Exploration of powder synthesis and additive manufacturing of refractory metal alloys for space nuclear propulsion.
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1383
- Awardee
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University Of California, Santa Barbara UEI G9QBQDH39DF4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $163,134
Award facts
- Contract value 49% obligated
- $331,134.00 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
- Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $79,134 | |
| Funding Only Action | $5,428 | |
| Original award | $78,572 |
About this award
The University of California, Santa Barbara has been awarded a $331,134 research grant by a civilian federal agency to explore powder synthesis and additive manufacturing of refractory metal alloys for space nuclear propulsion systems. The work, to be performed in Santa Barbara, California, will conclude by August 28, 2028. This non-competitive grant supports fundamental research addressing a critical technology gap, as space nuclear propulsion systems have been identified as essential for providing sustained high power during deep-space missions and extended human exploration activities. Refractory metal alloys—materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures—require significant technological advancement in both material development and manufacturing processes to enable the next generation of space nuclear propulsion capabilities.
UCSB's Office of Research is well-positioned to execute this research initiative, leveraging the university's established capabilities in materials science, aerospace technologies, and advanced manufacturing. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and land-grant research university, UCSB maintains ongoing partnerships with federal agencies including NASA, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Office of Naval Research. The institution's demonstrated expertise in conducting interdisciplinary research with potential transformative applications, combined with its infrastructure for graduate and undergraduate research training, makes it an appropriate awardee for this advanced materials research effort supporting the nation's space exploration objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1383?
80NSSC24K1383 was awarded to University Of California, Santa Barbara by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 29, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1383 worth?
The government has obligated $163,134 on 80NSSC24K1383. Its current value, with exercised options, is $331,134.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1383 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1383 was full and open competition.
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