Heat rejection radiators are massive and most voluminous components of nuclear reactor power systems for surface power, space exploration and fast
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0263
- Awardee
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University Of New Mexico UEI F6XLTRUQJEN4 Part of University Of New Mexico
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $648,946
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $648,945.89 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
- Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$1,054 | |
| Funding Only Action | $208,893 | |
| Funding Only Action | $207,316 | |
| Original award | $233,791 |
About this award
The University of New Mexico's Office of Sponsored Projects was awarded a $648,945.89 research grant by a civilian federal agency on January 18, 2022, for research related to heat rejection radiators in nuclear reactor power systems for surface power and space exploration applications. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion on January 17, 2025, and will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and major public research university, UNM brings substantial expertise in physics, engineering, and materials science to support advanced nuclear power technology development.
This research effort aligns with the federal government's broader initiatives in space exploration and advanced energy systems, areas where heat rejection and thermal management represent critical engineering challenges for nuclear-powered spacecraft and surface installations. UNM's Office of Sponsored Projects has demonstrated significant capacity in conducting federally-funded research across multiple scientific and engineering domains, with particular strength in materials characterization and technical analyses. The university's work on this project will contribute to advancing thermal control technologies essential for enabling long-duration space missions and remote surface operations that depend on reliable nuclear power generation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0263?
80NSSC22K0263 was awarded to University Of New Mexico by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 18, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0263 worth?
The government has obligated $648,946 on 80NSSC22K0263.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0263 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0263 was full and open competition.
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