Mega Contracts Monitor ($100M+) — April 04, 2026

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center obligated $181,839,613 on a 25-year cost-no-fee contract awarded in 2002 for space science R&D, providing estimated annual revenue of ~$7.3M through 2027 despite full and open competition.

With just $25,928,889 outlayed against $181,839,613 obligated and $186,336,824 base + options on a 25-year contract ending 2027-09-30, execution pace raises questions on remaining funding deployment.

Low outlay progress ($25,928,889 on $181,839,613 NASA obligation to The Leland Stanford Junior University) signals potential delays in R&D milestones for Solar Dynamics Observatory HMI ahead of 2027-09-30 completion.

Extended 25-year performance period (2002-2027) with uneven outlays on $181,839,613 civilian NASA award heightens vulnerability to future civilian budget cycles despite low pricing risk.

NASA's long-term $181,839,613 obligation to The Leland Stanford Junior University for space science R&D through 2027 signals sustained civilian funding in applications like heliophysics instruments.

NASA Goddard obligated $181,839,613 to The Leland Stanford Junior University on a 25-year cost-no-fee contract for Solar Dynamics Observatory HMI design, fabrication, and post-launch support under full competition.

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