We hypothesize that CIR and SMG will cause immune system dysfunction, and treatment with tocoflexol will provide immune protection.

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC21M0323
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$750,000

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$750,000.00 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
Little Rock, AR 72204, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 · AR preventing immune system dysregulation during deep space missions by tocoflexol, a modified isomer of vitamin e $0
Original award $750,000

About this award

This is a $750,000.00 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), a member of the University of Arkansas System. The contract is not set aside for any socioeconomic program.

The purpose of the contract is to test the hypothesis that cosmic ionizing radiation (CIR) and space microgravity (SMG) will cause immune system dysfunction, and that treatment with the compound tocoflexol will provide immune protection. UALR, as the prime contractor, will conduct the necessary research and development to support this objective.

The contract has an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2026. UALR has a strong track record of supporting federal research initiatives across domains such as aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, and materials science through both contract and grant awards from agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21M0323?

80NSSC21M0323 was awarded to University Of Arkansas System by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 15, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21M0323 worth?

The government has obligated $750,000 on 80NSSC21M0323.

Was contract 80NSSC21M0323 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21M0323 was full and open competition.

On GovTribe

See this award's full record

  • Every transaction and funding action
  • The awardee's other awards and teaming partners
  • Similar awards and recompete opportunities
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this award