Executive Summary
NASA dominates this $90,812,821 total obligation period with a single civilian contract (0/1 defense-related), focused on long-term space science R&D. The sole award to California Institute of Technology, a nonprofit, for the MAIA Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols project carries a neutral signal (avg strength 4.0/10, materiality 3/10) with $60,980,603 already outlayed toward a $101,500,658 ceiling.
Highest-conviction signal is low-risk multi-year funding continuity through 2028 for civilian space applications under NAICS 541715. Limited direct equity implications due to nonprofit recipient. Key watch item: outlay progress beyond $60,980,603 and exercise of options to reach full $101.5M value.
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Risk Flags (1)
- Execution [LOW RISK]▼
California Institute of Technology's cost-plus fixed fee delivery order runs to September 30, 2028, with $60,980,603 outlayed; potential delays in performance could impact remaining $29.8M obligation.
Opportunities (2)
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Not competed cost-plus fixed fee delivery order to California Institute of Technology provides multi-year NASA R&D funding stability for MAIA project through 2028.
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NASA Management Office -- JPL awarded non-competed $90,812,821 obligation to California Institute of Technology, signaling trusted provider status for space aerosols imaging R&D.
Sector Themes (1)
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Single $90,812,821 delivery order to California Institute of Technology for MAIA project (PSC AR22) underscores long-term, non-competed funding from 2018-2028 with $60.9M outlayed.
Watch List (1)
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