NASA Taps Barrios Technology for $450 Million Human Spaceflight Support

Houston Firm to Provide Crucial Technical Integration Services

Houston-based Barrios Technology, LLC, has secured a significant contract to bolster NASA’s human spaceflight endeavors. The agreement will fuel essential technical integration and a wide array of support services for the agency’s ambitious missions.

Contract Details and Scope of Work

The Mission Technical Integration Contract, valued at an estimated $450 million, will commence on October 1st and extend through September 30th, 2027. It includes provisions for four additional one-year option periods, potentially running until 2031. This contract structure allows for flexibility in project needs.

Under this cost-plus-award-fee and cost-plus-incentive fee agreement, Barrios Technology will deliver critical expertise. Their responsibilities encompass program management, business operations, configuration and data management, IT solutions, systems engineering, mission integration, and safety and mission assurance.

Boosting Space Exploration Capabilities

The collaboration is set to enhance the operational efficiency and technical capabilities across NASA’s human spaceflight portfolio. This strategic partnership reflects the growing demand for specialized technical support as space exploration expands. For context, the global space economy is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040, underscoring the sector’s rapid growth (Morgan Stanley, 2023).