Physics-informed-AI enabled smart electrospinning of nanofiber membranes towards in-space manufacturing
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23M0100
- Awardee
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Wichita State University UEI JKKNZLNYLJ19
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- 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
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Wichita, KS 67260, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $750,000 |
About this award
Wichita State University (WSU) was awarded a $750,000 cooperative agreement by NASA effective May 1, 2023, with completion targeted for April 30, 2026. The award funds research into physics-informed artificial intelligence-enabled smart electrospinning of nanofiber membranes to support in-space manufacturing (ISM) capabilities. This initiative directly supports NASA's strategic objective to transition manufacturing from Earth-based facilities to space-based production systems, enabling sustained operations on the International Space Station, lunar surface, and Mars missions. The research builds upon electrospinning technology as a complementary pathway to additive manufacturing for producing advanced materials and components in microgravity environments, with potential applications across future deep space exploration missions.
The cooperative agreement represents a strategic investment in both NASA's ISM program and Kansas's aerospace research enterprise, with WSU leveraging its established capabilities through the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Beyond the technical research objectives, the award includes integrated educational initiatives designed to develop workforce capacity in data science and advanced manufacturing, with emphasis on recruiting female and underrepresented minority students. The project positions Wichita, historically known as the Air Capital of the World, to develop long-term, nationally competitive aerospace research capabilities while generating scientific and economic benefits for both the space agency and regional aerospace industry. No set-aside designation was used for this award.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23M0100?
80NSSC23M0100 was awarded to Wichita State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23M0100 worth?
The government has obligated $750,000 on 80NSSC23M0100.
Was contract 80NSSC23M0100 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23M0100 was full and open competition.
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