RRSW-MVS
Rapid Response Space Works and Modular Space Vehicles
- Obligated to date
- $659.0M
- Task orders
- 15
- Companies awarded
- 6
- Ceiling
- $300 million
Vehicle overview
The Rapid Response Space Works and Modular Space Vehicles (RRSW-MVS) is an IDIQ contract vehicle managed by NASA's Ames Research Center to support the Office of Responsive Space. It establishes operations for the rapid deployment of space capabilities to warfighters and procures modular multi-mission space vehicles, buses, and payloads. The program has a shared procurement ceiling of $300 million over five years.
The vehicle covers modular bus and payload designs, specifically electro-optical and radio frequency payloads, with a primary initial procurement for a modular Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (SARSat). Operational work is conducted at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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5 years (3-year base plus two 1-year options)
- Ceiling
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$300 million
RRSW-MVS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| AXIENT LLC | $477.0M | 6 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $129.8M | 3 |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $50.4M | 3 |
| ATK SPACE SYSTEMS LLC | $605.8K | 1 |
| BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. | $605.8K | 1 |
| GENERAL ATOMICS | $604.5K | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is RRSW-MVS?
- The Rapid Response Space Works and Modular Space Vehicles (RRSW-MVS) is an IDIQ contract vehicle managed by NASA's Ames Research Center to support the Office of Responsive Space. It establishes operations for the rapid deployment of space capabilities to warfighters and procures modular multi-mission space vehicles, buses, and payloads. The program has a shared procurement ceiling of $300 million over five years.
- Which agency manages RRSW-MVS?
- Rapid Response Space Works and Modular Space Vehicles is a IDIQ managed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Ames Research Center.
- What can agencies acquire through RRSW-MVS?
- The vehicle covers modular bus and payload designs, specifically electro-optical and radio frequency payloads, with a primary initial procurement for a modular Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (SARSat). Operational work is conducted at Kirtland Air Force Base.
- How much has been obligated through RRSW-MVS?
- $659.0M has been obligated across 15 task orders.
- How many contractors hold RRSW-MVS?
- 6 contractors hold a position on RRSW-MVS.
- What is the contract ceiling of RRSW-MVS?
- RRSW-MVS has a program ceiling of $300 million.
- Is RRSW-MVS active?
- No, RRSW-MVS is not currently active — its status is expired (ordering period: 5 years (3-year base plus two 1-year options)).
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