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October 7, 2024 | BUSINESS WIREEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Amentum was awarded the Fully Integrated Lifecycle Mission Support Services II (FILMSS II) contract by NASA with a maximum value of $256 million to spearhead cutting-edge technologies and manage groundbreaking science projects in support of NASA’s exploration and aeronautics objectives at the Ames Research Center. Through this partnership, Amentum will introduce advanced project management tools that will enhance NASA’s capabilities in space science and exploration.
“Our world-class team, renowned for its deep expertise in federal research and innovative solutions for NASA and national laboratories, is uniquely positioned to drive NASA’s space exploration goals forward,” said Dr. Karl Spinnenweber, President of Amentum’s Mission Solutions Group. “We are eager to develop the next generation of programs and technologies that will solidify U.S. leadership in space.”
Under this contract, Amentum will deliver tailored solutions across a broad spectrum of NASA missions, including planetary science, astrophysics, space biosciences, astrobiology, heliophysics, and earth science initiatives. Additionally, Amentum will support small satellite missions, advanced technology development, aeronautics research, and collaborative science endeavors.
“Amentum’s over 40 years of excellence in national lab research and engineering solutions, combined with our proven success with NASA, makes us the perfect partner to lead critical science missions,” said Alan Smith, Senior Vice President of Commercial & Space Infrastructure Operations. “Our transformation of first-of-its-kind laboratories into high-functioning systems underscores our ability to excel in delivering innovative solutions for NASA’s space and science missions.”
Amentum’s scope of work includes comprehensive program, science, engineering, operations, and project management solutions. These efforts will support high-priority initiatives such as biosciences flight development, astrobiology research collaborations, virtual institutes, and advanced aeronautics research.
The contract includes a two-year base period, with three additional one-year options, and the majority of the work will be conducted on-site at NASA’s Ames Research Center, located at Moffett Federal Airfield in California.
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