Next generation lunar retrorefleectors (nglr) support of science operations, data collection, location and pointing of a lunar retroreflector on and during the 19D lunar mission, currently slated…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80MSFC24CA016
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23
- Awarding agency
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Marshall Space Flight Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $16,278
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 80MSFC24R0006 Solicitation number
- Contract value 7% obligated
- $223,834.00 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
- 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- College Park, MD 20742, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $16,278 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $207,556 |
About this award
The University of Maryland, College Park has been awarded a definitive contract valued at $223,834 by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to support science operations and data collection activities for the Next Generation Lunar Retroreflectors (NGLR) initiative. Under this cost-no-fee arrangement, the university will provide technical support for the location and pointing of a lunar retroreflector scheduled to launch on the 19D lunar mission in November 2024. The work will be performed at the university's College Park, Maryland campus and is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2025. This contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive technical capabilities in space science research and lunar surface instrumentation support.
This award represents a continuation of the University of Maryland's substantial involvement in NASA-funded space exploration research, building on the institution's track record of delivering advanced technology development and scientific infrastructure support across multiple aerospace applications. As a research-intensive land-grant institution, the university leverages its extensive academic infrastructure and faculty expertise to translate fundamental research into practical solutions supporting national space exploration objectives. The NGLR effort aligns with NASA's broader lunar science strategy, as retroreflectors enable precise distance measurements and contribute critical data for understanding lunar geology and supporting future exploration missions.
Description
Next generation lunar retrorefleectors (nglr) support of science operations, data collection, location and pointing of a lunar retroreflector on and during the 19D lunar mission, currently slated for launch in november 2024.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80MSFC24CA016?
80MSFC24CA016 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Marshall Space Flight Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 2, 2024.
How much is contract 80MSFC24CA016 worth?
The government has obligated $16,278 on 80MSFC24CA016. Its current value, with exercised options, is $223,834.
Was contract 80MSFC24CA016 competed?
The government received 1 offer.
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