This proposal seeks to adapt the novel, low resource, high capability laser absorption spectrometer for volatiles and evolved gas (lasvegas) to the lunar surface environment.

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC20K0770
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$2,974,010

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$2,974,010.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 · Lasvegas on the moon a hypertunable IR laser spectrometer for the analysis of volatiles $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Funding Only Action P00002 $983,716
Funding Only Action P00001 $1,059,599
Original award $930,695

About this award

This $2,974,010.00 federal grant award to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), a non-profit research organization, seeks to adapt the Laser Absorption Spectrometer for Volatiles and Evolved Gas (LASVEGAS) instrument for use on the lunar surface. The grant, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has an ultimate completion date of March 8, 2026. SwRI, the prime contractor, has a strong track record of securing prime and subcontract awards from various government agencies, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to support their scientific and engineering initiatives. This award is not set aside and reflects SwRI's technical capabilities to compete in full and open competitions.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0770?

80NSSC20K0770 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 9, 2020.

How much is contract 80NSSC20K0770 worth?

The government has obligated $2,974,010 on 80NSSC20K0770.

Was contract 80NSSC20K0770 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0770 was full and open competition.

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