Characterization and application of cryogenic power semiconductors in lightweight, fault tolerant systems for lunar missions
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0179
- Awardee
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute UEI U5WBFKEBLMX3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $703,851
Award facts
- Contract value 83% obligated
- $843,851.19 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 82% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Troy, NY, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $140,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $204,909 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,465 | |
| Original award | $158,477 |
About this award
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) was awarded a $843,851 grant on January 19, 2024, for research titled "Characterization and Application of Cryogenic Power Semiconductors in Lightweight, Fault-Tolerant Systems for Lunar Missions." The project is scheduled for completion by June 8, 2027, and will be conducted at RPI's campus in Troy, New York. This research grant, issued without set-aside designation, supports the development and evaluation of cryogenic power semiconductor technologies designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of electrical systems for lunar exploration missions. The funding originates from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, reflecting the government's investment in advanced power electronics capabilities essential for deep space exploration initiatives.
The project builds upon RPI's established expertise in power electronics and aerospace-related research, areas in which the institution has demonstrated significant federal contracting experience. Cryogenic power semiconductors represent a critical technology for lunar missions, as the extreme temperature environment on the Moon's surface requires specialized electrical components that can operate reliably in harsh conditions while maintaining minimal weight. This research will contribute to the broader objectives of lightweight, fault-tolerant system design necessary for sustained lunar operations and represents RPI's continued role as a premier research institution supporting federal space exploration and technology development initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0179?
80NSSC24K0179 was awarded to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 19, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0179 worth?
The government has obligated $703,851 on 80NSSC24K0179. Its current value, with exercised options, is $843,851.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0179 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0179 was full and open competition.
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