Portable active plasma sterilization system as a toolkit to reduce microbial contamination for space applications
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0322
- Awardee
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Surfplasma Inc. UEI Y96ESVKCPTE9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $500,059
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $500,059.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% 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
- Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $125,059 | |
| Funding Only Action | $187,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $104,285 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $83,215 |
About this award
Surfplasma Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Gainesville, Florida, has been awarded a $500,059 research grant by NASA's Shared Services Center to develop a portable active plasma sterilization system toolkit designed to reduce microbial contamination for space applications. The contract, awarded January 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026, represents a non-set-aside grant supporting the company's core competency in advanced plasma-based sterilization technologies. This award builds upon Surfplasma Inc.'s established track record with NASA through multiple Small Business Innovation Research contracts focused on planetary protection and contamination control in space exploration environments.
The portable plasma sterilization toolkit will address critical needs for sterilizing equipment and materials in space missions, where traditional sterilization methods may be impractical or ineffective. Surfplasma Inc.'s expertise in developing distributed compact plasma reactor systems positions the company to deliver an innovative solution capable of operating in the demanding conditions of space exploration. This research effort aligns with NASA's broader commitment to planetary protection protocols and contamination prevention, while leveraging the company's demonstrated capabilities in creating low-temperature plasma technologies suitable for sensitive applications and extreme environments.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0322?
80NSSC24K0322 was awarded to Surfplasma Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0322 worth?
The government has obligated $500,059 on 80NSSC24K0322.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0322 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0322 was full and open competition.
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