Here we are proposing a renewal of our current grant entitled life on mars: algae cultivation for long-term food and oxygen production. Long-term human exploration of mars will require significant…

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC21M0174
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$99,902

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$99,901.98 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Reno, NV 89512, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00003 -$1
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $99,903

About this award

This federal contract award, valued at $99,901.98, is a Cooperative Agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents. The contract, titled "Life on Mars: Algae Cultivation for Long-Term Food and Oxygen Production", aims to support long-term human exploration of Mars by developing the ability to cultivate algae for the production of oxygen and food.

The awardee, NSHE, is a prominent recipient of federal contracts and grants, with expertise in scientific research, technological development, and educational programs, particularly in the fields of space exploration, environmental science, and STEM education. NSHE conducts this work through its member institutions, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). This contract does not have a set-aside designation, suggesting NSHE's competitiveness based on its research capabilities and expertise.

Description

Here we are proposing a renewal of our current grant entitled life on mars: algae cultivation for long-term food and oxygen production. Long-term human exploration of mars will require significant amounts of both oxygen and food, and the ability to

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21M0174?

80NSSC21M0174 was awarded to Nevada System Of Higher Education Board Of Regents by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 5, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21M0174 worth?

The government has obligated $99,902 on 80NSSC21M0174.

Was contract 80NSSC21M0174 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21M0174 was full and open competition.

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