The University of Hawaii (UH) was awarded a $195,520 firm-fixed-price purchase order by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) to provide in-situ and remote characterization of the lunar surface using a SUCR sensor. This sole-source contract supports a three-year project to mature the SUCR sensor, including functional testing, environmental testing, and characterization of lunar simulants. A graduate student from UH will also provide support by conducting laboratory testing using a compact remote Raman system to analyze minerals and rocks relevant to lunar missions. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, as UH is a large public educational institution with extensive expertise in astronomy, planetary science, and related fields. This contract award is associated with a larger Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) that UH holds with NASA Headquarters for the management and operations of the Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF), showcasing the university's long-standing capabilities in space science and research support for NASA.
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