Oxidation protection of refractory metals via refractory bond coat alloy design and thermally grown complex oxides
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1382
- Awardee
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University Of California Irvine UEI MJC5FCYQTPE6
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $157,849
Award facts
- Contract value 48% obligated
- $325,849.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 54% 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
- Irvine, CA 92697, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $79,217 | |
| Original award | $78,632 |
About this award
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has been awarded a $325,849 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center to develop advanced oxidation protection technology for refractory metals. The primary objective is to design a refractory alloy bond coat capable of generating a protective layer of chromium tantalum aluminum oxide (CrTAO4) when exposed to high-temperature oxidizing environments, such as those encountered in actively firing rockets. This research aligns with aerospace and propulsion system advancement, where thermal protection of materials is critical to performance and longevity. The grant is classified as a non-set-aside award and is scheduled for completion by August 28, 2028.
Work will be performed at UCI's Irvine, California campus. As a prominent public research institution with extensive experience in federal research contracting and grants management, UCI brings demonstrated expertise in materials science, aerospace technologies, and advanced engineering research to this initiative. The university's prior federal work includes significant research programs funded by the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), positioning UCI as a qualified performer for complex materials development and high-temperature applications research. This grant represents a continuation of UCI's role as a strategic federal research partner in supporting innovation in aerospace materials technology.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1382?
80NSSC24K1382 was awarded to University Of California Irvine by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 29, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1382 worth?
The government has obligated $157,849 on 80NSSC24K1382. Its current value, with exercised options, is $325,849.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1382 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1382 was full and open competition.
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