Autonomous Space-Based Situational Awareness for the NASA Starling Mission

JustificationAwarded

This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on June 10, 2025.

Award amount pending confirmation

Award Information

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION awarded this contract to for on June 10, 2025, as part of federal procurement initiatives.

This award is part of federal acquisition procurement activities.

Award Number
80ARC025CA006
Award Date
June 10, 2025
Status
Amount Pending

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in MOFFETT FIELD, CA
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID
80ARC025CA006
Opportunity Type
Justification
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Posted Date
Friday, June 13, 2025
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
R425
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
MOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035
Status
Active

Description

NASA Ames Research Center is awarding a sole-source contract to EraDrive, Inc. for a firmware update to the StarFox software on the Starling small satellite swarm under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2)). The update enhances algorithms for space traffic monitoring in Low Earth Orbit, critical to preserving mission viability amid rapid satellite degradation. Immediate action is necessary to ensure the success of the Small Spacecraft Technology Programs technology demonstration. See attached JOFOC for additional information.

Why This Opportunity Matters

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) in MOFFETT FIELD, CA.