Cubesats can play pivotal roles in NASA s return to the moon. An orbiting network can provide valuable science and communication enhancements, or even form the basis of a unique mission.
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20M0085
- Awardee
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CAL State La University Auxiliary Services Inc. UEI C1ABLRAQTB48
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,081,500
Award facts
- Contract value 63% obligated
- $1,723,225.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 80% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $431,500 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $250,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Original award | $150,000 |
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About this award
CAL State LA University Auxiliary Services Inc. (UAS), a non-profit organization affiliated with California State University, Los Angeles, was awarded a $1.72 million cooperative agreement by NASA's Shared Services Center on July 1, 2020, for the development of advanced thermal management technologies for CubeSats in lunar orbit. The project addresses a critical capability gap in current CubeSat systems by designing a modular, high-performance deployable radiator integrated with flexible oscillating heat pipes (OHPs) to manage the substantial waste heat generated by high-power systems operating in the extreme thermal environment of low lunar orbit. The solution will leverage additive manufacturing to efficiently integrate these technologies into a flight-ready CubeSat package, enabling enhanced power generation and heat rejection capabilities necessary for NASA's lunar exploration missions.
The cooperative agreement, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion on June 1, 2028, with work to be performed in Los Angeles, California. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and minority-serving institution, UAS brings extensive experience in federally-funded research and development, having previously executed approximately $2.8 million in NASA contracts across planetary research, remote sensing, and additive manufacturing initiatives. The organization's demonstrated capacity in managing complex scientific research, combined with its role within a comprehensive public research university, positions it to deliver innovative solutions that advance NASA's lunar return objectives while supporting STEM education and research opportunities for underrepresented populations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20M0085?
80NSSC20M0085 was awarded to CAL State La University Auxiliary Services Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20M0085 worth?
The government has obligated $1,081,500 on 80NSSC20M0085. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,723,225.
Was contract 80NSSC20M0085 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20M0085 was full and open competition.
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