NASA Awards $450 Million Construction Contract to Multiple Small Businesses in California
NASA has selected 31 small businesses for a five-year construction contract worth up to $450 million to support facility work at its Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards and Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, as well as other federal agencies in the region. The indefinite-delivery contract covers general construction, maintenance, repairs, demolition, and new sustainable building projects incorporating LEED practices. The award represents a follow-on to NASA's previous regional construction contract and supports infrastructure modernization across multiple federal facilities.
NASA announced the selection of 31 small businesses for the Western Regional Multiple Award Construction Contract, a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement with a potential value of $450 million. The contract will support facility enhancement, modernization, and sustainment work at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, and other federal agencies throughout the region. Services covered include general construction, modification, maintenance and repair, demolition, and new construction of buildings and facilities that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices and building information modeling. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement and serves as a follow-on to the agency's previous regional construction contract. The awardees represent a diverse group of small businesses selected to execute efficient and sustainable project work across the region.
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NASA Awards Contract for Construction Services in California
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