Microgravity analogs as proxies for spaceflight to validate biofilm formation and the exchange of genes between organisms
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0320
- Awardee
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Zin Technologies, Inc. UEI Y9Y3LLQKWDN1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $516,311
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $516,311.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Parma Heights, OH 44130, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $7,800 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,079 | |
| Funding Only Action | $70,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $116,249 | |
| Funding Only Action | $152,813 | |
| Funding Only Action | $138,370 | |
| Original award | $25,000 |
About this award
Zin Technologies, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business specializing in aerospace research and development, was awarded a $516,311 grant by NASA's Shared Services Center on January 4, 2021, to conduct research on microgravity analogs as proxies for spaceflight to validate biofilm formation and the exchange of genes between organisms. The research will be performed at the company's facility in Parma Heights, Ohio, with an ultimate completion date of January 3, 2027. This grant-funded project supports NASA's objectives for understanding biological processes in microgravity environments, which is critical for long-duration human space exploration missions.
The award reflects Zin Technologies' established expertise in microgravity research and its track record of receiving federal research grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation. The company's prior work in studying bacterial strains isolated from astronauts during spaceflight and its broader capabilities in microgravity acceleration measurement systems and space-related research position it well to advance understanding of how microbial organisms behave in reduced-gravity conditions. This research initiative directly supports NASA's exploration goals and contributes to identifying potential risks associated with biofilm formation and genetic exchange in space environments where crew safety and mission success depend on comprehensive biological knowledge.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0320?
80NSSC21K0320 was awarded to Zin Technologies, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 4, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0320 worth?
The government has obligated $516,311 on 80NSSC21K0320.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0320 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0320 was full and open competition.
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