Surface exploration of ocean worlds presents novel and unexpected challenges for robotic landers. Several aspects of the proposed missions to worlds such as europa, enceladus, and titan create a…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1603
- Awardee
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Honeybee Robotics, LTD. UEI F7UHKQTEYHW8 Part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, In
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $213,554
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $213,553.99 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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
- Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$36,360 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $249,914 |
About this award
This $213,553.99 federal contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd., a for-profit subchapter S corporation, on January 4, 2021. The contract supports research and development of autonomous robotic systems for surface exploration of ocean worlds such as Europa, Enceladus, and Titan. This work aims to address the unique and challenging requirements for robotic landers on these destinations. Honeybee Robotics has a history of providing drilling systems, robotic interfaces, and sample handling mechanisms to support NASA's space exploration goals through prior prime contract and grant awards. The contract has an ultimate completion date of April 26, 2023 and is not designated as a set-aside. Honeybee Robotics' parent company is Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
Description
Surface exploration of ocean worlds presents novel and unexpected challenges for robotic landers. Several aspects of the proposed missions to worlds such as europa, enceladus, and titan create a need for a higher degree of autonomy than that required
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1603?
80NSSC20K1603 was awarded to Honeybee Robotics, LTD. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 4, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1603 worth?
The government has obligated $213,554 on 80NSSC20K1603.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1603 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1603 was full and open competition.
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