An autonomous optical navigation instrument for deep space exploration
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24M0038
- Awardee
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Georgia TECH Research Corp UEI EMW9FC8J3HN4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $445,710
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $445,710.00 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
- Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $220,710 | |
| Original award | $225,000 |
About this award
Georgia Tech Research Corp (GTRC), the research entity of the Georgia Institute of Technology, was awarded a cooperative agreement on October 1, 2023, valued at $445.7K, to develop an autonomous optical navigation instrument for deep space exploration. The work will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. This award represents a civilian space technology initiative and carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition. GTRC's selection reflects its established expertise in advanced research and development across aerospace, materials science, and emerging technologies, areas in which the organization has demonstrated substantial capability through prior federal contract and grant awards from agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the National Science Foundation.
As the primary research arm of Georgia Tech, GTRC brings significant institutional resources and specialized expertise to autonomous navigation systems development, a critical capability for deep space missions. The organization's track record includes multiple awards for advanced sensor technologies, photonics, and space technology development, positioning it well to address the technical challenges associated with optical navigation systems that must operate independently in the deep space environment. This cooperative agreement leverages GTRC's capabilities to advance U.S. space exploration objectives while building technical knowledge in autonomous systems that support NASA's broader deep space exploration missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24M0038?
80NSSC24M0038 was awarded to Georgia TECH Research Corp by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24M0038 worth?
The government has obligated $445,710 on 80NSSC24M0038.
Was contract 80NSSC24M0038 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24M0038 was full and open competition.
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