Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC19M0009
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- The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $716,517.55 cooperative agreement to the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) to support the Botball Educational Robotics Program. The program aims to attract and retain students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly in artificial intelligence and engineering, through participation in robotics competitions. The agreement will fund the recruitment of new teams and sustain...
- This federal contract award is a cooperative agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a non-profit organization that specializes in STEM-focused educational programs and competitions for K-12 students. The award, valued at $3,717,226.00, is to provide critical resources to increase the number of teams participating, the number of youth involved in robotics, and the...
- This federal contract award, identified as NNX16AK62A, was granted by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics, a non-profit organization. The contract, valued at $975,299.00, is for the development and testing of systems relevant to acquiring subsurface samples and delivering those samples to instruments, as well as the development of a planetary multi-purpose analog research station in North Dakota. This contract is part of the "SCIENCE...
- The Kiss Institute for Practical Robotics (KIPR) was awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $576,399 by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on August 2, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of August 1, 2027. This contract supports Planetary Astrobiology Analog Science and Instrument Development Investigations, research activities that leverage analog environments and robotic systems to advance astrobiology science and develop instruments applicable to planetary exploration...
- NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $12.39M cooperative agreement to For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology (FIRST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, for the FIRST Robotics Outreach Competition IV (ROC-IV) program. This renewal grant extends through December 19, 2029, and supports FIRST's mission to inspire and motivate students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines through mentor-based...
- This federal contract, awarded by the Shared Services Center to Arizona State University (ASU), is a $600,000.00 grant for research focused on developing algorithms for coordinated multi-robot terrain estimation and exploration. The award is not associated with a set-aside contract vehicle. The project is motivated by the challenges faced by search and rescue teams in unknown terrains, where they often form human chains with ropes to ensure their own safety. ASU, the prime contractor, will...
- This is a $1,609,838.00 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, to the Open Source Robotics Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. The contract is for the SIMULATION AND CONTROL FOR PLANETARY ROVERS and does not have a set-aside designation. The contract has an ultimate completion date of January 18, 2024. The Open Source Robotics Foundation, Inc. has previously provided software engineering services as a subcontractor and received federal...
- This is a $50,000.00 grant contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology (FIRST), a non-profit organization focused on STEM education and robotics programs. The contract is for the FIRST Robotics Competition regional event to be held in 2024 in Manchester, New Hampshire. This contract does not have a set-aside designation. FIRST has a history of securing federal grants and contracts...
- NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $25,000 firm fixed price purchase order to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, on March 18, 2026. The contract supports sponsorship of the 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition, a multi-state high school robotics competition running through June 30, 2026, with performance taking place at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center in...
- This is a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Recruiting Command, a defense agency, to the Robotics Education And Competition Foundation, Inc. (REC Foundation), a non-profit organization, for $248,400.00. The contract is to cover the registration fee for the HQ JROTC VEX Robotics World Championship during the period of performance from May 9-11, 2025. The contract is not set aside for any specific business type. REC Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on promoting STEM...
This federal contract award was granted by a U.S. government civilian agency, the Shared Services Center, to the Kiss Institute for Practical Robotics, a non-profit organization, to support the Botball program. The $2,002,168.00 cooperative agreement is intended to facilitate the recruitment and participation of new students as well as the continued support of existing participants in the Botball program, which focuses on artificial intelligence and robotics engineering. The events held as part of this award will help inform the public about the importance of robotic technologies in furthering the agency's missions and objectives. This contract award does not have a set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 4/7/26 | ||
| Not listed | $175.0k | 1/22/26 | ||
| Not listed | $0 | 8/31/25 | ||
| P00014 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 8/31/25 | |
| Not listed | $225.0k | 2/26/25 |