...that makes it easier for U.S. Government agencies and their authorized contractors to procure its unique portfolio of cost-effective space hardware and related services. The new contract, which is effective for up to 20 years, enables agencies such as NASA, DoD, DARPA and the U.S.A.F. to procure space-qualified satellite subsystems, avionics and optics and specialized Professional Engineering Services from SST-US for space-related missions without the administrative hurdles conventionally associated with procurement. It follows the NASA Rapid Spacecraft Development Office (“RSDO”) Rapid III IDIQ contract signed in 2010, through which Government customers can already procure the company’s SSTL-150, SSTL-300 and SSTL-600 satellite platforms.
Dr. John Paffett, SST-US CEO, said, “Our GSA contract is another way we can provide our customers with access to cost-effective and timely solutions that reduce total mission costs. Several of our satellite platforms can be ready to launch in less than 12 months, so streamlining the procurement process was an obvious way to save our customers both time and money. Our offerings are now available through a variety of contracting vehicles including our E-Commerce website, all of which offer competitive, pre-agreed terms and pricing, providing customers with the speed, flexibility and reliability they need to fulfill their mission objectives.”
Government agencies will be able to view and purchase SST-US’s Government-approved GSA satellite systems and services through GSAAdvantage!®, the U.S. Government’s primary online procurement system by mid-April. SST-US is exhibiting at the National Space Symposium, Booth 122, April 16th to 19th and interested parties are invited to discuss how the GSA and RSDO contracting vehicles can be used to support immediate and future mission challenges.