Comparison of staphylococcus draft genomes isolated from astronauts during spaceflight with terrestrial isolated clinical strains
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0680
- Awardee
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Zin Technologies, Inc. UEI Y9Y3LLQKWDN1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $149,945
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $149,945.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Parma Heights, OH 44130, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $12,645 | |
| Funding Only Action | $57,300 | |
| Funding Only Action | $30,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $25,000 |
About this award
NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $149,945 research grant to Zin Technologies, Inc. (doing business as Voyager Space Solutions) on March 4, 2024, to conduct a comparative genomic analysis of Staphylococcus bacterial strains. The research will compare draft genomes of Staphylococcus isolates collected from astronauts during spaceflight missions with terrestrial clinical strains to better understand how the microgravity environment affects bacterial genetics and virulence. This work is scheduled for completion by March 3, 2026, and will be performed at Zin Technologies' facility in Parma Heights, Ohio. The contract was awarded without set-aside designation to the small disadvantaged business contractor.
This grant supports NASA's broader objectives for understanding biological responses in space environments, which is critical for ensuring crew health and safety during long-duration human space exploration missions. Zin Technologies brings relevant expertise in microgravity research and aerospace-related development, having previously conducted NSF-funded research on microgravity analogs and biofilm formation. The comparative genomic study will advance scientific knowledge of how spaceflight conditions influence bacterial evolution and potentially inform protocols for microbial management aboard spacecraft and space stations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0680?
80NSSC24K0680 was awarded to Zin Technologies, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 4, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0680 worth?
The government has obligated $149,945 on 80NSSC24K0680.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0680 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0680 was full and open competition.
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