Mars survey for locations for mars hydroelectric power
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC26P0464
- Awardee
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Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $19,980
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $19,980.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Planetary Science Institute, a nonprofit research organization headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $19,980 firm fixed-price purchase order by NASA's Shared Services Center on April 13, 2026, for a Mars survey to identify locations suitable for hydroelectric power development. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, reflects PSI's competitive technical capabilities in planetary science research and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026, with performance taking place at PSI's Tucson facility. This award aligns with PSI's extensive portfolio of Mars-related research, which has previously included investigations of Martian alluvial fan formation and other geological characterization work supporting NASA's planetary exploration objectives.
As a child contract under NASA's broader contracting framework, this award represents a focused research initiative building on PSI's demonstrated expertise in Martian geology and surface process analysis. The organization's track record includes over $16 million in prime federal contract awards and substantial grant funding exceeding $12 million, supported by collaborative partnerships with leading research institutions. The modest contract value and defined scope indicate a specialized survey task that leverages PSI's existing capabilities in planetary data analysis and geological assessment to support NASA's strategic planning for potential future Mars infrastructure development.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26P0464?
80NSSC26P0464 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 13, 2026.
How much is contract 80NSSC26P0464 worth?
The government has obligated $19,980 on 80NSSC26P0464.
Was contract 80NSSC26P0464 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26P0464 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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