Ultra low sample volume capillary absorption spectrometer CAS for lunar volatiles and water isotope analysis
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0698
- Awardee
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Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc. UEI RJH6GQUD3BT5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $0
Award facts
- Contract value 0% obligated
- $2,448,779.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 89% 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
- Torrance, CA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $904,434 | |
| Funding Only Action | $454,105 | |
| Funding Only Action | $454,106 | |
| Funding Only Action | $236,241 | |
| Original award | $399,893 |
About this award
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $2.45M grant to Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc. (Oksi), a small business based in Torrance, California, for the development of an Ultra-Low Sample Volume Capillary Absorption Spectrometer (CAS) for lunar volatiles and water isotope analysis. The contract, awarded on February 22, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of February 21, 2027, represents Oksi's continued contribution to space exploration and scientific research initiatives. This award was not set aside under any specific small business program, indicating open competition for this research grant. The CAS technology is designed to enable precise analysis of water isotopes and volatile compounds in lunar samples, supporting NASA's lunar exploration objectives and contributing to the scientific understanding of the Moon's resource composition.
Oksi's selection for this grant reflects the company's established expertise in advanced sensor technologies and isotope analysis, developed through its extensive participation in Small Business Innovation Research programs across multiple federal agencies. The company brings substantial experience in designing specialized measurement instruments and has previously received Department of Energy grants for terrestrial-aquatic isotope sensors and other advanced scientific applications. This contract represents a significant research opportunity that leverages Oksi's electro-optical sensor systems capabilities and positions the company as a key contributor to NASA's lunar science missions, complementing its broader portfolio of work with the Air Force, Army, Navy, and other government entities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0698?
80NSSC24K0698 was awarded to Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 22, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0698 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 80NSSC24K0698. Its current value, with exercised options, is $2,448,779.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0698 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0698 was full and open competition.
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