Development of sucr for in-situ and remote characterization of lunar surface
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25PA673
- Awardee
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Melanie Sauer & Associates LLC UEI DRPGDR2YS438
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $110,010
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Development of a Portable Pulsed Standoff Ultracompact μ-Raman (SUCR) sensor Special Notice · 80NSSC895147Q · Posted Mar 3, 2025
- Contract value 39% obligated
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- $110,010.00 Current, with exercised options
- $283,146.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 90% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Sierra Madre, CA 91024, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $55,035 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $54,975 |
About this award
Melanie Sauer & Associates LLC was awarded a $283,146 firm fixed-price purchase order by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on January 1, 2025, for the development of a Portable Pulsed Standoff Ultracompact m-Raman (SUCR) sensor capable of in-situ and remote characterization of the lunar surface. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and originated from a NASA Special Notice posted on March 3, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2026. Work will be performed in Sierra Madre, California. The SUCR sensor is intended to advance lunar mission technology by analyzing surface chemistry, mineralogy, and geology to support NASA's broader exploration objectives.
The primary deliverables under this contract include developing space-qualified sensor technology to reach Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6), producing three-dimensional modeling of the lunar surface, generating a technological maturation report, and creating a comprehensive test plan for the brassboard sensor under lunar conditions. The sensor is designed to support multiple NASA programs including the Artemis lunar exploration initiative, Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), and the MMPACT mission. This development effort addresses critical capabilities needed for near-term and long-term lunar surface operations and scientific investigations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25PA673?
80NSSC25PA673 was awarded to Melanie Sauer & Associates LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25PA673 worth?
The government has obligated $110,010 on 80NSSC25PA673. Its potential value, with all options, is $283,146.
Was contract 80NSSC25PA673 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25PA673 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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