Near space corporation (NSC) is proposing a flight test validation of the data buoy concept, using a modified near space shuttle system (NS3) from a relevant altitude (~120KFT). The flight test will…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0476
- Awardee
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Near Space Corp UEI DPLPQNTEK7W7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $298,947
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $298,947.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tillamook, OR 97141, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
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About this award
Near Space Corporation (NSC) received a $298,947 grant award from NASA's Shared Services Center on December 18, 2019, for contract 19-19FOF1-PRO-0048, titled "Data Buoy for NASA's Long Duration High Altitude Balloons." The project aims to conduct a flight test validation of an innovative data buoy concept using NSC's modified Near Space Shuttle System (NS3) platform, launching from an altitude of approximately 120,000 feet. This research initiative is part of NASA's Flight Opportunities program, which supports the testing and maturation of commercial space technologies. The work is being performed at NSC's facility in Tillamook, Oregon, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2024. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award.
NSC, a commercial provider of high-altitude, near-space platforms and flight services with over 25 years of aerospace experience, is well-positioned to execute this capability demonstration. The company, an SBA-certified HUBZone firm, specializes in customized aerial deployment systems and scientific balloon platforms. This grant award complements NSC's broader portfolio of NASA contracts, including a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center valued up to $45 million through February 2029 for Flight and Payload Integration Services. The data buoy flight test represents a significant opportunity to validate new capabilities that could enhance NASA's long-duration high-altitude balloon missions and atmospheric research objectives.
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Near space corporation (NSC) is proposing a flight test validation of the data buoy concept, using a modified near space shuttle system (NS3) from a relevant altitude (~120KFT). The flight test will demonstrate a new capability that can make a signi
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0476?
80NSSC20K0476 was awarded to Near Space Corp by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 18, 2019.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0476 worth?
The government has obligated $298,947 on 80NSSC20K0476.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0476 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0476 was full and open competition.
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