Pixels in electrospray thrusters for ultra-reliable, flat-panel electric propulsion
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K1174
- Awardee
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology UEI E2NYLCDML6V1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $252,000
Award facts
- Contract value 75% obligated
- $336,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 81% 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
- Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $84,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $84,000 | |
| Original award | $84,000 |
About this award
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was awarded a $336,000 grant on August 1, 2023, to conduct research on pixels in electrospray thrusters for ultra-reliable, flat-panel electric propulsion systems. The research will be performed at MIT's Cambridge, Massachusetts campus with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2027. This civilian research grant, awarded through a Shared Services Center, supports MIT's continuing role as a premier federal research institution across multiple scientific and engineering domains.
The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting MIT's broad competitive capabilities across diverse technological areas. As a leading federal contractor and grantee, MIT regularly receives research funding from agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy for advanced research in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, space exploration, materials science, and engineering. This electrospray thruster research aligns with MIT's demonstrated expertise in space propulsion technology and advanced materials development, contributing to critical national research initiatives in space exploration and technological innovation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K1174?
80NSSC23K1174 was awarded to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K1174 worth?
The government has obligated $252,000 on 80NSSC23K1174. Its current value, with exercised options, is $336,000.
Was contract 80NSSC23K1174 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K1174 was full and open competition.
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