This federal contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of New Mexico (UNM), will use non-destructive techniques like electron and X-ray microbeam analysis to study the oxidation states of lunar rocks and minerals. The $77,438.12 contract supports research to better understand the redox conditions that existed during the formation of the Moon's igneous and impact melt rocks. This work is relevant to NASA's Solar System Workings program. UNM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and state-controlled university, has significant expertise in areas like physics, engineering, and materials science, which it leverages to support federal agency missions through both contracts and grants. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting UNM's ability to compete for open market federal procurements. In addition to this award, UNM holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education to provide specialized services such as radiology interpretation and adjunct instructor support.
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