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A new $150 million federal contract awarded by NASA is set to benefit the Houston region’s aerospace sector over the next five years, with local companies tapped to lead and support key simulation and software work for the agency’s space missions.
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MacLean Engineering & Applied Technologies, LLC, based in Houston, secured the Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) contract, which will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The agreement allows for both cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price task orders, and it is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. The project scope includes high-level simulation services for spacecraft guidance systems, robotic manipulation, on-board computer software, and human biomechanical modeling.
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These services are critical for developing and evaluating NASA’s space-based vehicles throughout all flight phases. The work also includes simulating spacecraft interactions with planetary surfaces, supporting visualizations for engineering analysis, and integrating ground-based systems for human-in-the-loop training. The project is expected to support not just NASA’s scientific and exploration goals, but also contribute to local employment and the regional tech ecosystem.
Two local companies—Tietronix Software Inc. and VEDO Systems, LLC—will serve as major subcontractors on the effort, both of which are headquartered in the Houston area. Their involvement underscores the continued importance of Texas in national aerospace research and development.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from NASA Headquarters press release
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