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NASA Awards $271.18 Million Contract for Langley Research Center Maintenance

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. ($271.18M)

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What this does

This $271.18 million expenditure ensures the continued operation and maintenance of critical research infrastructure, such as wind tunnels and laboratories, at NASA's Langley Research Center.

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Amentum Technology, Inc.

The company is the recipient of the $271.18 million contract and is responsible for providing the specified maintenance and engineering services.

Langley Research Center staff and researchers

These individuals rely on the facilities and utilities maintained under this contract to conduct their research and operations.

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Summary

NASA has issued a $271.18 million funding obligation to Amentum Technology, Inc. to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering () contract at the Langley Research Center (LaRC). This funding covers core operational services, including facility maintenance, utility management, and engineering support for specialized research equipment.

Key Facts

  • NASA awarded $271.18 million to Amentum Technology, Inc. for the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract.
  • The funding is specifically designated for CLIN 1 (Maintenance) under contract NNL13AA14C.
  • The contract provides operational support for Langley Research Center's institutional and highly technical research facilities.
  • Services include the operation of specialized wind tunnels, laboratories, and test stands.
  • The contract covers central utility operations, including steam, compressed air, electrical power, and water distribution.
  • Amentum is responsible for facility engineering, including design, construction, and pressure system recertification.
  • The scope includes technology administration for facility automation and data acquisition systems.
  • The award is categorized as a funding obligation within the Contract Management Module (CMM) and SAP financial systems.
  • The document explicitly states this is for funding purposes and does not constitute a new task order with a separate statement of work.

Why It Matters

This $271.18 million expenditure ensures the continued operation and maintenance of critical research infrastructure, such as wind tunnels and laboratories, at NASA's Langley Research Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this money being used for?
The funds are for the maintenance, operations, and engineering of facilities at NASA's Langley Research Center, including wind tunnels, laboratories, and utility systems.
Is this a new project or contract?
No, this is a funding obligation for an existing contract (NNL13AA14C) to ensure continued support for facility operations.

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Funding vs. Task Order

The document explicitly clarifies that this entry is a financial accounting action within the CMM system rather than a new operational task order.

Connected Entities

organizationAmentum Technology, Inc.The recipient of the federal contract award.Map →
locationLangley Research CenterThe facility receiving the maintenance and engineering services.Map →
locationVAMap →

Sources

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www.usaspending.gov

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