NASA & Space Contracts Intelligence — May 14, 2026

$63,135,880 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded 2023-03-16 with $51,698,175 already outlayed signals strong initial execution on 5-year 8(a) set-aside vehicle.

115 subawards totaling $136,578,636 surpass the $63,135,880 obligation, highlighting heavy subcontracting reliance that could pressure prime contractor margins.

McCallie Associates, Inc. NASA Goddard contract shows 115 subawards at $136,578,636 exceeding $63,135,880 obligation, signaling potential subcontracting dependencies and margin risks despite low pricing risk.

8(a) set-aside award to McCallie Associates, Inc. ends 2028-11-30, potentially opening to full competition without small disadvantaged protections.

McCallie Associates, Inc., a tribally-owned 8(a) firm, benefits from competed 8(a) set-aside for GN&C mission systems engineering at NASA Goddard.

$298,000,000 ceiling offers upside for McCallie Associates, Inc. beyond current $63,135,880 obligation in NASA space R&D engineering support.

NASA Goddard awarded McCallie Associates, Inc. $63,135,880 obligation (with $51,698,175 outlayed) under 8(a) set-aside for specialized GN&C mission systems engineering (NAICS 541715, PSC R425) through 2028.

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