All NASA Contracts — September 26, 2026

The contract ends November 30, 2024, with no options beyond that date, creating a $29.1M annual revenue hole if not renewed. $143.6M has already been outlayed, indicating partial performance and limited remaining runway.

USRA's revenue is heavily dependent on this single NASA contract, which represents its entire disclosed award in this digest. Nonprofit status and lack of small business set-aside reduce competitive advantages.

Civilian agency contracts like this NASA award are vulnerable to Continuing Resolution uncertainty, especially if Congress fails to pass appropriations before the contract end date.

NASA's continued investment in R&D services (NAICS 541712) suggests stable or growing budget for academic mission support, potentially leading to follow-on awards for USRA or competitors.

NASA's $248.4M commitment to academic mission services via cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts indicates sustained investment in physical, engineering, and life sciences research (PSC AJ12, NAICS 541712).

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{"entity" => "NASA Ames Research Center", "reason" => "As the contracting agency, its budget and procurement decisions directly affect USRA's revenue continuity.", "trigger" => "NASA FY2025 budget release and CR resolution"}