Federal Contract Vehicles
NASA IDIQ Expired
RTAPS 2
Research and Technologies for Aerospace Propulsion Systems 2
NASA IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $60.3M
- Task orders
- 24
- Companies awarded
- 12
Vehicle overview
The Research and Technologies for Aerospace Propulsion Systems 2 (RTAPS 2) is a multiple-award IDIQ contract managed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The vehicle is used to acquire propulsion system design and trade studies to advance aerospace propulsion technologies. It serves as a mechanism for the agency to procure specialized research and technical analysis for space propulsion.
Technical categories include liquid engine systems and propellant systems.
RTAPS 2 contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $25.4M | 4 |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $21.6M | 3 |
| RTX CORPORATION | $6.8M | 3 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC | $2.4M | 3 |
| WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL CO., L.L.C. | $2.3M | 1 |
| MTI SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.4M | 6 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $154.3K | 1 |
| ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $54.9K | 1 |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $35.0K | 1 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS C4 SYSTEMS, INC. | $34.9K | 1 |
| SIERRA LOBO INC | $0 | 0 |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is RTAPS 2?
- The Research and Technologies for Aerospace Propulsion Systems 2 (RTAPS 2) is a multiple-award IDIQ contract managed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The vehicle is used to acquire propulsion system design and trade studies to advance aerospace propulsion technologies. It serves as a mechanism for the agency to procure specialized research and technical analysis for space propulsion.
- Which agency manages RTAPS 2?
- Research and Technologies for Aerospace Propulsion Systems 2 is a IDIQ managed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- What can agencies acquire through RTAPS 2?
- Technical categories include liquid engine systems and propellant systems.
- How much has been obligated through RTAPS 2?
- $60.3M has been obligated across 24 task orders.
- How many contractors hold RTAPS 2?
- 12 contractors hold a position on RTAPS 2.
- Is RTAPS 2 active?
- No, RTAPS 2 is not currently active — its status is expired.
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