The office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA s mission and work 2. Engage…

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC26M0017
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$249,703

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$249,703.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 41% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Upland, IN 46989, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $249,703 to Nearspace Education, Inc., effective July 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 27, 2028. The Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) issued this award to support the agency's strategic objectives of attracting students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through distinctive learning opportunities that connect participants to NASA's mission and work. The contract will be performed at the awardee's location in Upland, Indiana, and carries no set-aside designation.

This cooperative agreement represents NASA's commitment to fostering student engagement in authentic learning experiences tied to the agency's programs and initiatives. As a civilian agency contract funded through NASA's shared services mechanisms, this award supports OSTEM's broader mission to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals by providing experiential opportunities that demonstrate real-world applications of scientific and engineering principles within the context of aerospace exploration and discovery.

Description

The office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA s mission and work 2. Engage students in authentic learning experiences with NASA s

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26M0017?

80NSSC26M0017 was awarded to Nearspace Education, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 28, 2025.

How much is contract 80NSSC26M0017 worth?

The government has obligated $249,703 on 80NSSC26M0017.

Was contract 80NSSC26M0017 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC26M0017 was full and open competition.

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