Biofilm analysis to prevent or manage the biofilm growth in the ISS water processor assembly
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC26P0537
- Awardee
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Montana State University UEI EJ3UF7TK8RT5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $170,062
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Biofilm analysis to prevent or manage the biofilm growth in the ISS Water Processor Assembly Solicitation · 80NSSC26930508Q · Posted Apr 14, 2026
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $170,062.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 78% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- 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
- Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $170,062 firm fixed-price purchase order to Montana State University's Office of Sponsored Programs to conduct biofilm analysis and develop strategies to prevent or manage biofilm growth in the International Space Station Water Processor Assembly. The contract, awarded on February 1, 2026, with performance scheduled through January 31, 2027, was procured on a sole-source basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a) authority without set-aside designations. Work will be performed at Montana State University's facility in Bozeman, Montana, supporting critical water recovery systems essential for extended human spaceflight missions.
This procurement aligns with NASA's broader exploration initiatives and life support system development for the ISS and future deep-space missions. Montana State University brings substantial expertise in biofilm remediation research, having previously received approximately $170,485 in biofilm-related research support from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The university's Office of Sponsored Programs manages a diverse federal contract portfolio spanning multiple agencies, with particular strength in space-related research, quantum technologies, and STEM engagement. The biofilm analysis work directly supports NASA's mission assurance objectives by addressing microbial contamination challenges in spacecraft water systems, a critical factor for crew health and mission sustainability.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26P0537?
80NSSC26P0537 was awarded to Montana State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2026.
How much is contract 80NSSC26P0537 worth?
The government has obligated $170,062 on 80NSSC26P0537.
Was contract 80NSSC26P0537 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26P0537 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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