Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition: HelioSwarm Medium-Class Explorers Mission (Contract 80ARC027C0002)

Estimated Value: $30,000,000
Open CaliforniaProfessional Servicesother
Nov 4, 2026
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Professional Services
other
541715

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NAICS 541715 (Professional Services).

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AI Summary
This is a justification for a sole-source award to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) for the HelioSwarm (HS) Medium-Class Explorers (MIDEX) mission. The mission aims to study plasma turbulence in the heliosphere. SwRI is identified as the only responsible source capable of continuing to meet vital mission requirements.
Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
HelioSwarm Medium-Class Explorers (MIDEX) Mission Continuation Services 7 month $4,285,714.29 $30,000,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$30,000,000.00

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