Photonics ISS multipurpose microscopy suite (PIMMS)
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80JSC017F0017
- Awardee
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H Nu Photonics LLC UEI UXZFTD5JG237
- Awarding agency
-
Johnson Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $990,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- ISS NRA Mission Partnerships: CPF, OCO-3, SAGE III Special Notice · Posted Aug 11, 2025
- Contract value 55% obligated
- $1,800,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Kahului, HI 96732, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$810,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,800,000 |
About this award
This is a delivery order contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center to H Nu Photonics LLC, doing business as HNU Photonics, a for-profit limited liability company. The contract is for the Photonics ISS Multipurpose Microscopy Suite (PIMMS) project, which has a firm fixed price of $1,800,000.00 and a completion date of September 21, 2023. The contract does not have a set-aside designation.
Through this contract, HNU Photonics is studying the effects of microgravity on neuronal function, including microtubule structure, neurite outgrowth, and intracellular vesicle trafficking, utilizing a specialized microscopy platform deployed on the International Space Station. The goal is to elucidate the mechanisms behind observed neurological effects of long-duration space missions to support the development of therapeutic countermeasures.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80JSC017F0017?
80JSC017F0017 was awarded to H Nu Photonics LLC by Johnson Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 27, 2017.
How much is contract 80JSC017F0017 worth?
The government has obligated $990,000 on 80JSC017F0017. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,800,000.
Is contract 80JSC017F0017 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80JSC017F0017 is a delivery order under NNJ16GU42B, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80JSC017F0017 competed?
The extent of competition for 80JSC017F0017 was full and open competition.
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