The need for validated computational models is a key component in decreasing the risk, cost, and schedule of the entry descent landing (EDL) phase and enable future scientific exploration missions
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1370
- Awardee
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University Of Illinois UEI Y8CWNJRCNN91
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $158,000
Award facts
- Contract value 47% obligated
- $336,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 55% 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
- Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $74,000 | |
| Original award | $84,000 |
About this award
The University of Illinois was awarded a $336,000 research grant by a civilian federal agency (Shared Services Center) on August 15, 2024, to support validated computational modeling for Entry Descent Landing (EDL) phase operations. The grant, which carries an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2028, aims to develop computational tools that reduce risk, cost, and schedule challenges associated with EDL phases while enabling future scientific exploration missions. This non-set-aside award represents the university's continued role as a premier research institution supporting federal government objectives in aerospace and advanced engineering research. The work will be performed at the University of Illinois campus in Urbana, Illinois.
As a leading public land-grant research institution, the University of Illinois brings substantial expertise in federal research partnerships across multiple scientific domains, including aerospace engineering, advanced materials, and computational science. The university's extensive portfolio of federal contracts and grants from agencies such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy demonstrates its capability to execute complex research initiatives. This EDL computational modeling project aligns with broader government priorities in space exploration and reflects the university's established track record as a reliable partner for high-impact research requiring sophisticated technical expertise and rigorous validation methodologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1370?
80NSSC24K1370 was awarded to University Of Illinois by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 15, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1370 worth?
The government has obligated $158,000 on 80NSSC24K1370. Its current value, with exercised options, is $336,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1370 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1370 was full and open competition.
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