Development of antireflection coatings for future NASA missions
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0403
- Awardee
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Delaware State University UEI RZZ8BMQ47KX3
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $299,887
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $299,887.00 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
- Leipsic, DE 19901, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $149,955 | |
| Original award | $149,932 |
About this award
Delaware State University, a historically Black college and university and 1890 land-grant institution, received a $299,887 grant award from the Shared Services Center on December 19, 2023, for the development of antireflection coatings for future NASA missions. The award, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by June 18, 2026, with work to be performed in Leipsic, Delaware. This research initiative represents a continuation of Delaware State University's growing portfolio of space-related technology development and optical science research funded by federal agencies, demonstrating the institution's technical capabilities in photonics and advanced materials for aerospace applications.
The award exemplifies Delaware State University's strategic positioning as a federal research partner in STEM innovation while fulfilling its institutional mission to serve underrepresented populations in higher education. The university's research portfolio reflects consistent support from NASA and other federal agencies for specialized projects in optical technologies and space science, complementing its substantial federal funding base across agricultural sciences, STEM education initiatives, and infrastructure development. This contract aligns with NASA's broader objectives to develop advanced materials and coatings that enhance the performance and durability of optical systems for space exploration missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0403?
80NSSC24K0403 was awarded to Delaware State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 19, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0403 worth?
The government has obligated $299,887 on 80NSSC24K0403.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0403 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0403 was full and open competition.
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