This federal contract award, valued at $98,525.71, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Florida State University (FSU) for research work on multilayer insulation (MLI) materials used in space exploration vehicles. The research will be conducted using the Multilayer Insulation Thermal Conductivity Experimental (MIKE) Calorimeter at FSU's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The work aims to better understand the thermal properties and variations in the apparent thermal conductivity of MLI materials, particularly at the cryogenic temperature ranges corresponding to liquid hydrogen and oxygen propellants. This contract does not utilize any set-aside designations. FSU, as the prime contractor, will leverage its expertise in physical sciences, engineering, and space-related research to carry out this NASA-funded project by the ultimate completion date of November 15, 2017.