The first technology is our active thermal architectures (ATA), a complete end-to-end solution for active thermal control of cryogenic instruments on nano and small satellites.
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1666
- Awardee
-
Utah State University UEI SPE2YDWHDYU4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $10,377,707
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $10,377,706.94 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% 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
- Logan, UT 84322, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $208,629 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,788,952 | |
| Funding Only Action | $759,624 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $2,196,764 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$6,451 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,630,360 | |
| Original award | $3,799,828 |
About this award
Utah State University received a $10.4 million research grant award from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, effective October 1, 2021, with completion anticipated by December 30, 2026. The award funds the development and deployment of Active Thermal Architectures (ATA), a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to provide active thermal control systems for cryogenic instruments aboard nanosatellites and small satellites. This research initiative is being performed at USU's Logan, Utah facility and represents the university's continued contributions to advanced aerospace technology development for federal space programs. The contract carries no set-aside designation and employs a grant-based funding mechanism with other pricing structures.
As a 1862 land-grant research institution, USU brings substantial expertise to this award, leveraging its established track record in aerospace technology development, including prior work with NASA's Kennedy Space Center on the Utah Reusable Root Module for the International Space Station. The university maintains significant federal contracting capacity across multiple domains and currently manages three major indefinite delivery vehicles totaling over $152 million, including a $146.3 million National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases contract for pre-clinical infectious disease models. This ATA contract positions USU to advance critical thermal management technologies essential for next-generation satellite missions while maintaining its role as a key federal research partner in civilian space technology initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1666?
80NSSC21K1666 was awarded to Utah State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1666 worth?
The government has obligated $10,377,707 on 80NSSC21K1666.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1666 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1666 was full and open competition.
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