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NASA to Put JPL Management Up for Bid, Keeping California Lab in Play

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Source: NASA (.gov)
NASA to Put JPL Management Up for Bid, Keeping California Lab in Play
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NASA announced it will competitively award the management and operations contract for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), currently operated by Caltech since 1958, with the current contract through Sept. 30, 2028 and a maximum value of up to $30 billion. The procurement aims to explore alternative management approaches to boost mission performance, innovation, and cost efficiency while preserving JPL’s location and ensuring mission continuity.

Topics:science#caltech#contract-competition#ffrdc#jet-propulsion-laboratory#nasa#space
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