The NYX mission to observe the universe from deep space - enabled by embercore, a high specific power radioisotope.electric propulsion system
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0967
- Awardee
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Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation - Technologies UEI LD35F2QC1T37 Part of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $385,111
Award facts
- Contract value 65% obligated
- $596,793.18 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
- Seattle, WA 98199, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$50,049 | |
| Funding Only Action | $80,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$241,633 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $276,764 | |
| Original award | $320,029 |
About this award
This is a $596,793.18 grant award from the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation - Technologies (Usnc-Space), a for-profit advanced nuclear technology company. The award is for the "NYX Mission to Observe the Universe from Deep Space - Enabled by Embercore, a High Specific Power Radioisotope-Electric Propulsion System." This grant is not associated with a set-aside program. Usnc-Space is a subsidiary of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp (Usnc), which has received numerous federal contracts and grants for advanced nuclear technologies, including radioisotope power systems and nuclear thermal propulsion concepts for space applications. The award supports Usnc-Space's research and development efforts in space nuclear technologies, aligning with NASA's goals for advancing space exploration capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0967?
80NSSC23K0967 was awarded to Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation - Technologies by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 5, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0967 worth?
The government has obligated $385,111 on 80NSSC23K0967. Its current value, with exercised options, is $596,793.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0967 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0967 was full and open competition.
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