Propellant management devices (pmds) enable cryogenic propellant storage and transfer in the reduced gravity of space by transferring single-phase liquid propellant from a source tank to a receiver…

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC20K1221
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$226,152

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$226,151.88 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
Pullman, WA 99164, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00006 -$12,415
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Funding Only Action P00004 · Proof-of-concept reusable origami bladder for cryogenic propellant acquisition $18,572
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00002 · Proof-of-concept reusable origami bladder for cryogenic propellant acquisition (student: kjell westra ) $73,833
Funding Only Action P00001 $73,081
Original award $73,081

About this award

Washington State University (WSU) was awarded a $226,151.88 grant for research on propellant management devices (PMDs) on August 1, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of November 18, 2024. The research focuses on enabling cryogenic propellant storage and transfer in the reduced gravity environment of space by developing systems capable of transferring single-phase liquid propellant from source tanks to receiver tanks or engines. This civilian research grant, funded through a Shared Services Center, will be conducted at WSU's campus in Pullman, Washington. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, allowing WSU to compete on a fully open basis.

As a public land-grant research university with extensive federal contracting experience across multiple agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA, USDA, and National Institutes of Health, WSU brings significant capabilities in advanced scientific research and specialized technical support to this space propellant management initiative. The award reflects the university's established track record in conducting cutting-edge research and development projects, contributing to the federal government's objectives in space exploration and propulsion technology advancement.

Description

Propellant management devices (pmds) enable cryogenic propellant storage and transfer in the reduced gravity of space by transferring single-phase liquid propellant from a source tank to a receiver tank or engine.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1221?

80NSSC20K1221 was awarded to Washington State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2020.

How much is contract 80NSSC20K1221 worth?

The government has obligated $226,152 on 80NSSC20K1221.

Was contract 80NSSC20K1221 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1221 was full and open competition.

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