Sole source, development of injury assessment reference values for the neck applicable to spaceflight use cases
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1298
- Awardee
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences UEI SN7KD2UK7GC5 Part of Wake Forest University
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $263,000
Award facts
- Contract value 88% obligated
- $300,000.00 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
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $38,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $34,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $37,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $29,000 | |
| Original award | $25,000 |
About this award
Wake Forest University Health Sciences has been awarded a sole-source grant valued at $300,000 to develop injury assessment reference values for the neck applicable to spaceflight use cases. The grant, awarded July 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026, is funded through a Shared Services Center civilian agency and will be performed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This research initiative aligns with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's emphasis on human factors engineering and crew safety for space missions, leveraging the institution's established expertise in biomechanical injury research and clinical assessment methodologies.
As a leading academic medical center with substantial federal research experience, Wake Forest University Health Sciences is well-positioned to execute this specialized research. The institution has demonstrated significant capacity in biomedical research through numerous awards from the National Institutes of Health, Defense Health Agency, and other federal agencies, including related biomechanical and injury assessment work. The sole-source designation reflects the contractor's unique qualifications and established expertise in developing reference standards for injury prevention and assessment, capabilities that are critical for advancing crew safety protocols in the emerging spaceflight industry.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1298?
80NSSC24K1298 was awarded to Wake Forest University Health Sciences by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1298 worth?
The government has obligated $263,000 on 80NSSC24K1298. Its current value, with exercised options, is $300,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1298 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1298 was not competed.
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