Significant Contract Modifications ($10M+) — October 02, 2026

The Boeing Company received a $360.6 million delivery order under NASA's Commercial Crew Program for design, development, and certification of a crew transportation system to the ISS, with performance through June 2026. The fixed-price structure offers predictable revenue but transfers cost overrun risk to Boeing.

The Boeing Company received a $178.1M base delivery order (total obligation $306.7M including prior modifications) with options that could bring total value to $722.4M for crew transportation system development through March 2028. The neutral signal reflects the uncertainty of option exercises and fixed-price execution risk.

Both contracts are firm-fixed-price, meaning Boeing bears cost overrun risk. The $360.6M contract has a long 11-year performance period (2015-2026) and the $306.7M contract runs through 2028, exposing Boeing to potential cost overruns on development and certification milestones.

NASA's Commercial Crew Program funding is subject to annual appropriations and potential continuing resolutions. The $722.4M option value on the $306.7M contract is not guaranteed and depends on future budget cycles.

Both contracts are awarded to Boeing, creating single-prime concentration risk for NASA's crew transportation. Any Boeing execution issues could disrupt ISS access.

NASA's Commercial Crew Program is a priority for ISS access, and Boeing's two contracts provide a base for follow-on task orders and post-certification missions. The $722.4M option value on the $306.7M contract represents significant upside if exercised.

While these are civilian NASA contracts, Boeing's space capabilities (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing) could translate into future defense space opportunities under the Space Force or NRO, leveraging the same technology base.

Both contracts are under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, with performance periods extending through 2026 and 2028. The combined $667.3M obligation signals stable government investment in commercial crew transportation to the ISS, supporting the broader space services sector.

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