SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION: $18.3M National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contract Vehicle
Summary
NASA awarded an $18.3M indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to private entity SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION for atmospheric science research support at Goddard Space Flight Center. As the recipient is not publicly traded, no direct stock impact is expected, though the contract signals continued federal commitment to Earth science R&D.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.The recipient is a private entity, so no public tickers are directly impacted.
- 2.The contract underscores NASA's sustained investment in Earth science atmospheric research but is routine in size and scope.
- 3.Retail investors have no direct stock play from this award; monitor future NASA prime contracts for public companies.
Market Implications
This contract has no direct market implications for publicly traded stocks. The $18.3M IDIQ is a routine renewal for a private research firm and does not indicate any shift in competitive dynamics or sector spending that would affect public equities. Investors should focus on larger NASA procurements where public companies compete.
Full Analysis
The contract awarded to SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center covers the full range of atmospheric science research, development, applications, and engagement activities for the Earth Science Division-Atmospheres. With a value of $18.3 million and a five-year period (2025–2030), this is a moderate-sized IDIQ contract that sustains ongoing research capabilities rather than launching new initiatives. Since SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION is a private entity, no publicly traded parent company or direct beneficiary can be identified. No related legislation from the provided bill signals directly authorizes or appropriates funds for this contract; the bills listed are predominantly non-binding resolutions or narrow policy measures unrelated to NASA Earth science. Without a public-facing contractor, supply chain effects are not attributable to specific tickers. Historically, NASA's IDIQ contracts for research support tend to provide stable, long-term revenue streams for private research organizations but do not generate market-moving events for public equities. The contract reinforces the government's steady investment in climate and atmospheric science, but retail investors should look for prime contracts awarded to public companies like $BAH, $CACI, or $SAIC in adjacent NASA support roles for direct exposure.
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Contract Details
Recipient
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Award Amount
$18,262,368
Awarding Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sub-Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Contract Type
INDEFINITE DELIVERY / INDEFINITE QUANTITY
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