Development and test of lunar dust removal using a gecko roller
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0128
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23 Part of University System Of Maryland
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,760,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,760,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- College Park, MD 20742, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $881,049 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $878,951 |
About this award
The University of Maryland, College Park has been awarded a $1.76M grant by a civilian federal agency (Shared Services Center) to develop and test lunar dust removal technology using a gecko roller mechanism. The research will be conducted at UMD's College Park, Maryland campus with an ultimate completion date of October 29, 2026. The award was made on October 30, 2023, under a grant for research contract with no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive capabilities in advanced aerospace and space exploration technologies.
This award supports fundamental research in extraterrestrial dust mitigation, an area critical to sustained lunar operations and future manned missions. UMD's selection underscores its established role as a research-intensive institution with demonstrated expertise in space exploration technologies and innovative engineering solutions for NASA and related federal space initiatives. The university's parent organization, the University System of Maryland, has an extensive portfolio of federal contracts and grants spanning multiple scientific disciplines, positioning UMD as a capable performer for complex technical research supporting national space exploration objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0128?
80NSSC24K0128 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 30, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0128 worth?
The government has obligated $1,760,000 on 80NSSC24K0128.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0128 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0128 was full and open competition.
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