NASA Research Contract with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC ($5.45M)

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What This Bill Does

NASA has awarded a $5.45 million contract to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for aerospace research, engineering, and technical support. The laboratory will provide expertise across various NASA to assist in space science and exploration programs.

Why it matters

This contract directs $5.45 million in federal funds toward technical research and engineering support for NASA's robotic space missions and broader aerospace development programs.

Who It Affects

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The agency is responsible for issuing task orders and managing the research output of the contract.

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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC

The organization is responsible for performing the research, engineering, and technical tasks assigned by NASA.

Key Facts

NASA awarded a contract valued at $5.45 million to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.
The contract covers aerospace research, development, and engineering support (ARDES) for all NASA mission directorates.
Work will be performed based on specific task orders issued by a NASA contracting officer.
The scope includes technical advice, studies, and reports to assist in NASA program execution.

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Contract activities include technology transfer, partnering, and commercialization efforts.
Task orders are divided into two categories: Essential Research Capabilities (focused on robotic space missions) and Other Aerospace Research, Development, and Engineering Support.
The contract covers the full mission life cycle, from concept formulation to data analysis.
Specific task assignments may involve hardware, software, systems engineering, scientific analysis, and project management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory do with this money?

They will provide technical research, engineering support, and scientific analysis to assist NASA with its space missions and programs.

Is this for a specific space mission?

The contract is broad and supports all of NASA's , covering a wide range of research, development, and engineering tasks rather than a single specific mission.

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Broad Scope Contracting

The contract is structured as an umbrella agreement for all NASA mission directorates rather than a project-specific award, indicating a reliance on the laboratory for ongoing, flexible technical support.

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