In-space production of DNA-inspired janus base nanomaterials (jbns)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80JSC022CA006
- Awardee
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University Of Connecticut UEI WNTPS995QBM7 Part of Secretary Of State Connecticut
- Awarding agency
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Johnson Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,862,585
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- ISS NRA Mission Partnerships: CPF, OCO-3, SAGE III Special Notice · NNJ13ZBG001N · Posted Aug 11, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,862,585.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $692,848 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $257,978 | |
| Funding Only Action | $257,378 | |
| Original award | $654,381 |
About this award
This is a $1,862,585.00 firm fixed price definitive contract awarded by NASA's Johnson Space Center to the University of Connecticut (UConn) for the "IN-SPACE PRODUCTION OF DNA-INSPIRED JANUS BASE NANOMATERIALS (JBNS)". The contract has no set-aside designation.
UConn, a leading public research university, will perform the work at its facilities in Storrs, Connecticut. The contract includes three business tasks: market analysis and business development, product and regulation development, and cost and outcomes analysis for in-space manufacturing of these advanced nanomaterials.
UConn has subcontracted portions of the work to Eascra Biotech, Inc. and the UConn Health Center. The UConn Health Center will focus on the "BIOMIMETIC FABRICATION OF MULTI-FUNCTIONAL NANOMATERIALS VIA CONTROLLED SELF-ASSEMBLY IN SPACE" under the contract.
This contract aligns with NASA's interests in developing innovative manufacturing techniques and materials that could enable new in-space production capabilities. UConn's expertise in materials science, engineering, and space-related research makes it well-positioned to execute this contract for the space agency.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Connecticut Health Center | $159,209 | |
| Eascra Biotech, Inc. | $1,053,543 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80JSC022CA006?
80JSC022CA006 was awarded to University Of Connecticut by Johnson Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 23, 2022.
How much is contract 80JSC022CA006 worth?
The government has obligated $1,862,585 on 80JSC022CA006.
Was contract 80JSC022CA006 competed?
The extent of competition for 80JSC022CA006 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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