The need for autonomy capable of navigating rough terrain is paramount as NASA deploys additional rovers on the moon and mars.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1275
- Awardee
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Carnegie-Mellon University UEI U3NKNFLNQ613
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $79,439
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $79,439.30 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$561 | |
| Original award | $80,000 |
About this award
This is a $79,439.30 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to develop autonomous navigation capabilities for rovers on the Moon and Mars. The award is not set aside and represents a research contract to advance technologies for space exploration. CMU, a renowned global research university, will leverage its expertise in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer science to address NASA's need for autonomous systems that can navigate rough terrain. The university frequently collaborates with federal agencies on contracted R&D efforts, demonstrating its ability to support a range of government requirements through both prime and subcontract vehicles. This award likely builds on CMU's prior work with NASA and other space-focused agencies, contributing to the development of next-generation rover technologies for future lunar and planetary missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1275?
80NSSC21K1275 was awarded to Carnegie-Mellon University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 2, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1275 worth?
The government has obligated $79,439 on 80NSSC21K1275.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1275 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1275 was full and open competition.
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