Federal Contract Vehicles

xEVAS

Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services

NASA IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$547.4M
Task orders
3
Contractors
2
Ceiling
$3.5 billion

Vehicle overview

The Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) is a NASA-managed Master IDIQ designed to procure commercial extravehicular activity (EVA) capabilities for human spaceflight missions. The vehicle provides a full suite of EVA services and equipment, including spacesuits, associated hardware, training support, and real-time operational support for the International Space Station and Artemis lunar missions. It is a multiple-award vehicle with a $3.5 billion shared ceiling that supports the agency's transition to commercial EVA solutions through 2034.

Functional areas include EVA system demonstrations, risk reduction planning, and the development of Orbital Suit Assembly testing protocols. Current awarded task orders are issued without small business set-aside designations.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

2022-2032

Ceiling

$3.5 billion

Where agencies spend through xEVAS

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Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

xEVAS contract holders

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Frequently asked questions

What is xEVAS?
The Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) is a NASA-managed Master IDIQ designed to procure commercial extravehicular activity (EVA) capabilities for human spaceflight missions. The vehicle provides a full suite of EVA services and equipment, including spacesuits, associated hardware, training support, and real-time operational support for the International Space Station and Artemis lunar missions. It is a multiple-award vehicle with a $3.5 billion shared ceiling that supports the agency's transition to commercial EVA solutions through 2034.
Which agency manages xEVAS?
Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services is a IDIQ managed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
What can agencies acquire through xEVAS?
Functional areas include EVA system demonstrations, risk reduction planning, and the development of Orbital Suit Assembly testing protocols. Current awarded task orders are issued without small business set-aside designations.
How much has been obligated through xEVAS?
$547.4M has been obligated across 3 task orders.
Which agencies use xEVAS?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through xEVAS included National Aeronautics and Space Administration. National Aeronautics and Space Administration reported $251.5M in positive obligations for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 336414). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold xEVAS?
2 contractors hold a position on xEVAS.
What is the contract ceiling of xEVAS?
xEVAS has a program ceiling of $3.5 billion.
Is xEVAS active?
Yes, xEVAS is currently active (ordering period: 2022-2032).

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