22-NIAC23B-0017, biomineralization-enabled self-growing building blocks for habitat outfitting on mars
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0584
- Awardee
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Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska UEI HTQ6K6NJFHA6 Part of Board Of Regents Of University Of Nebraska
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $119,991
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $119,990.98 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
- Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$9 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $120,000 |
About this award
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska received a research grant valued at approximately $120K from a civilian federal agency through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. The contract, awarded May 1, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2025, focuses on "Biomineralization-Enabled Self-Growing Building Blocks for Habitat Outfitting on Mars." This research explores innovative construction materials and methodologies that leverage biological mineralization processes to create sustainable, self-assembling structures suitable for extraterrestrial habitat development. The award was made without set-aside designation, indicating open competition. The work will be performed at the University of Nebraska's Lincoln, Nebraska campus through the Office of Sponsored Programs.
The University of Nebraska's extensive portfolio of federal research awards and contracts, particularly in advanced engineering and materials science domains, positions the institution as a capable partner for NASA's exploration of cutting-edge habitat technologies. As a public research institution with significant experience in securing grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Defense, the university demonstrates the multidisciplinary expertise necessary to advance innovative concepts that support long-term human presence on Mars. This NIAC award represents the university's continued contribution to NASA's strategic objectives in planetary exploration and the development of in-situ resource utilization technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0584?
80NSSC23K0584 was awarded to Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0584 worth?
The government has obligated $119,991 on 80NSSC23K0584.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0584 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0584 was full and open competition.
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