Launch System (Sls) Spacecraft/payload Integration and Evolution Office (Spie)NASA · USAspending ↗
$17.6MSep 30, 2019
Specialized Engineering Support to Joint Polar Satellite System (Jpss) Flight Segment Restructuring of the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (Npoess) Has Resulted in Noaa and NASA Assuming Acquisition Responsibility for the Afternoon Orbit of the Constellation. These Satellites, Renamed the Joint Polar Satellite System (Jpss) Flight Segment, Will Be Developed by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) for Noaa. in Order to Assure the Success of the Jpss Development, Gsfc Requires Support From Staff From the Aerospace Corporation Who Had Previously Worked on Npoess As Well As Specialized Engineering Support Services Particularly in the Area of Optical Focal Plane Developments in Support of Instrument Development/testing and Evaluation Activities. the Contractor Shall Provide Electrical Systems Engineering Support for Jpss. This Support Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Developing Jpss Program and Mission Specifications, Revising And/or Developing Jpss Interface Documents, Conducting Trade Studies in Support of Jpss Architecture Definition and Evolution, Managing Mission- and Observatory-level Technical Budgets, Monitoring Spacecraft Contractor in Design and Procurement Activities, Participating in Spacecraft Progress Meetings; Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Anomaly Boards; Parts/material Boards; Etc., and Assisting in Problem Resolution the Contractor Shall Provide Instrument Systems Engineering Services to Jpss. These Services Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Supporting Npoess to Jpss Instrument Transition by Preparing Technical Documentation for Instrument Contracts, Coordinating Instrument Requirements with Mission- and Observatory-level Requirements, Evaluating Instrument Compliance with NASA Technical Standards, Conducting Trade Studies in Support of Instrument Accommodation, Supporting the Instrument Systems Engineering Staff, Managing Instrument Risk Processes, Assisting with Configuration Change Process for Instruments, and Participating in Instrument Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Etc. the Contractor Shall Provide Engineering Services to Oversee the Jpss Instrument Development. These Services Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Supporting Npoess to Jpss Instrument Transition by Preparing Technical Documentation for Instrument Contracts, Coordinating Instrument Requirements with Mission- and Observatory-level Requirements, Monitoring the Omps and Cris Contractor in Execution of Instrument Build and Test, Participating in Instrument Progress Meetings; Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Anomaly Boards; Parts/material Boards; Etc., Reviewing Plans and Procedures, Assisting in Problem Resolution, and Reviewing Test Data for Specification Compliance.NASA · USAspending ↗
$17.3MFeb 28, 2012
IGF::OT::IGF. Funds to Support the Exploration Systems Development Division. the Exploration Systems Development (Esd) Division Has Requested Aerospace to Provide Technical and Programmatic Analysis, Consultation and Evaluation in Support of NASA S Exploration Enterprise. This Support Will Include Assistance with Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities As Well As Systems Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Activities for Integrated Exploration Systems and Missions. Specific Assignments Will Be Directed by Esd and Will Specify in Which Programmatic or Technical Areas Aerospace Is to Focus Its Resources. Aerospace Will Provide Subject Matter Experts, and Perform Independent Analyses, As Requested, in Support of the Government's Decisions. the Level of Fidelity for Independent Assessments Will Be Tailored According to the Information and Time Available. Priorities and Schedules Will Be Established by Mutual Agreement Between Esd and Aerospace. Support to Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities Include But Are Not Limited To: . Budget Evaluation and Assessment . Cost and Schedule Risk Data Validation with Historical Data. . Identification of Major Cost and Schedule Risk Drivers . Joint Cost and Schedule Confidence Level (Jcl) Methodology Development and Assessment . Targeted Use of Aerospace Programmatic Assessment Processes and Tools to Enhance, Supplement, or Validate Esd Processes Support to Se&i Activities May Include But Are Not Limited To: . Vehicle Environments . Loads, Dynamics and Structures . Hardware Systems and Subsystems . Ground and Flight Software . Guidance, Navigation and Control . Mission Analysis . Flight Safety and Crew Rating . Mission, System and Hardware Risk . Launch Vehicle, Payload/spacecraft and Ground Systems Integration . Manufacturing, Assembly, Processing and Operations . Ground Command, Control, Communication . Range Systems Operations and Integration in Addition to Focused Assessments, Aerospace Will Provide the Following Advisory Services for Esd: A. Provide Personnel and Expertise Necessary to Perform On-site NASA Hq Support and Other Requested Services, and Participate in Reviews and Meetings B. Collaborate with NASA Civil Servants and Support Contractors C. Participate in Major Government and Contractor Program Reviews and Provide Technical Advice Regarding Designs, Production, Integration, Readiness, Risk, Overall Systems Analyses, and Programmatic Issues D. Participate in Recurring NASA and Contractor Teleconferences E. Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings in Support of Specific Issues When Aerospace Is Involved in the Assessment/resolution of That Issue.NASA · USAspending ↗
$16.0MMay 31, 2013
IGF::OT::IGF Other Functions - the Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) Will Provide End-to-end Independent Programmatic and Technical Monitoring and Assessment Functions That (1) Cover the Full Developmental Lifecycle, (2) Provide for Identification and Assessment of Technical, Cost and Schedule Risk, (3) Provide A Capability to Predict Risk Realization, and Project Cost /Schedule Growth Over Time, and (4) Provide Transparency to the Program Executive (Pe), Program Analyst (Pa),theme Director, and Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Associate Administrator (Aa). the Purpose of This Effort Is to Provide An Additional and An Independent Source of Information Intended to Complement That Provided by the Project and Sponsoring Program Office. NASA Is Requesting A Greater Level of Transparency and Insight Into the Technical and Programmatic Status of Smd Flight Project Developments. This Is Expected to Include A Regular and Systematic Review and Reporting of Project Technical and Programmatic Data Currently Available to the Agency. Data Provided by Projects Will Be Collected and An Assessment and Integration Function Will Be Used to Report Information in Concise and Comprehensive View of the Project's Status. IT Is Intended That This Approach Provide Insight Into Aspects of A Project That Are Trending in the Wrong Direction and Can Be Expeditiously Identified and Managed, to Avoid Significant Cost and Schedule Growth. Aerospace Provides Independent Programmatic (Cost and Schedule) and Technical Risk Assessments Starting in Pre-phase A and Phase A, Phase B, at Major Development Milestones, and on A Monthly Basis, Through A Mission Analysis Engineering (Mae) Function. This Effort Spans the Smd Portfolio of Flight Projects, Which Includes Earth and Planetary Science, Heliophysics and Astrophysics, and the Joint Agency Satellite Directorate (Jasd) Programmatic Themes. the Aerospace Support to the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects Will Include Personnel, Analysis Tools, Processes and the Required Expertise. the Aerospace Effort Is Structured to Ensure That the Needed Information and Insight Is Available Within One Monthly Reporting Cycle During the Reporting Lifecycle of the Mission. the Maes Will Work Communications and Report All Assessments Thru Channels As Defined by NASA. NASA Will Also Define When and How the Results Should Be Conveyed to the Program Executives (Pe), Lead Program Analyst (Pa), Program Office (Po), Division Director, Smd/aa, or Any Other Party. Depending on the Data Available From the Project, Aerospace May Develop Alternative Means, Other Than Evm-basis Analysis, of Assessing the Project S Progress Against the Baseline Plan, Including the Use of Milestone Counts and Other Benchmarking Data. Monthly Deliveries Will Include, for Example, A Monthly Updated Risk List, Cost/schedule Volatility Report, Lien&reserve Report, and A Monthly Project (4-SQUARE) Report. Aerospace Will Also Monitor for Significant Changes to the Project Baseline and Will Report on the Assessed Impacts to Program Risk Posture and Executability. Travel Will Be Required As Requested by NASA to Support Analysis. Deliverables May Be in the Form of Presentations, Written Reports, and Oral Reports.NASA · USAspending ↗
$15.8MMar 26, 2012
IGF::OT::IGF Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Programmatic Assessment and Monitoring. the Contractor Shall Provide Independent Programmatic and Technical Assessment Functions That CAN:(1) Identify and Assess Project Risks Whether Technical, Cost and Schedule Related and Predict the Probabilities and Consequences of Their Realization; (2) Predict the Growth of Project Costs and Schedules Over Time Due to Risks and Uncertainty; and (3) Communicate Results and Findings in A Clear, Concise Manner to Smd Program Executives (Pes), Program Analysts (Pas), Theme Directors, the Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Associate Administrator (Aa) and Staff Members As Needed, the Contractor Shall Also: (1) Conduct Monthly Monitoring of A Designated Subset of the Most Challenging and Complex Flight Projects As They Proceed Through Design, Development, and Implementation in Terms of the Evolution of Their Programmatic and Technical Risks, Cost at Completion and Delivery Milestones; (2) Conduct Special Studies and Assessments of the Past Performance of Flight Programs in Order to Predict Better Smds Future Performance; and (3) Provide Technical and Programmatic Assessments of Non-flight Smd Programs and Projects.the Contractor Shall Support the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects to Include Experienced Personnel, Analysis and Assessment Tools, Processes and Reporting Functions. Its Efforts Shall Be Structured to Ensure That the Needed Data, Findings and Insights Are Available in A Timely Manner to Support Smd Reviews and Decision Making. the Contractor Shall Designate for Each Assigned Smd Division or Theme A Mission Analysis Engineer (Mae) Who Shall Be Responsible for Coordinating All Analyses Required for the Assessment and Monitoring Functions of the Division or Themes Projects. Each Mae Shall: (1) Maintain the Knowledge Base for the Divisions Projects, Including Full Knowledge of All On-going Programmatic and Technical Assessments; (2) Ensure That Key Analysts and Subject Matter Experts Attend Major Milestone and Selected Project Reviews; and (3) Present Analyses, Findings and Insights to Audiences Identified by Smd Decision Makers.NASA · USAspending ↗
$13.8MSep 7, 2016
Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (Eros) Landsat Mission Operations Project and Landsat 9 Development ProjectU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗
$13.7MNov 30, 2020
The Contractor Shall Provide System Engineering, Special Studies and Assessments Support to Meet NASA S Mission, Goals and Objectives. the Purpose of This Support Is to Provide NASA Management with Timely, Objective System Engineering, Special Studies and Assessments of Programs, Projects And/or Strategic Issues. the Key Technical Areas of Support Include Concept Design, Alternatives Analysis, Technology Readiness, Risk Identification and Mitigation, Life Cycle Cost, and Schedule Evaluation.NASA · USAspending ↗
$12.7MNov 6, 2007
Seets Task 019/0 Jpss-ground Data Products Algorithms and Engineering Science and Engineering Support: Procured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), Through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Jpss Will Provide Continuity of Critical Observations for Accurate Weather Forecasting, Reliable Severe Storm Outlooks, Global Measurements of Atmospheric and Oceanic Conditions Such As Sea Surface Temperatures, Ozone, and More. the Data Products and Algorithms (Dpa) and the Data Products Engineering (Dpe) Segments of the Ground Project Are Responsible for the Development, Verification and Support to Science Algorithms in Cgs. This Task Is to Support the Jpss Ground Data Products Groups. This Task Order Is Issued for the Acquisition of Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services for the NASA Jpss Data Product Groups Related to the Development and Verification of Jpss Cgs Operational Algorithms Under Dpa and Dpe. the Contractor Shall Provide Engineering Subject Matter Expertise and Project Monitoring Communication and Coordination Both Within the Jpss Project and with External Providers to Assure Correct Production of Jpss Ground Interface Data Processing Segment (Idps) and Field Terminal Segment (Fts) Operational Data Products in Support of Dpe and Dpa Activities. the Data Product Validation and Algorithm Development Teams Under Dpa Direction Are Led by Noaa Center for Applications and Research (Star) and Include Other Contractors or Nasa/noaa Partners or Grantees That Provide Development, Support or Service to the Jpss Ground Project for Operational Algorithms. Conduct Investigations of and Perform Characterization, Calibration, Verification and Validation of Sensor Science Data Record Products and Environmental Data Record Products From the Observatories Managed or Processed by the Jpss Cgs. Validation of Sensor Science Data Record Products and Environmental Data Record Products As Assigned. Jpss Ground Project Primary Customers Are the Weather Centrals (Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (Fnmoc), Naval Oceanographic Office (Navo), Air Force Weather Agency (Afwa) and the National Environmental Data and Information Service (Nesdis). Contractor Shall Support Program Management Reviews, Meetings with Program Customers, Technical Interchange Meetings, and Professional Meetings As Required and Authorized. Configuration Management Systems and Document Will Be Covered Under the Project Configuration Management Plan.NASA · USAspending ↗
$12.4MFeb 24, 2012
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$12.0MMar 6, 2008
Space Systems Research and Development / Engineering Support for Osgs.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$11.7MSep 20, 2022
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$11.0MFeb 26, 2009
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services Support for Commercial Crew Program Safety and Mission Assurance.NASA · USAspending ↗
$10.6MSep 22, 2023
IGF::OT::IGF Engineering Support for Landsat 7, 8, and 9U.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗
$10.5MNov 30, 2015
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for OspoNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$9.9MMar 30, 2023
New Task Order for Support of the Space Launch System (Sls) Spacecraft/payload Integration and Evolution Office (Spie)NASA · USAspending ↗
$9.7MSep 12, 2024
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for SwoNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$9.7MApr 26, 2023
Traffic Coordination System for Space (Tracss) Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$8.3MSep 25, 2024
Task Order for Professional and Technical ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$7.9MDec 17, 2008
Ffrdc- Engineering Support ServicesU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗
$7.9MDec 1, 2008
The Contractor Shall Provide Engineering/scientific Services for Advanced Research and Technology Development to Define and Prove the New Disksat System Concept.NASA · USAspending ↗
$7.8MApr 28, 2022
"Consortium for Space Mobility and .Isam Capabilities (Cosmic) Management .And Systems Engineering Support.for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd)".NASA · USAspending ↗
$7.7MNov 1, 2023
Independent Assessment for Space Flight ProgramNASA · USAspending ↗
$7.7MApr 9, 2008
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring for the Science Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗
$7.6MNov 23, 2022
New Task Order for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (Ntp) Project Support.NASA · USAspending ↗
$7.4MSep 30, 2019
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Award of Task Order for Osgs.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$7.3MMar 21, 2017
Tdrs Project Support: This Effort Provides for the Aerospace Corporation Support of the Tdrs Project Office at the Goddard Space Flight Center for the Programmatic and Technical Management of the Tdrs K Program. the Effort Will Include But Not Be Limited to the Provision of System Engineering, Telecommunications System Engineering, and Resident Office Surveillance Support to the Project Office. Activities Include But Are Not Limited to Requirements Analyses, Design Analyses, Modeling and Simulation, Cost Analysis Support, Architectural Studies, Trade Studies, Evaluation of Tdrs Contractor Designs and Implementation Approaches, Analyses of Verification and Validation Approaches, Development of Project Control Plans That Comply with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Government Requirements, and Participation in Tdrs K/l/m Design Reviews Covering the Space, Ground, and Operations Segments of the Program. Systems Engineering Support Will Include A Senior Systems Engineer (Collocated at Gsfc) Who Will Coordinate Any Other Support Required, Including But Not Limited To, Spacecraft Subsystem and Component Discipline Support, Launch Vehicle Integration Support, Resident Office Surveillance Support, and Ground Station Engineering Support. the Contractor Shall Provide Systems Engineering Support, to Include Any Special Studies Requested by the Project Office. the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Other Support for This Task May Be Provided at Aerospace Facilities, Other Subcontractor Facilities (Where Any Necessary Security Requirements Will Be Satisfied). This Task May Involve the Review and Analysis of Proprietary Data and May Require Aerospace to Execute Nondisclosure Agreements, As Necessary.NASA · USAspending ↗
$6.6MFeb 29, 2012
Task Order for Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$6.6MDec 16, 2008
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for OsaapNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$6.4MMar 31, 2023
Tracss and Crsra Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$6.2MApr 11, 2023
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.8MApr 1, 2020
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.5MDec 29, 2016
Professional Technical Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.5MNov 30, 2009
IGF::OT::IGF Advisory ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.5MApr 2, 2015
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Award of Task Order for Osgs / Petd.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.4MMar 7, 2017
IGF::OT::IGF Jpss Space Asset Protection Program (Sapp) Support. the Contractor Will Provide System Engineering Support. Review and Perform Analysis to Inform Architecture Design Decisions. Conduct Analysis of the Mission. Implement Threat Detection and Mitigation Options and Advise the Sapp and JPSS-2 Personnel. Identify and Document Lessons Learned From the Beginning to the End of the Task. Provide Personnel Capable of Reviewing and Assessing Material. Consult with Sapp to Ensure That Products Are Appropriately Classified. the Joint Polar Satellite SYSTEM-2 (JPSS-2) Mission Is Jointly Implemented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) As An Operational Mission Providing Environmental Sensing From A Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit, in Order to Meet the National Needs for Weather and Climate Information. the JPSS-2 Mission Collects and Transmits Stored Mission Data. the Contractor Shall Review JPSS-2 Mission Fault Tree Analyses (Fta) and Probabilistic Risk Assessments (Pra) and Perform A Space Asset Protection Gap-analysis to Inform Architecture Design Decisions. Prioritize Malicious Risks and Provide Detection and Mitigation Options.NASA · USAspending ↗
$5.2MFeb 18, 2014
Sses to Systems Architecture and Engineering (Sae)(to 11)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.2MMay 6, 2025
Programmatic Assessments and Monitoring (Pam) for the Science Mission Directorate (Smd)NASA · USAspending ↗
$5.1MFeb 20, 2024
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$5.0MDec 19, 2007
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Osaap Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.9MMar 30, 2017
IGF::OT::IGF -- Independent and Objective Technical and Systems Engineering Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.8MNov 18, 2013
Engineering Program Planning Support for the Artemis Campaigns Development (Acd) of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (Esdmd)NASA · USAspending ↗
$4.7MJan 19, 2023
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring for the Science Mission Directorate - Support the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects to Include Experienced Personnel, Analysis and Assessment Tools, Processes and Reporting Functions.NASA · USAspending ↗
$4.7MFeb 13, 2025
Sses to Ospo -Mission Engineering Services (To 9)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.6MAug 30, 2024
Discovery/new Frontiers General Systems Engineering SupportNASA · USAspending ↗
$4.3MOct 1, 2008
NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services (Nseets) Task Order for FY23.NASA · USAspending ↗
$4.3MSep 26, 2022
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Class Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.2MMar 30, 2017
IGF::OT::IGF Subsystem Flight Validation Mission to Test Cots Components and Subsystems That Will Enable New Proximity Operations and Communications Capabilities for Cubesats and Other Spacecraft.NASA · USAspending ↗
$4.2MSep 28, 2012
Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.1MJan 13, 2011
Program Management Support for the Radioisotope Power Systems (Rps) Program at the NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA · USAspending ↗
$4.1MJan 31, 2024
Mod to Add Additional WorkNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$4.0MNov 27, 2007
On-site Programmatic and Technical Support Services.for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd).NASA · USAspending ↗
$4.0MDec 21, 2023
Goes-r Iirt the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Is Serving As System Integrator for the Noaa Goes-r Spacecraft. Goes-r Is the Planned Follow-up Weather Satellite for the Goes N P Series Now in Orbit. Aerospace Corporation Has Been Providing Independent Integrated Review Team (Iirt) Support to the NASA Goes Program Office Since the Goes-k Satellite Time Frame Through the Present Goes-r Series Design and Development. to Ensure Proper Continuity of the Design Review Process, Follow-on Effort by This Key Contractor Is Required. Aerospace Corporation Shall Provide Technical Leadership As Co-chair (With NASA Gsfc Code 300 and Goes-r Technical Staff) to Spacecraft and Instrument Iirts for Key Milestone Reviews and Appropriate Box Level and Software Reviews During the 2012 and 2013 Timeframe. Travel to and From Aerospace Corporation Facilities and All Goes-r Meeting Locations Is Authorized and Included in This Tasking. Aerospace Corporation Shall Provide Detailed Input to Code 300 Review Team Chairman S Report Within 14 Days After Each Review Supported in An Electronic Format. the Contractor Shall Then Provide A Timely Joint Iirt Briefing to the Goes-r Program Office at A Location of Mutual Convenience Within 30 Days After Each Review Supported. An Electronic Version of the Briefing Package Shall Be Delivered 24 Hours Prior to Each Briefing. NASA Shall Provide Project Information (Technical Data, Schedules, Etc.) As Necessary to Support Iirt Activities. to This End, the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle. the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Independent Inspection, Analysis (Including Modeling and Simulation), And/or Test Shall Be Used in Execution of This Support. Assessments May Include Support (Direct or Indirect) to Architecture and Systems Definition; Strategic Planning and Technology Road-mapping; Performance Evaluation or Trades Studies (Including Technical, Cost, Schedule, And/or Risk).NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.6MFeb 28, 2012
Human Landing System (Hls) Program Office SupportNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.6MSep 25, 2019
Strategy & Architecture (Sa) Program Planning Support for Exploration Systems Development Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.5MJun 14, 2023
IGF::CL::IGF Contract# J-FBI-12-174 Aerospace Corporation, Option Year 3, Pop: 7/30/15 - 7/29/2016 Incremental FundingFederal Bureau of Investigation · USAspending ↗
$3.5MSep 3, 2015
IGF::OT::IGF Other Functions. Engineering and Services. 2. Purpose, Objective, and Background of Work to Be Performed: Nasa's Objective Is to Obtain An Independent Assessment of the Security Risks Inherent in the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Space Network Ground Systems Located at the White Sands Complex (Wsc) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. These Systems Handle Sensitive But Unclassified Data for Various NASA Customers Having A Desire to Ensure Adequate Control and Protection of Their Mission Critical Data. 3. Description of the Work to Be Performed: Aerospace Will Perform the Following Subtasks: 3.1. Aerospace Will Conduct An Annual Penetration Test of the Ancc at the Gsfc White Sands Complex. Aerospace Will Coordinate the Time and Procedures for the Penetration Test with the White Sands Complex IT Security Personnel. (Note: Penetration Test Procedures Are Built by the Contractor and Approved by NASA). 3.2. Aerospace Will Investigate, Evaluate, and Provide Recommended Solutions to IT Security Issues Associated with Upgrades to Sn Systems. Aerospace Will Evaluate Sgss Approaches with Respect to Information Assurance for the Space Network Project, and Perform Other Information Assurance Related Tasks in Support of the Space Network As Directed by the Government NASA Sponsor. 4. Deliverables/milestones: Aerospace Will Provide the Following Deliverables for Their Associated Subtask: Subtask 3.1 A) An Exit Briefing to Wsc Security Immediately Following the Performance of the On-site Portion of the Penetration Test B) A Summary Slide Package for the Purpose of Briefing Management and Security Organizations. (1 Month After Test) C) A Final Written Report Delineating the Process and Findings. (3 Month After Test) Subtask 3.2 A) A Summary of Findings to the Tm Following Each Major Review Within 2 Weeks After the Review. B) As Needed, A Summary Briefing, Suitable for Management, Detailing Specific Issues and Concerns As They Are Uncovered. C) An Informal Summary of Activities and Findings to the Tm Each Month.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.3MSep 26, 2012
NASA Hq Exploration Systems Development (Esd)support to the Esd Enterprise for Esd/heomdNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.3MSep 19, 2019
Sses to Office of Space Weather Observation (Swo) to 13National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.3MApr 28, 2026
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.3MApr 29, 2022
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for Daas.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.3MSep 20, 2022
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring (Pam) for the Science Mission Directorate (Smd)NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.2MApr 14, 2026
New Cryogenic Fluids Management Project SupportNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.2MAug 18, 2022
Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities As Well As Systems Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Activities for Integrated.exploration Systems and Missions.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.2MOct 29, 2020
Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs(crsra) Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.2MSep 26, 2024
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.2MMar 31, 2020
Msc Project Formulation Support- Assistance to Help Lead the Day to Day Project Management (Including the Development of Project Plans, Semps) of Several Projects Within the Msc Office Portfolio.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.1MJun 26, 2023
NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services Support for Commercial Crew Program Safety and Mission Assurance.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.1MSep 26, 2022
IGF::OT::IGF the Center Director at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) Is Responsible for Managing the Centers Diverse and Complex Research and Development Portfolio; Formulating the Centers Future Science and Technology Goals and Leading An Integrated Program of Investments and Initiatives Aligned to Meet Those Goals. Accordingly, Aerospace Shall Provide Qualified Technical Expertise to the Goddard Center Director to Conduct Assessments of NASA Programs and Projects, Project Management, Science, Engineering and Technology in Accordance with the Priorities As Established by the Center Director. the Priorities May Change As the Center Directors Discretion. Aerospace Is Tasked to Provide Knowledgeable Observations in Areas Requested by the Gsfc Center Director with A Focus on Program Execution and Potential Risks. Jwst Is the Planned Successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, and Is A Technically Challenging Project to Build A Spacecraft Consisting of A 6.5 Meter Primary Mirror and Four Primary Instruments Operating in the Infrared Spectrum at Very Low Temperatures, While Orbiting Approximately 1.5 Million Kilometers From the Earth. Because of the Complexity of the Project, Jwst Is Already Subject to Independent External Reviews, and This Team Is Not Intended to Duplicate or Confirm the Findings of Those Reviews. the Contractor Will Be A Member of the Team That Will Provide An Ad Hoc Assessment of the Program for the Center Director, Analyze the Budget, and Will Identify Threats That Are Not Being Assessed, If Any. Examples of the Efforts That the Contractor Will Perform Include the List Below, But Will Not Be Limited To: 1. Conduct Special Studies and Analyses to Support Center Leadership Decision Making. These May Include, But Are Not Limited To: A. Analysis of Alternatives and Cost Estimates; and B. Analysis of Alternatives for Measuring Performance Management and Success Factor Indicators. 2. Assess Program and Project Schedules 3. Meetings Supporting Class C/d Missions 4. Develop and Present Finding on Future Launch Vehicles 5. Support the Center on Presidential Transition ActivitiesNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.1MOct 4, 2016
IGF::OT::IGF Cost, Schedule and Systems Engineering Research and Analysis Support. the Deputy Director for Planning and Business Management Flight Projects Directorate (Fpd) at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) Has Been Developing A Series of Business Change Initiatives (Bci) Focused at Improving the Cost and Schedule Performance of Missions Executed at the Center. This Position Has the Responsibility for Managing the Centers Diverse and Complex Flight Project Portfolio to Ensure That Cost and Schedule Constraints Are Met While Meeting Required Technical Objectives. Task Description 1. Class D Research and Analysis A. Summarize Lessons Learned From USAF and NASA Class D Missions; B. Review NASA and Center Documentation Regarding Requirements for NASA Class D Science Missions; and C. Develop Recommendations for Consistent Terminology and Practices for NASA Class D Missions 2. Assess Contribution of Schedule Growth to Cost Growth. A. Identify Contribution of Schedule Growth to Cost Growth by Assessing Historical NASA Mission Science Cost and Schedule Data; B. Work with Goddard Personnel to Identify Specific Examples of Schedule Growth Impact on Cost Growth; and C. Develop Briefing/paper to Present Results. 3. Quantification of Threat Assessments A. Identify Threat Assessment Quantification Metric and Propose Process to Present at Code 400 Post Monthly Status Review (Msr) Briefing; B. Actively Work with Project(s) to Take Risks From Existing Risk List and Quantify Cost and Schedule Threats; C. Define and Establish A Framework for Identifying Robust Threat Reporting Commensurate with Risk Reporting; and D. Streamline Active Threat Mitigation to Avoid Cost and Schedule Growth Across the Flight Projects Portfolio. 4. Historical Technical and Programmatic Growth, and Contingency Assessment A. Leveraging Off of Existing Work, Identify Spacecraft Mass and Power, and Cost and Schedule Growth for Historical Science Missions Including Gsfc and Other NASA Centers; B. Identify Averages, Variability and Trending Data Separated by Center and Science Theme; C. Identify the Historic Spacecraft Mass and Power Contingency and Cost and Schedule Reserve Posture at Each Major Milestone for the Mission Investigated; and D. Develop Guidelines to Be Used for Assessment of New Spacecraft As A Function of Each Major Milestone. 5. Support the Bci Action Teams A. Participate in and Provide Research and Analysis Support to Existing Bci Action Teams As Requested; B. Leverage Aerospace Corporation Tools, Methods, and Processes to Perform Assessments and Analysis to Support Project Control, As Well As Assist in Identifying and Defining Project Control Best Practices; and C. Support Programmatic Analysis As Needed for Center Projects.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.1MJul 20, 2016
IGF::OT::IGF -- Technical and Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.1MNov 13, 2013
Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.0MJan 13, 2011
To Provide Direct Support to the Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment Project - Services: the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle. the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Tasks Orders Will Be Issued to Perform Services for Any of Gsfc S or Arc S Organizational Entities Related to Parts, Components, Software, Subsystems, Systems, and Systems of Systems Circumscribed by Aerospace S Core Functions. Types of NASA Endeavors May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Spacecraft; Instruments or Other Payloads; Observatories; Launch Vehicles (For Sub-orbital, Orbital, Lunar, or Interplanetary Missions); Launch Abort Systems; Rovers, Landers, or Impact Vehicles; Ground Systems (Including Mission Operations, Data Processing and Dissemination, Launch Operations, Etc.); Facilities (E.g. Research, Test, Launch); Space and Ground Networks; Balloons; Ground Support Equipment; Simulators; and Non-flight Models or Prototypes. Assessments May Include Support (Direct or Indirect) to Architecture and Systems Definition; Strategic Planning and Technology Road-mapping; Performance Evaluation or Trades Studies (Including Technical, Cost, Schedule, And/or Risk); Acquisition and Project Management; Systems Engineering; Design Analysis (Preliminary or Detailed Design); Assembly, Integration, and Test; Requirements Verification; Test Instrumentation; Data Systems Management; Launch and Post-launch Operations; Mission Assurance (Including Launch Verification); Systems Safety; Research and Technology; Documentation; Maintenance; Sustaining Engineering; Spectrum Management; Configuration Management, and Others. Independent Inspection, Analysis (Including Modeling and Simulation), And/or Test Shall Be Used in Execution of This Support. the Contractor Shall Also Ensure That Support Is Provided That Has Significant Working Knowledge of Current and Near Future Technologies That Apply to Modernizing This Ground System.NASA · USAspending ↗
$3.0MJan 11, 2012
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Headquarters Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$3.0MMar 29, 2017
Se&i SupportNASA · USAspending ↗
$3.0MNov 22, 2020
On-site Techincal Support Services for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd)NASA · USAspending ↗
$2.9MSep 18, 2019
Cost Analysis Data Requirement (Cadre) Development to NASA Headquarters (Hq). the Cadre Is A Means to Collect and Track A Project S Historical Programmatic, Technical, and Cost Information and Serves As Key Source Document for the Cost Analysis Division (Cad) and the Independent Program Assessment Office (Ipao). Both of These Offices Are A Part of NASA Office of Independent Program and Cost Evaluation (Ipce). in Addition, the Cadre Will Be Incorporated Into the One NASA Cost Engineering (Once) Data Base to Facilitate Ipce Engineering and Cost Tool Development. Using Cadre and the Once Database, A Better Understanding of the Concept Design Changes and Their Associate Cost in the Project Life Cycle Will Be Attained Resulting in More Advanced Costing Practices and Tools. Cadre Consists of Three Parts: Part A Is General Descriptive Information, Part B Provides Technical Data, and Part C Contains Project Cost Data. the Contractor, Along with the Task Monitor, Shall Arrange to Meet with the Appropriate Project Management Staff to Identify Data Sources for the Cadre. Data Sources May Include Paper Artifacts or Electronic Documents. the Government Task Leader and the Contractor Will Work with the Project to Determine Location and the Access Mode to Acquire the Documents. the Contractor Shall Collect the Data From the Sources and Then Assemble These Data Into the Most Current Cadre Template. the Task Leader Will Make the Most Recent Templates Available at the Time of Task Award. the Contractor Shall Collect Cadre Information on the Targeted Projects. Cad Recognizes the Difficulty of Collecting Project Data and Expects the Contractor to Provide Its Best Effort in Completing Many Project Cadre Events As Possible in Accordance with the Applicable Cadre Template Version. the Contractor Shall Also Collect the Source Documents From Which the Cadres Were Developed and Include Them in the Final Deliverable.NASA · USAspending ↗
$2.9MOct 6, 2011
Spaceborne Support ServicesU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗
$2.8MDec 4, 2020
The Aerospace Corporation Will Provide Support to the Space Launch System (Sls) Systems Engineering and Integration Office (Seio)NASA · USAspending ↗
$2.8MDec 13, 2019
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Follow-on Task Order Award.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.8MMar 25, 2016
IGF::OT::IGF the Contractor Shall Provide Cost/technical Data Package (Ctdp) Development Services. These Services Shall Include the Resources, Personnel, Facilities,(unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish Tasks.NASA · USAspending ↗
$2.8MDec 17, 2015
IGF::OT::IGF the Purpose of Task Order No. T0002 Is for Engineering, Technical and Professional Support Services for the Goes-r to Deliver A Fully Integrated End-to-end System That Spans the Work Overseen by Both NASA and Noaa Project Offices.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.8MDec 6, 2012
Professional Technical SupportNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.7MNov 24, 2009
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.7MApr 29, 2020
Commercial Crew Program (Ccp) Safety and Mission Assurance (Sma) Fiscal Year (Fy) 22 NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services (Nseets) Task Order.NASA · USAspending ↗
$2.7MSep 29, 2021
Task Order for Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.7MNov 24, 2008
IGF:OT::IGF Oppa Task OrderNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗
$2.6MJun 13, 2019

Largest awards
Award	Awarded	Obligated	Ceiling
FY19 Engineering ServicesU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗	Oct 1, 2018	$8.57B	$19.23B
IGF::CL::IGF Aerospace Ffrdc Contract From 1 Oct 2013 to 30 Sept 2018U.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗	Oct 1, 2013	$4.29B	$4.38B
Aerospace Ffrdc ContractU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗	Oct 31, 2008	$4.04B	$4.36B
The Aerospace CorporationU.S. Air Force · USAspending ↗	Oct 18, 2007	$821M	$0*
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets) to Provide On/off-site Project Independent Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Testing, Consulting, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Evaluation of Project And/or Programs.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 29, 2020	$195M	$195M
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets)NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 27, 2019	$141M	$305M
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and Defense ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗	Dec 31, 2019	$139M	$149M
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services (Nseets).NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 23, 2024	$59.6M	$72.0M
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and Defense ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗	May 31, 2025	$41.8M	$146M
Special Studies/analysis- Aeronautical/spaceNASA · USAspending ↗	Jun 10, 2011	$36.2M	$210M
IGF::OT::IGF Funds for Goes-r Ground Project Chief Engineer and Goes-r Program Support. Aerospace Will Provide Senior Technical Support to the Development, Integration, and Verification of the Goes-r Ground System Across Several Nasa-gsfc Engineering Management Teams. These Teams Will Include Chief Engineering, Ground System Project, and Program Management Teams. Whereas NASA Has Overall System Engineering Responsibility for the Delivery of This Large Specialized Goes-r Ground System, Contractor Support Will Require A Strong Background in NASA Produced Systems Including A Thorough Knowledge of NASA Processes, Procedures, Engineering Techniques and Approaches, Specifically Relevant to NASA and Gsfc Engineering Infrastructure and Capabilities. This Support Will Be Needed to Produce Specific Engineering and Technical Products to Support Ground System Acquisition, Delivery, Launch Support, and Successful On-orbit Operations to Include, But Not Be Limited To, the Following Areas: (A) Provide Experienced Launch Proven Support of All Phase C/d Mission Development to Include System Acquisition, Hardware and Software As Well As On-orbit Procedure Development, and Engineering Sustainment Plans. B) Provide Support for A Corresponding System-level Integrated Product That Includes System Level Troubleshooting and the Corresponding Resolution of Ground System Discrepancies Through A Yet to Be Derived Ground System Verification Process. C) Support to Devise and Implement A Ground System Configuration Control Process. D) Support to Produce A New Timeline for A Series of Mission-level Reviews to Include Events From Release Rmm Through to Launch. for These Reviews, Contractor Is to Supply Technical Review Content Where Applicable. Project and Program Reviews Include, But Are Not Limited, To: Orrs, Pmrs, Forr, and Launch Reviews Using the Snpp Mission As A Success Model. E) Support to Produce A Fully Integrated Test Process That Includes All Ground System Requirements Levels 6 Through 2, Flight and Instrument Systems Especially Those Relative to Thermal Vac and Ground to Spacecraft Pre-shipment Testing, As Well As A Test Process That Includes A Yet Evolving National and International Weather Service Customer Base. F) Provide Major Technical Input and Multi-mission Coordination Between the Goes Ground Project, Flight Project, As Well As Coordination and Problem Resolution Between Competing Resources of the Goes-r, Snpp, and Jpss Missions. G) Provide Significant Design Support to the Forming of A New Master Ground System Schedule, to Include the Generation of A Near-real Time Schedule Monitoring Process That Will Be Used to Assess and Correct Technical and Schedule Risks at the Project and Program Levels, the Results of Which Will Result in Solutions That Will Be Used to Resolve and Mitigate Risks. H) Leverage Cross Program Support Between Goes-r, Snpp, Jpss, Other NASA Entities, the Department of Defense (DOD) and Other Intelligence Community (Ic) Programs As Needed. I) Assist the Chief Gsp Engineer in Launch Asset Requirement Analysis.NASA · USAspending ↗	Jun 24, 2013	$28.9M	$29.6M
System Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Support and Independent Technical and Programmatic Analysis for the Offices of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (Dnn - NA-20)U.S. Department of Energy · USAspending ↗	May 31, 2025	$20.5M	$85.0M
Programmatic Assessment&monitoring for the Science Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 26, 2019	$18.1M	$18.3M
Professional and Scientifc ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 19, 2009	$18.0M	$0*
New Task Order for Support of the Space Launch System (Sls) Spacecraft/payload Integration and Evolution Office (Spie)NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 30, 2019	$17.6M	$17.6M
Specialized Engineering Support to Joint Polar Satellite System (Jpss) Flight Segment Restructuring of the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (Npoess) Has Resulted in Noaa and NASA Assuming Acquisition Responsibility for the Afternoon Orbit of the Constellation. These Satellites, Renamed the Joint Polar Satellite System (Jpss) Flight Segment, Will Be Developed by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) for Noaa. in Order to Assure the Success of the Jpss Development, Gsfc Requires Support From Staff From the Aerospace Corporation Who Had Previously Worked on Npoess As Well As Specialized Engineering Support Services Particularly in the Area of Optical Focal Plane Developments in Support of Instrument Development/testing and Evaluation Activities. the Contractor Shall Provide Electrical Systems Engineering Support for Jpss. This Support Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Developing Jpss Program and Mission Specifications, Revising And/or Developing Jpss Interface Documents, Conducting Trade Studies in Support of Jpss Architecture Definition and Evolution, Managing Mission- and Observatory-level Technical Budgets, Monitoring Spacecraft Contractor in Design and Procurement Activities, Participating in Spacecraft Progress Meetings; Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Anomaly Boards; Parts/material Boards; Etc., and Assisting in Problem Resolution the Contractor Shall Provide Instrument Systems Engineering Services to Jpss. These Services Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Supporting Npoess to Jpss Instrument Transition by Preparing Technical Documentation for Instrument Contracts, Coordinating Instrument Requirements with Mission- and Observatory-level Requirements, Evaluating Instrument Compliance with NASA Technical Standards, Conducting Trade Studies in Support of Instrument Accommodation, Supporting the Instrument Systems Engineering Staff, Managing Instrument Risk Processes, Assisting with Configuration Change Process for Instruments, and Participating in Instrument Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Etc. the Contractor Shall Provide Engineering Services to Oversee the Jpss Instrument Development. These Services Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Supporting Npoess to Jpss Instrument Transition by Preparing Technical Documentation for Instrument Contracts, Coordinating Instrument Requirements with Mission- and Observatory-level Requirements, Monitoring the Omps and Cris Contractor in Execution of Instrument Build and Test, Participating in Instrument Progress Meetings; Design Reviews; Test Readiness Reviews; Anomaly Boards; Parts/material Boards; Etc., Reviewing Plans and Procedures, Assisting in Problem Resolution, and Reviewing Test Data for Specification Compliance.NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 28, 2012	$17.3M	$17.4M
IGF::OT::IGF. Funds to Support the Exploration Systems Development Division. the Exploration Systems Development (Esd) Division Has Requested Aerospace to Provide Technical and Programmatic Analysis, Consultation and Evaluation in Support of NASA S Exploration Enterprise. This Support Will Include Assistance with Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities As Well As Systems Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Activities for Integrated Exploration Systems and Missions. Specific Assignments Will Be Directed by Esd and Will Specify in Which Programmatic or Technical Areas Aerospace Is to Focus Its Resources. Aerospace Will Provide Subject Matter Experts, and Perform Independent Analyses, As Requested, in Support of the Government's Decisions. the Level of Fidelity for Independent Assessments Will Be Tailored According to the Information and Time Available. Priorities and Schedules Will Be Established by Mutual Agreement Between Esd and Aerospace. Support to Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities Include But Are Not Limited To: . Budget Evaluation and Assessment . Cost and Schedule Risk Data Validation with Historical Data. . Identification of Major Cost and Schedule Risk Drivers . Joint Cost and Schedule Confidence Level (Jcl) Methodology Development and Assessment . Targeted Use of Aerospace Programmatic Assessment Processes and Tools to Enhance, Supplement, or Validate Esd Processes Support to Se&i Activities May Include But Are Not Limited To: . Vehicle Environments . Loads, Dynamics and Structures . Hardware Systems and Subsystems . Ground and Flight Software . Guidance, Navigation and Control . Mission Analysis . Flight Safety and Crew Rating . Mission, System and Hardware Risk . Launch Vehicle, Payload/spacecraft and Ground Systems Integration . Manufacturing, Assembly, Processing and Operations . Ground Command, Control, Communication . Range Systems Operations and Integration in Addition to Focused Assessments, Aerospace Will Provide the Following Advisory Services for Esd: A. Provide Personnel and Expertise Necessary to Perform On-site NASA Hq Support and Other Requested Services, and Participate in Reviews and Meetings B. Collaborate with NASA Civil Servants and Support Contractors C. Participate in Major Government and Contractor Program Reviews and Provide Technical Advice Regarding Designs, Production, Integration, Readiness, Risk, Overall Systems Analyses, and Programmatic Issues D. Participate in Recurring NASA and Contractor Teleconferences E. Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings in Support of Specific Issues When Aerospace Is Involved in the Assessment/resolution of That Issue.NASA · USAspending ↗	May 31, 2013	$16.0M	$17.4M
IGF::OT::IGF Other Functions - the Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) Will Provide End-to-end Independent Programmatic and Technical Monitoring and Assessment Functions That (1) Cover the Full Developmental Lifecycle, (2) Provide for Identification and Assessment of Technical, Cost and Schedule Risk, (3) Provide A Capability to Predict Risk Realization, and Project Cost /Schedule Growth Over Time, and (4) Provide Transparency to the Program Executive (Pe), Program Analyst (Pa),theme Director, and Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Associate Administrator (Aa). the Purpose of This Effort Is to Provide An Additional and An Independent Source of Information Intended to Complement That Provided by the Project and Sponsoring Program Office. NASA Is Requesting A Greater Level of Transparency and Insight Into the Technical and Programmatic Status of Smd Flight Project Developments. This Is Expected to Include A Regular and Systematic Review and Reporting of Project Technical and Programmatic Data Currently Available to the Agency. Data Provided by Projects Will Be Collected and An Assessment and Integration Function Will Be Used to Report Information in Concise and Comprehensive View of the Project's Status. IT Is Intended That This Approach Provide Insight Into Aspects of A Project That Are Trending in the Wrong Direction and Can Be Expeditiously Identified and Managed, to Avoid Significant Cost and Schedule Growth. Aerospace Provides Independent Programmatic (Cost and Schedule) and Technical Risk Assessments Starting in Pre-phase A and Phase A, Phase B, at Major Development Milestones, and on A Monthly Basis, Through A Mission Analysis Engineering (Mae) Function. This Effort Spans the Smd Portfolio of Flight Projects, Which Includes Earth and Planetary Science, Heliophysics and Astrophysics, and the Joint Agency Satellite Directorate (Jasd) Programmatic Themes. the Aerospace Support to the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects Will Include Personnel, Analysis Tools, Processes and the Required Expertise. the Aerospace Effort Is Structured to Ensure That the Needed Information and Insight Is Available Within One Monthly Reporting Cycle During the Reporting Lifecycle of the Mission. the Maes Will Work Communications and Report All Assessments Thru Channels As Defined by NASA. NASA Will Also Define When and How the Results Should Be Conveyed to the Program Executives (Pe), Lead Program Analyst (Pa), Program Office (Po), Division Director, Smd/aa, or Any Other Party. Depending on the Data Available From the Project, Aerospace May Develop Alternative Means, Other Than Evm-basis Analysis, of Assessing the Project S Progress Against the Baseline Plan, Including the Use of Milestone Counts and Other Benchmarking Data. Monthly Deliveries Will Include, for Example, A Monthly Updated Risk List, Cost/schedule Volatility Report, Lien&reserve Report, and A Monthly Project (4-SQUARE) Report. Aerospace Will Also Monitor for Significant Changes to the Project Baseline and Will Report on the Assessed Impacts to Program Risk Posture and Executability. Travel Will Be Required As Requested by NASA to Support Analysis. Deliverables May Be in the Form of Presentations, Written Reports, and Oral Reports.NASA · USAspending ↗	Mar 26, 2012	$15.8M	$15.8M
IGF::OT::IGF Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Programmatic Assessment and Monitoring. the Contractor Shall Provide Independent Programmatic and Technical Assessment Functions That CAN:(1) Identify and Assess Project Risks Whether Technical, Cost and Schedule Related and Predict the Probabilities and Consequences of Their Realization; (2) Predict the Growth of Project Costs and Schedules Over Time Due to Risks and Uncertainty; and (3) Communicate Results and Findings in A Clear, Concise Manner to Smd Program Executives (Pes), Program Analysts (Pas), Theme Directors, the Science Mission Directorate (Smd) Associate Administrator (Aa) and Staff Members As Needed, the Contractor Shall Also: (1) Conduct Monthly Monitoring of A Designated Subset of the Most Challenging and Complex Flight Projects As They Proceed Through Design, Development, and Implementation in Terms of the Evolution of Their Programmatic and Technical Risks, Cost at Completion and Delivery Milestones; (2) Conduct Special Studies and Assessments of the Past Performance of Flight Programs in Order to Predict Better Smds Future Performance; and (3) Provide Technical and Programmatic Assessments of Non-flight Smd Programs and Projects.the Contractor Shall Support the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects to Include Experienced Personnel, Analysis and Assessment Tools, Processes and Reporting Functions. Its Efforts Shall Be Structured to Ensure That the Needed Data, Findings and Insights Are Available in A Timely Manner to Support Smd Reviews and Decision Making. the Contractor Shall Designate for Each Assigned Smd Division or Theme A Mission Analysis Engineer (Mae) Who Shall Be Responsible for Coordinating All Analyses Required for the Assessment and Monitoring Functions of the Division or Themes Projects. Each Mae Shall: (1) Maintain the Knowledge Base for the Divisions Projects, Including Full Knowledge of All On-going Programmatic and Technical Assessments; (2) Ensure That Key Analysts and Subject Matter Experts Attend Major Milestone and Selected Project Reviews; and (3) Present Analyses, Findings and Insights to Audiences Identified by Smd Decision Makers.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 7, 2016	$13.8M	$13.9M
Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (Eros) Landsat Mission Operations Project and Landsat 9 Development ProjectU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗	Nov 30, 2020	$13.7M	$29.9M
The Contractor Shall Provide System Engineering, Special Studies and Assessments Support to Meet NASA S Mission, Goals and Objectives. the Purpose of This Support Is to Provide NASA Management with Timely, Objective System Engineering, Special Studies and Assessments of Programs, Projects And/or Strategic Issues. the Key Technical Areas of Support Include Concept Design, Alternatives Analysis, Technology Readiness, Risk Identification and Mitigation, Life Cycle Cost, and Schedule Evaluation.NASA · USAspending ↗	Nov 6, 2007	$12.7M	$0*
Seets Task 019/0 Jpss-ground Data Products Algorithms and Engineering Science and Engineering Support: Procured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), Through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Jpss Will Provide Continuity of Critical Observations for Accurate Weather Forecasting, Reliable Severe Storm Outlooks, Global Measurements of Atmospheric and Oceanic Conditions Such As Sea Surface Temperatures, Ozone, and More. the Data Products and Algorithms (Dpa) and the Data Products Engineering (Dpe) Segments of the Ground Project Are Responsible for the Development, Verification and Support to Science Algorithms in Cgs. This Task Is to Support the Jpss Ground Data Products Groups. This Task Order Is Issued for the Acquisition of Specialized Engineering, Evaluation and Test Services for the NASA Jpss Data Product Groups Related to the Development and Verification of Jpss Cgs Operational Algorithms Under Dpa and Dpe. the Contractor Shall Provide Engineering Subject Matter Expertise and Project Monitoring Communication and Coordination Both Within the Jpss Project and with External Providers to Assure Correct Production of Jpss Ground Interface Data Processing Segment (Idps) and Field Terminal Segment (Fts) Operational Data Products in Support of Dpe and Dpa Activities. the Data Product Validation and Algorithm Development Teams Under Dpa Direction Are Led by Noaa Center for Applications and Research (Star) and Include Other Contractors or Nasa/noaa Partners or Grantees That Provide Development, Support or Service to the Jpss Ground Project for Operational Algorithms. Conduct Investigations of and Perform Characterization, Calibration, Verification and Validation of Sensor Science Data Record Products and Environmental Data Record Products From the Observatories Managed or Processed by the Jpss Cgs. Validation of Sensor Science Data Record Products and Environmental Data Record Products As Assigned. Jpss Ground Project Primary Customers Are the Weather Centrals (Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (Fnmoc), Naval Oceanographic Office (Navo), Air Force Weather Agency (Afwa) and the National Environmental Data and Information Service (Nesdis). Contractor Shall Support Program Management Reviews, Meetings with Program Customers, Technical Interchange Meetings, and Professional Meetings As Required and Authorized. Configuration Management Systems and Document Will Be Covered Under the Project Configuration Management Plan.NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 24, 2012	$12.4M	$13.2M
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 6, 2008	$12.0M	$0*
Space Systems Research and Development / Engineering Support for Osgs.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Sep 20, 2022	$11.7M	$12.7M
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Feb 26, 2009	$11.0M	$18.0M
Nasa-wide Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services Support for Commercial Crew Program Safety and Mission Assurance.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 22, 2023	$10.6M	$11.2M
IGF::OT::IGF Engineering Support for Landsat 7, 8, and 9U.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗	Nov 30, 2015	$10.5M	$10.5M
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for OspoNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 30, 2023	$9.9M	$10.0M
New Task Order for Support of the Space Launch System (Sls) Spacecraft/payload Integration and Evolution Office (Spie)NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 12, 2024	$9.7M	$12.5M
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for SwoNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 26, 2023	$9.7M	$9.7M
Traffic Coordination System for Space (Tracss) Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Sep 25, 2024	$8.3M	$8.3M
Task Order for Professional and Technical ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Dec 17, 2008	$7.9M	$0*
Ffrdc- Engineering Support ServicesU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗	Dec 1, 2008	$7.9M	$0*
The Contractor Shall Provide Engineering/scientific Services for Advanced Research and Technology Development to Define and Prove the New Disksat System Concept.NASA · USAspending ↗	Apr 28, 2022	$7.8M	$7.8M
"Consortium for Space Mobility and .Isam Capabilities (Cosmic) Management .And Systems Engineering Support.for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd)".NASA · USAspending ↗	Nov 1, 2023	$7.7M	$7.7M
Independent Assessment for Space Flight ProgramNASA · USAspending ↗	Apr 9, 2008	$7.7M	$10.1M
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring for the Science Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗	Nov 23, 2022	$7.6M	$7.6M
New Task Order for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (Ntp) Project Support.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 30, 2019	$7.4M	$7.4M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Award of Task Order for Osgs.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 21, 2017	$7.3M	$7.3M
Tdrs Project Support: This Effort Provides for the Aerospace Corporation Support of the Tdrs Project Office at the Goddard Space Flight Center for the Programmatic and Technical Management of the Tdrs K Program. the Effort Will Include But Not Be Limited to the Provision of System Engineering, Telecommunications System Engineering, and Resident Office Surveillance Support to the Project Office. Activities Include But Are Not Limited to Requirements Analyses, Design Analyses, Modeling and Simulation, Cost Analysis Support, Architectural Studies, Trade Studies, Evaluation of Tdrs Contractor Designs and Implementation Approaches, Analyses of Verification and Validation Approaches, Development of Project Control Plans That Comply with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Government Requirements, and Participation in Tdrs K/l/m Design Reviews Covering the Space, Ground, and Operations Segments of the Program. Systems Engineering Support Will Include A Senior Systems Engineer (Collocated at Gsfc) Who Will Coordinate Any Other Support Required, Including But Not Limited To, Spacecraft Subsystem and Component Discipline Support, Launch Vehicle Integration Support, Resident Office Surveillance Support, and Ground Station Engineering Support. the Contractor Shall Provide Systems Engineering Support, to Include Any Special Studies Requested by the Project Office. the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Other Support for This Task May Be Provided at Aerospace Facilities, Other Subcontractor Facilities (Where Any Necessary Security Requirements Will Be Satisfied). This Task May Involve the Review and Analysis of Proprietary Data and May Require Aerospace to Execute Nondisclosure Agreements, As Necessary.NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 29, 2012	$6.6M	$6.9M
Task Order for Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Dec 16, 2008	$6.6M	$0*
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for OsaapNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 31, 2023	$6.4M	$6.4M
Tracss and Crsra Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 11, 2023	$6.2M	$6.2M
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 1, 2020	$5.8M	$5.8M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Dec 29, 2016	$5.5M	$5.5M
Professional Technical Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 30, 2009	$5.5M	$0*
IGF::OT::IGF Advisory ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 2, 2015	$5.5M	$6.1M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Award of Task Order for Osgs / Petd.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 7, 2017	$5.4M	$8.6M
IGF::OT::IGF Jpss Space Asset Protection Program (Sapp) Support. the Contractor Will Provide System Engineering Support. Review and Perform Analysis to Inform Architecture Design Decisions. Conduct Analysis of the Mission. Implement Threat Detection and Mitigation Options and Advise the Sapp and JPSS-2 Personnel. Identify and Document Lessons Learned From the Beginning to the End of the Task. Provide Personnel Capable of Reviewing and Assessing Material. Consult with Sapp to Ensure That Products Are Appropriately Classified. the Joint Polar Satellite SYSTEM-2 (JPSS-2) Mission Is Jointly Implemented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) As An Operational Mission Providing Environmental Sensing From A Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit, in Order to Meet the National Needs for Weather and Climate Information. the JPSS-2 Mission Collects and Transmits Stored Mission Data. the Contractor Shall Review JPSS-2 Mission Fault Tree Analyses (Fta) and Probabilistic Risk Assessments (Pra) and Perform A Space Asset Protection Gap-analysis to Inform Architecture Design Decisions. Prioritize Malicious Risks and Provide Detection and Mitigation Options.NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 18, 2014	$5.2M	$5.2M
Sses to Systems Architecture and Engineering (Sae)(to 11)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	May 6, 2025	$5.2M	$5.2M
Programmatic Assessments and Monitoring (Pam) for the Science Mission Directorate (Smd)NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 20, 2024	$5.1M	$5.1M
Task Order Contract for ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Dec 19, 2007	$5.0M	$0*
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Osaap Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 30, 2017	$4.9M	$5.3M
IGF::OT::IGF -- Independent and Objective Technical and Systems Engineering Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 18, 2013	$4.8M	$4.8M
Engineering Program Planning Support for the Artemis Campaigns Development (Acd) of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (Esdmd)NASA · USAspending ↗	Jan 19, 2023	$4.7M	$4.9M
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring for the Science Mission Directorate - Support the Mission Analysis Engineering Function for Smd Projects to Include Experienced Personnel, Analysis and Assessment Tools, Processes and Reporting Functions.NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 13, 2025	$4.7M	$6.0M
Sses to Ospo -Mission Engineering Services (To 9)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Aug 30, 2024	$4.6M	$8.2M
Discovery/new Frontiers General Systems Engineering SupportNASA · USAspending ↗	Oct 1, 2008	$4.3M	$0*
NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services (Nseets) Task Order for FY23.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 26, 2022	$4.3M	$5.4M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Class Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 30, 2017	$4.2M	$5.0M
IGF::OT::IGF Subsystem Flight Validation Mission to Test Cots Components and Subsystems That Will Enable New Proximity Operations and Communications Capabilities for Cubesats and Other Spacecraft.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 28, 2012	$4.2M	$4.4M
Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Jan 13, 2011	$4.1M	$0*
Program Management Support for the Radioisotope Power Systems (Rps) Program at the NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA · USAspending ↗	Jan 31, 2024	$4.1M	$4.1M
Mod to Add Additional WorkNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 27, 2007	$4.0M	$0*
On-site Programmatic and Technical Support Services.for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd).NASA · USAspending ↗	Dec 21, 2023	$4.0M	$4.0M
Goes-r Iirt the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Is Serving As System Integrator for the Noaa Goes-r Spacecraft. Goes-r Is the Planned Follow-up Weather Satellite for the Goes N P Series Now in Orbit. Aerospace Corporation Has Been Providing Independent Integrated Review Team (Iirt) Support to the NASA Goes Program Office Since the Goes-k Satellite Time Frame Through the Present Goes-r Series Design and Development. to Ensure Proper Continuity of the Design Review Process, Follow-on Effort by This Key Contractor Is Required. Aerospace Corporation Shall Provide Technical Leadership As Co-chair (With NASA Gsfc Code 300 and Goes-r Technical Staff) to Spacecraft and Instrument Iirts for Key Milestone Reviews and Appropriate Box Level and Software Reviews During the 2012 and 2013 Timeframe. Travel to and From Aerospace Corporation Facilities and All Goes-r Meeting Locations Is Authorized and Included in This Tasking. Aerospace Corporation Shall Provide Detailed Input to Code 300 Review Team Chairman S Report Within 14 Days After Each Review Supported in An Electronic Format. the Contractor Shall Then Provide A Timely Joint Iirt Briefing to the Goes-r Program Office at A Location of Mutual Convenience Within 30 Days After Each Review Supported. An Electronic Version of the Briefing Package Shall Be Delivered 24 Hours Prior to Each Briefing. NASA Shall Provide Project Information (Technical Data, Schedules, Etc.) As Necessary to Support Iirt Activities. to This End, the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle. the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Independent Inspection, Analysis (Including Modeling and Simulation), And/or Test Shall Be Used in Execution of This Support. Assessments May Include Support (Direct or Indirect) to Architecture and Systems Definition; Strategic Planning and Technology Road-mapping; Performance Evaluation or Trades Studies (Including Technical, Cost, Schedule, And/or Risk).NASA · USAspending ↗	Feb 28, 2012	$3.6M	$3.6M
Human Landing System (Hls) Program Office SupportNASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 25, 2019	$3.6M	$3.7M
Strategy & Architecture (Sa) Program Planning Support for Exploration Systems Development Mission DirectorateNASA · USAspending ↗	Jun 14, 2023	$3.5M	$3.5M
IGF::CL::IGF Contract# J-FBI-12-174 Aerospace Corporation, Option Year 3, Pop: 7/30/15 - 7/29/2016 Incremental FundingFederal Bureau of Investigation · USAspending ↗	Sep 3, 2015	$3.5M	$3.5M
IGF::OT::IGF Other Functions. Engineering and Services. 2. Purpose, Objective, and Background of Work to Be Performed: Nasa's Objective Is to Obtain An Independent Assessment of the Security Risks Inherent in the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Space Network Ground Systems Located at the White Sands Complex (Wsc) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. These Systems Handle Sensitive But Unclassified Data for Various NASA Customers Having A Desire to Ensure Adequate Control and Protection of Their Mission Critical Data. 3. Description of the Work to Be Performed: Aerospace Will Perform the Following Subtasks: 3.1. Aerospace Will Conduct An Annual Penetration Test of the Ancc at the Gsfc White Sands Complex. Aerospace Will Coordinate the Time and Procedures for the Penetration Test with the White Sands Complex IT Security Personnel. (Note: Penetration Test Procedures Are Built by the Contractor and Approved by NASA). 3.2. Aerospace Will Investigate, Evaluate, and Provide Recommended Solutions to IT Security Issues Associated with Upgrades to Sn Systems. Aerospace Will Evaluate Sgss Approaches with Respect to Information Assurance for the Space Network Project, and Perform Other Information Assurance Related Tasks in Support of the Space Network As Directed by the Government NASA Sponsor. 4. Deliverables/milestones: Aerospace Will Provide the Following Deliverables for Their Associated Subtask: Subtask 3.1 A) An Exit Briefing to Wsc Security Immediately Following the Performance of the On-site Portion of the Penetration Test B) A Summary Slide Package for the Purpose of Briefing Management and Security Organizations. (1 Month After Test) C) A Final Written Report Delineating the Process and Findings. (3 Month After Test) Subtask 3.2 A) A Summary of Findings to the Tm Following Each Major Review Within 2 Weeks After the Review. B) As Needed, A Summary Briefing, Suitable for Management, Detailing Specific Issues and Concerns As They Are Uncovered. C) An Informal Summary of Activities and Findings to the Tm Each Month.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 26, 2012	$3.3M	$3.3M
NASA Hq Exploration Systems Development (Esd)support to the Esd Enterprise for Esd/heomdNASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 19, 2019	$3.3M	$3.5M
Sses to Office of Space Weather Observation (Swo) to 13National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 28, 2026	$3.3M	$3.3M
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 29, 2022	$3.3M	$3.3M
Space Systems Research & Development / Engineering Support for Daas.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Sep 20, 2022	$3.3M	$3.5M
Programmatic Assessment & Monitoring (Pam) for the Science Mission Directorate (Smd)NASA · USAspending ↗	Apr 14, 2026	$3.2M	$3.2M
New Cryogenic Fluids Management Project SupportNASA · USAspending ↗	Aug 18, 2022	$3.2M	$3.2M
Integrated Cost and Schedule Development/assessment Activities As Well As Systems Engineering and Integration (Se&i) Activities for Integrated.exploration Systems and Missions.NASA · USAspending ↗	Oct 29, 2020	$3.2M	$3.2M
Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs(crsra) Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Sep 26, 2024	$3.2M	$5.3M
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 31, 2020	$3.2M	$3.2M
Msc Project Formulation Support- Assistance to Help Lead the Day to Day Project Management (Including the Development of Project Plans, Semps) of Several Projects Within the Msc Office Portfolio.NASA · USAspending ↗	Jun 26, 2023	$3.1M	$3.1M
NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services Support for Commercial Crew Program Safety and Mission Assurance.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 26, 2022	$3.1M	$3.2M
IGF::OT::IGF the Center Director at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) Is Responsible for Managing the Centers Diverse and Complex Research and Development Portfolio; Formulating the Centers Future Science and Technology Goals and Leading An Integrated Program of Investments and Initiatives Aligned to Meet Those Goals. Accordingly, Aerospace Shall Provide Qualified Technical Expertise to the Goddard Center Director to Conduct Assessments of NASA Programs and Projects, Project Management, Science, Engineering and Technology in Accordance with the Priorities As Established by the Center Director. the Priorities May Change As the Center Directors Discretion. Aerospace Is Tasked to Provide Knowledgeable Observations in Areas Requested by the Gsfc Center Director with A Focus on Program Execution and Potential Risks. Jwst Is the Planned Successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, and Is A Technically Challenging Project to Build A Spacecraft Consisting of A 6.5 Meter Primary Mirror and Four Primary Instruments Operating in the Infrared Spectrum at Very Low Temperatures, While Orbiting Approximately 1.5 Million Kilometers From the Earth. Because of the Complexity of the Project, Jwst Is Already Subject to Independent External Reviews, and This Team Is Not Intended to Duplicate or Confirm the Findings of Those Reviews. the Contractor Will Be A Member of the Team That Will Provide An Ad Hoc Assessment of the Program for the Center Director, Analyze the Budget, and Will Identify Threats That Are Not Being Assessed, If Any. Examples of the Efforts That the Contractor Will Perform Include the List Below, But Will Not Be Limited To: 1. Conduct Special Studies and Analyses to Support Center Leadership Decision Making. These May Include, But Are Not Limited To: A. Analysis of Alternatives and Cost Estimates; and B. Analysis of Alternatives for Measuring Performance Management and Success Factor Indicators. 2. Assess Program and Project Schedules 3. Meetings Supporting Class C/d Missions 4. Develop and Present Finding on Future Launch Vehicles 5. Support the Center on Presidential Transition ActivitiesNASA · USAspending ↗	Oct 4, 2016	$3.1M	$3.4M
IGF::OT::IGF Cost, Schedule and Systems Engineering Research and Analysis Support. the Deputy Director for Planning and Business Management Flight Projects Directorate (Fpd) at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Gsfc) Has Been Developing A Series of Business Change Initiatives (Bci) Focused at Improving the Cost and Schedule Performance of Missions Executed at the Center. This Position Has the Responsibility for Managing the Centers Diverse and Complex Flight Project Portfolio to Ensure That Cost and Schedule Constraints Are Met While Meeting Required Technical Objectives. Task Description 1. Class D Research and Analysis A. Summarize Lessons Learned From USAF and NASA Class D Missions; B. Review NASA and Center Documentation Regarding Requirements for NASA Class D Science Missions; and C. Develop Recommendations for Consistent Terminology and Practices for NASA Class D Missions 2. Assess Contribution of Schedule Growth to Cost Growth. A. Identify Contribution of Schedule Growth to Cost Growth by Assessing Historical NASA Mission Science Cost and Schedule Data; B. Work with Goddard Personnel to Identify Specific Examples of Schedule Growth Impact on Cost Growth; and C. Develop Briefing/paper to Present Results. 3. Quantification of Threat Assessments A. Identify Threat Assessment Quantification Metric and Propose Process to Present at Code 400 Post Monthly Status Review (Msr) Briefing; B. Actively Work with Project(s) to Take Risks From Existing Risk List and Quantify Cost and Schedule Threats; C. Define and Establish A Framework for Identifying Robust Threat Reporting Commensurate with Risk Reporting; and D. Streamline Active Threat Mitigation to Avoid Cost and Schedule Growth Across the Flight Projects Portfolio. 4. Historical Technical and Programmatic Growth, and Contingency Assessment A. Leveraging Off of Existing Work, Identify Spacecraft Mass and Power, and Cost and Schedule Growth for Historical Science Missions Including Gsfc and Other NASA Centers; B. Identify Averages, Variability and Trending Data Separated by Center and Science Theme; C. Identify the Historic Spacecraft Mass and Power Contingency and Cost and Schedule Reserve Posture at Each Major Milestone for the Mission Investigated; and D. Develop Guidelines to Be Used for Assessment of New Spacecraft As A Function of Each Major Milestone. 5. Support the Bci Action Teams A. Participate in and Provide Research and Analysis Support to Existing Bci Action Teams As Requested; B. Leverage Aerospace Corporation Tools, Methods, and Processes to Perform Assessments and Analysis to Support Project Control, As Well As Assist in Identifying and Defining Project Control Best Practices; and C. Support Programmatic Analysis As Needed for Center Projects.NASA · USAspending ↗	Jul 20, 2016	$3.1M	$3.1M
IGF::OT::IGF -- Technical and Professional Support ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 13, 2013	$3.1M	$3.1M
Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Jan 13, 2011	$3.0M	$3.4M
To Provide Direct Support to the Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment Project - Services: the Contractor Shall Provide On/off-site Project and Multidisciplinary Engineering Services, Independent Testing, Contractor-on-site Monitoring, and Independent Evaluation of Projects And/or Programs, Including Cost, Schedule, and Affordability Analyses, in Any Phase of the Life-cycle. the Contractor Shall Also Provide Leadership or Staffing for Focused Science and Technology Studies, Advanced Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Independent Reviews of All Above Activities Pursuant to Task Orders Issued by the Contracting Officer. These Services Shall Include the Personnel, Facilities, and Materials (Unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish the Tasks. Tasks Orders Will Be Issued to Perform Services for Any of Gsfc S or Arc S Organizational Entities Related to Parts, Components, Software, Subsystems, Systems, and Systems of Systems Circumscribed by Aerospace S Core Functions. Types of NASA Endeavors May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Spacecraft; Instruments or Other Payloads; Observatories; Launch Vehicles (For Sub-orbital, Orbital, Lunar, or Interplanetary Missions); Launch Abort Systems; Rovers, Landers, or Impact Vehicles; Ground Systems (Including Mission Operations, Data Processing and Dissemination, Launch Operations, Etc.); Facilities (E.g. Research, Test, Launch); Space and Ground Networks; Balloons; Ground Support Equipment; Simulators; and Non-flight Models or Prototypes. Assessments May Include Support (Direct or Indirect) to Architecture and Systems Definition; Strategic Planning and Technology Road-mapping; Performance Evaluation or Trades Studies (Including Technical, Cost, Schedule, And/or Risk); Acquisition and Project Management; Systems Engineering; Design Analysis (Preliminary or Detailed Design); Assembly, Integration, and Test; Requirements Verification; Test Instrumentation; Data Systems Management; Launch and Post-launch Operations; Mission Assurance (Including Launch Verification); Systems Safety; Research and Technology; Documentation; Maintenance; Sustaining Engineering; Spectrum Management; Configuration Management, and Others. Independent Inspection, Analysis (Including Modeling and Simulation), And/or Test Shall Be Used in Execution of This Support. the Contractor Shall Also Ensure That Support Is Provided That Has Significant Working Knowledge of Current and Near Future Technologies That Apply to Modernizing This Ground System.NASA · USAspending ↗	Jan 11, 2012	$3.0M	$3.3M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Task Order Award for the Headquarters Program Office.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 29, 2017	$3.0M	$3.0M
Se&i SupportNASA · USAspending ↗	Nov 22, 2020	$3.0M	$3.0M
On-site Techincal Support Services for Space Technology Mission Directorate (Stmd)NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 18, 2019	$2.9M	$2.9M
Cost Analysis Data Requirement (Cadre) Development to NASA Headquarters (Hq). the Cadre Is A Means to Collect and Track A Project S Historical Programmatic, Technical, and Cost Information and Serves As Key Source Document for the Cost Analysis Division (Cad) and the Independent Program Assessment Office (Ipao). Both of These Offices Are A Part of NASA Office of Independent Program and Cost Evaluation (Ipce). in Addition, the Cadre Will Be Incorporated Into the One NASA Cost Engineering (Once) Data Base to Facilitate Ipce Engineering and Cost Tool Development. Using Cadre and the Once Database, A Better Understanding of the Concept Design Changes and Their Associate Cost in the Project Life Cycle Will Be Attained Resulting in More Advanced Costing Practices and Tools. Cadre Consists of Three Parts: Part A Is General Descriptive Information, Part B Provides Technical Data, and Part C Contains Project Cost Data. the Contractor, Along with the Task Monitor, Shall Arrange to Meet with the Appropriate Project Management Staff to Identify Data Sources for the Cadre. Data Sources May Include Paper Artifacts or Electronic Documents. the Government Task Leader and the Contractor Will Work with the Project to Determine Location and the Access Mode to Acquire the Documents. the Contractor Shall Collect the Data From the Sources and Then Assemble These Data Into the Most Current Cadre Template. the Task Leader Will Make the Most Recent Templates Available at the Time of Task Award. the Contractor Shall Collect Cadre Information on the Targeted Projects. Cad Recognizes the Difficulty of Collecting Project Data and Expects the Contractor to Provide Its Best Effort in Completing Many Project Cadre Events As Possible in Accordance with the Applicable Cadre Template Version. the Contractor Shall Also Collect the Source Documents From Which the Cadres Were Developed and Include Them in the Final Deliverable.NASA · USAspending ↗	Oct 6, 2011	$2.9M	$2.9M
Spaceborne Support ServicesU.S. Geological Survey · USAspending ↗	Dec 4, 2020	$2.8M	$3.0M
The Aerospace Corporation Will Provide Support to the Space Launch System (Sls) Systems Engineering and Integration Office (Seio)NASA · USAspending ↗	Dec 13, 2019	$2.8M	$2.8M
IGF::OT::IGF Ffrdc Support. Follow-on Task Order Award.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Mar 25, 2016	$2.8M	$3.0M
IGF::OT::IGF the Contractor Shall Provide Cost/technical Data Package (Ctdp) Development Services. These Services Shall Include the Resources, Personnel, Facilities,(unless Otherwise Provided by the Government) to Accomplish Tasks.NASA · USAspending ↗	Dec 17, 2015	$2.8M	$2.8M
IGF::OT::IGF the Purpose of Task Order No. T0002 Is for Engineering, Technical and Professional Support Services for the Goes-r to Deliver A Fully Integrated End-to-end System That Spans the Work Overseen by Both NASA and Noaa Project Offices.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Dec 6, 2012	$2.8M	$2.8M
Professional Technical SupportNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 24, 2009	$2.7M	$5.6M
Aeronautical EngineeringNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Apr 29, 2020	$2.7M	$2.7M
Commercial Crew Program (Ccp) Safety and Mission Assurance (Sma) Fiscal Year (Fy) 22 NASA Specialized Engineering, Evaluation, and Test Services (Nseets) Task Order.NASA · USAspending ↗	Sep 29, 2021	$2.7M	$3.0M
Task Order for Professional ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Nov 24, 2008	$2.7M	$0*
IGF:OT::IGF Oppa Task OrderNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · USAspending ↗	Jun 13, 2019	$2.6M	$2.6M