This proposal describes a collaborative project between MIT and NASA langley research center. The project objective is to develop an unmanned air vehicle that can autonomously perform a search and…
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX15AQ50A
- Awardee
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology UEI E2NYLCDML6V1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $693,211
Award facts
- Contract value 87% obligated
- $798,211.17 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 0 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$1,789 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $195,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Original award | $200,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award, NNX15AQ50A, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop an unmanned air vehicle capable of autonomous search and rescue missions in forested areas. The $798,211.17 cooperative agreement aims to address the challenges of flight under a tree canopy and coordination between multiple vehicles. The project will develop new algorithms for information-centric autonomy, enabling vehicles to use onboard sensors to estimate their position and the surrounding environment, make planning decisions in dynamic, poorly known conditions, and coordinate with other vehicles and operators. This contract has no set-aside designation and leverages MIT's expertise in advanced research and development for federal agencies.
Description
This proposal describes a collaborative project between MIT and NASA langley research center. The project objective is to develop an unmanned air vehicle that can autonomously perform a search and rescue mission in a forested area. This capability is novel because IT addresses both the challenges of flight under the tree canopy and the challenges of multiple vehicle CO-ordination. We propose to develop new algorithms information-centric autonomy that enable vehicles to use on-board sensors to estimate their position and the structure of environment around them, to make planning decisions in poorly known, dynamic environments and to share information and CO-ordinate with other vehicles and operators.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX15AQ50A?
NNX15AQ50A was awarded to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2015.
How much is contract NNX15AQ50A worth?
The government has obligated $693,211 on NNX15AQ50A. Its current value, with exercised options, is $798,211.
Was contract NNX15AQ50A competed?
The extent of competition for NNX15AQ50A was not competed. The government received 0 offers.
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