Amentum Secures $256M Contract to Propel NASA’s Space Exploration Projects
October 07 2024 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) 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.
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and
innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and
its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges
in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted
curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to
challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are
underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well-being are
integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have
more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all
7 continents.
Visit us at amentum.com to learn how we advance the future
together.
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