As of date, deep space exploration has been hindered by the limitations of existing propulsion technologies. In contrast, solar sails appear to allow a low cost pathway to high speed and ubiquitous…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0954
- Awardee
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University Of California, LOS Angeles UEI RN64EPNH8JC6 Part of State Of California Controllers Office
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $475,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $475,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $237,500 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $237,500 |
About this award
The federal contract award with ID 80NSSC21K0954 was granted by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on June 1, 2021. The contract, valued at $475,000.00, is a grant for research on solar sail propulsion technologies to enable low-cost, high-speed exploration of the outer solar system and interstellar space. This contract does not have a set-aside designation.
UCLA, as the prime contractor, will leverage its expertise in space exploration, scientific research, and program implementation to deliver the required services by the ultimate completion date of July 14, 2024. UCLA frequently collaborates with federal agencies like NASA, NIH, and DoD, and has demonstrated extensive capabilities in executing complex, interdisciplinary research initiatives through both contract and grant awards. The State of California Controller's Office serves as the parent organization for UCLA, which is registered as a U.S. state government entity, 1862 Land Grant College, and educational institution.
Description
As of date, deep space exploration has been hindered by the limitations of existing propulsion technologies. In contrast, solar sails appear to allow a low cost pathway to high speed and ubiquitous exploration of the outer solar system and interstell
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0954?
80NSSC21K0954 was awarded to University Of California, LOS Angeles by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0954 worth?
The government has obligated $475,000 on 80NSSC21K0954.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0954 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0954 was full and open competition.
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