NASA glenn research center (GRC) developed the zbot experiment for operations in the microgravity science glovebox (MSG) facility aboard the international space station (ISS). Engineering work was…
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GRC018F0055
- Awardee
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Zin Technologies, Inc. UEI Y9Y3LLQKWDN1
- Awarding agency
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Glenn Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $252,723
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Space Flight Systems Development and Operations Contract II (SpaceDOC II) Extension Pre-Solicitation · Posted Sep 16, 2024
- Space Flight Systems Development and Operations Contract II (SpaceDOC II) Extension Limited / Sole Source Justification · Posted Jul 13, 2021
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $253,724.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Parma Heights, OH 44130, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | -$6,276 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$1,001 | |
| Funding Only Action | $20,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $15,000 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Original award | $100,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award was issued by the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) to Zin Technologies, Inc., a small disadvantaged business, to develop and deliver the Zero Boil Off Test (ZBOT) experiment for operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The ZBOT is a small-scale simulant-fluid experiment that will provide microgravity data to support the development of cryogenic storage tank pressure control models and design. The contract has a ceiling value of $253,724.00 and is a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order, with a period of performance through August 22, 2025. This work builds upon previous NASA efforts under the SpaceDoc-2 and Mission Integration and Operations contracts. The ZBOT experiment was delivered to the ISS aboard the Cygnus spacecraft in April 2017 and successfully completed its operational readiness review in June 2017.
Description
NASA glenn research center (GRC) developed the zbot experiment for operations in the microgravity science glovebox (MSG) facility aboard the international space station (ISS). Engineering work was previously conducted under spacedoc-2 do-204 and mission integration and operations (MIO) work was conducted under do-219. The executive pre-ship review-2 (PSR-2) was successfully completed on january 17, 2017, and flight system was delivered to the international space station (ISS) aboard cygnus spacecraft flight OA-7, which launched on april 18, 2017. The operational readiness review was conducted on june 20, 2017. Zbot is a small-scale simulant-fluid experiment that will be used to obtain valuable microgravity empirical data for cryogenic storage tank pressure control design and archival science data for model validation. IT will be used to build a science base for future space storage tank engineering efforts by elucidating the roles of the various interacting transport and phase change phenomena that impact tank pressurization and pressure control in variable gravity. The project science team will develop, validate, and verify two-phase CFD models for tank pressure control that can be used to aid the future scale-up tank design. Zbot will show the feasibility of a zero-boil-off (ZBO) pressure control scheme for microgravity and variable gravity applications by examining the effect of forced mixing of the bulk liquid on destratification and pressure reduction in a ventless dewar. The scope of this do includes post-operations activities including the post-flight assessment review (PFAR).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80GRC018F0055?
80GRC018F0055 was awarded to Zin Technologies, Inc. by Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 7, 2018.
How much is contract 80GRC018F0055 worth?
The government has obligated $252,723 on 80GRC018F0055. Its current value, with exercised options, is $253,724.
Is contract 80GRC018F0055 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80GRC018F0055 is a delivery order under NNC14CA02C, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80GRC018F0055 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GRC018F0055 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources.
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