Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC22M0195
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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, 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...
- This is a grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Kiss Institute for Practical Robotics, a non-profit organization, to conduct research and field testing for a robotic sample acquisition system for potential use in future planetary missions. The grant, valued at $522,454.00, is part of the Planetary Science and Technology through Analog Research (PSTAR) program and aims to develop and test an integrated rover-drill system with prototype instruments that...
- 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 award, valued at $219,224.28, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., a non-profit subsidiary of the University of Kansas. The contract is for the development of "novel analytical methods that can be deployed in space for the identification and measurement of organic molecules that are representative of biotic samples," which are essential for determining the existence of...
- 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 is a $449,663 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a manufacturer of advanced robotic and spacecraft systems. The award is for a balanced science program focused on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, Lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The work will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's Exploration Initiative, advancing discovery in emerging fields and developing a directorate-wide, target-user focused...
- The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Inc. (REC Foundation), a nonprofit organization based in Greenville, Texas, received a $4.96 million cooperative agreement from NASA on October 21, 2024, with a completion date of October 20, 2029. This non-set-aside award funds the REC Foundation's robotics competition and education programs, which engage students in hands-on STEM learning through team-based robot design, building, and programming challenges. The cooperative agreement aligns...
- This is a firm fixed-price delivery order awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to Apache-Logical JV, a tribally owned, minority-owned small business partnership. The $144,271.20 delivery order is for the KENNEDY INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (KISS) IV FOR ISS EXPLORATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY (UB) TASK ORDER, which provides public affairs support, institutional support services, information technology support, financial management,...
- This federal contract award, valued at $234,157.58, was issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Iowa State University of Science and Technology, a public land-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa. The award is a Cooperative Agreement to develop "complex autonomous real-time systems such as robots, rovers, satellites, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS)" that can operate reliably for extended periods without human intervention, using runtime...
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 missions. The work will be performed at KIPR's facility in Norman, Oklahoma. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. As a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional procurement contract, this vehicle emphasizes collaboration between the federal government and KIPR to conduct research aligned with astrobiology objectives. The five-year performance period reflects the long-term nature of instrument development and analog investigation work in support of NASA's broader planetary science and astrobiology missions. KIPR's expertise in practical robotics applications positions the organization to contribute meaningfully to the development of robotic systems and instrumentation that could inform future planetary exploration capabilities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $3.0k | 5/1/26 | ||
| Not listed | $32.0k | 11/18/25 | ||
| P00010 | Funding Only Action | $32.0k | 11/18/25 | |
| Not listed | $0 | 9/19/25 | ||
| P00009 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 9/19/25 |