In recent years, the idea of using rotating detonation engines (RDE) for space propulsion has garnered much attention. Rdes are a type of pressure-grain combustion whereas traditional are operated…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1293
- Awardee
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Purdue University UEI YRXVL4JYCEF5
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $206,675
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $206,675.48 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
- West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$27,325 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $74,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $80,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $80,000 |
About this award
Purdue University received a $206,675 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, awarded August 16, 2021, with performance completed by February 26, 2025, at the university's West Lafayette, Indiana campus. The grant supports research on Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs) for space propulsion applications. RDEs represent an alternative combustion approach to traditional constant-pressure combustion systems, operating instead as pressure-grain combustion engines. This award was made through a competitive process with no set-aside designation, reflecting Purdue's demonstrated capability in aerospace and propulsion research domains.
The award aligns with Purdue University's extensive portfolio of federally-funded aerospace and space exploration research, including previous major grants from NASA focused on Mars habitability and space exploration initiatives. As a premier land-grant research institution, Purdue maintains substantial research infrastructure and interdisciplinary expertise in advanced propulsion systems, materials science, and aerospace engineering. The contract structure as a research grant provided the university flexibility to conduct exploratory research activities in this emerging propulsion technology area, supporting the national objective of advancing space transportation capabilities through innovative combustion engine designs.
Description
In recent years, the idea of using rotating detonation engines (RDE) for space propulsion has garnered much attention. Rdes are a type of pressure-grain combustion whereas traditional are operated with constant pressure combustion.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1293?
80NSSC21K1293 was awarded to Purdue University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 16, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1293 worth?
The government has obligated $206,675 on 80NSSC21K1293.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1293 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1293 was full and open competition.
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