Experimental investigation and chemical modeling of thruster plumes for planetary landers
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K1185
- Awardee
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The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees UEI RD7MXJV7DKT9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $221,790
Award facts
- Contract value 73% obligated
- $305,790.00 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
- Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $73,930 | |
| Funding Only Action | $73,930 | |
| Original award | $73,930 |
About this award
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, through its Office of Research Division, received a $305,790 research grant award from a civilian federal agency to conduct experimental investigation and chemical modeling of thruster plumes for planetary landers. The work is scheduled for completion by December 18, 2025, with performance taking place at UCF's Alafaya, Florida campus. This award represents a competitive, non-set-aside grant selection based on technical merit, reflecting UCF's established expertise in space technology research and its role as a key federal research partner across scientific and engineering disciplines.
The grant aligns with UCF's significant portfolio of NASA-funded research supporting space technology development and planetary science applications. As a Hispanic-serving public research institution, UCF has demonstrated substantial capability in advanced aerospace propulsion and materials research through prior federal awards and cooperative agreements with NASA and the Defense Department. The thruster plume characterization research supports critical mission needs for planetary landing systems, contributing to the university's broader mission of conducting cutting-edge research while training STEM professionals in aerospace technologies and advanced propulsion concepts.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K1185?
80NSSC23K1185 was awarded to The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K1185 worth?
The government has obligated $221,790 on 80NSSC23K1185. Its current value, with exercised options, is $305,790.
Was contract 80NSSC23K1185 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K1185 was full and open competition.
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