Lockheed Martin Space Awarded $4.9 Billion Contract for Next Generation Geosynchronous Space Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a major contract worth $4.934 billion to manufacture three Next Generation Geosynchronous (NGG) Earth orbiting space vehicles. The contract, which is expected to be completed by May 31, 2028, includes the delivery of ground mission unique software and ground sensor processing software, as well as engineering support for launch vehicle integration and launch and early on-orbit checkout for all three NGG SVs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contract, valued at $4.934 billion, is for the manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and delivery of three NGG Earth orbiting space vehicles.
  • The scope of work includes delivery of ground mission unique software and ground sensor processing software.
  • Engineering support for launch vehicle integration and launch and early on-orbit checkout for all three NGG SVs is also included.
  • The work will be performed in Sunnyvale, California, and is expected to be completed by May 31, 2028.
  • The contract includes fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $99 million.
  • Lockheed Martin Space is obligated to the contract at the time of award.

Statistics:

  • The contract value is $4,934,360,150.
  • The contract scope includes the delivery of three NGG Earth orbiting space vehicles.
  • The work is expected to be completed by May 31, 2028.
  • Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $99,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award.
  • The contracting activity is the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California.

Sources:

  • Source: U.S. Department of Defense.