Contract Option Exercises — March 01, 2026

Lockheed Martin secures $253k contract under PSC AR12 for Mars architectures, aligning with NASA's Fourth Capability Studies BAA.

Firm-fixed-price structure exposes Lockheed Martin to cost overrun risks borne entirely by contractor.

$0 outlays to date and short 3-month performance period (Mar-May 2026) reduce near-term revenue visibility.

Contract aligns with NASA Mars exploration priorities, potentially leading to larger follow-ons under base + options structure.

Single award highlights focus on Mars end-to-end architectures via NAICS 541715 and PSC AR12.

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