All NASA Contracts — February 19, 2026

$77M obligated ($45M outlayed) with $1.1B base+options over 5 years in space flight hardware; woman-owned small biz set-aside positions for growth.

Four non-competed awards totaling ~$300M for missions to 2028 highlight JPL-managed stability in space science R&D.

Long performance periods (5-10 years to 2030) across all contracts expose to NASA funding shifts or mission changes.

Cost-plus structures (all 5 contracts) tie profitability to cost control amid potential budget volatility.

$1B+ unexercised options in Columbus contract plus $100M+ across Caltech awards for space R&D expansion.

Nonprofit dominance signals follow-on potential for JPL-adjacent for-profits in astrophysics/planetary R&D.

80%+ value in 4 non-competed Caltech awards for space science missions underscores JPL's gatekeeping role.

Columbus' $1.1B potential highlights NASA preference for woman-owned firms in hardware R&D.

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{"entity"=>"Caltech/JPL Suppliers", "reason"=>"~$300M obligated across long-term missions signals ecosystem stability.", "trigger"=>"Follow-on awards post-2026/2028 or funding cuts"}