24-24NIACPROP-0008, mycotecture off planet: EN route to the moon and mars
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25M7096
- Awardee
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Brown University UEI E3FDXZ6TBHW3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $187,500
Award facts
- Contract value 75% obligated
- $250,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 86% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Providence, RI 02912, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $62,500 | |
| Original award | $125,000 |
About this award
Brown University was awarded a $250,000 cooperative agreement (24-24NIACPROP-0008) titled "Mycotecture Off Planet: En Route to the Moon and Mars" by the Shared Services Center on January 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 27, 2027. The contract does not utilize a set-aside designation and will be performed at Brown University's Providence, Rhode Island campus. This award reflects Brown's established capabilities as a leading research institution in supporting federal agencies across diverse scientific and technological domains, including advanced materials science and space exploration initiatives.
The cooperative agreement supports research into mycotecture—the application of fungal-based biological materials for construction—with potential applications for extraterrestrial environments on the Moon and Mars. Brown University's involvement aligns with its extensive track record in delivering complex research and technical services, complementing its existing federal partnerships with agencies including NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The university's research expertise in materials science, computational modeling, and innovative technologies positions it well to advance this novel biological construction methodology for future space exploration missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25M7096?
80NSSC25M7096 was awarded to Brown University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 28, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25M7096 worth?
The government has obligated $187,500 on 80NSSC25M7096. Its current value, with exercised options, is $250,000.
Was contract 80NSSC25M7096 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25M7096 was full and open competition.
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