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Astromaterials Glovebox Systems - Design and Fabrication (A-BOX)

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The Astromaterials Glovebox Systems Design and Fabrication project, known as A-BOX, involves the design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation of controlled-atmosphere glovebox systems for the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Curation facility at NASA Johnson Space Center. This initiative is critical for preparing the facility to receive and process lunar samples returning from the Artemis campaign. The scope of work requires the procurement of approximately 15 to 17 custom curation gloveboxes. These systems will be utilized for various functions, including the general processing and preliminary examination of both cold and ambient Artemis samples. The project is managed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under NAICS code 334516.

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NASA project to design, fabricate, and install custom gloveboxes for Artemis lunar samples.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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The primary purpose of A-BOX is the design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation of single-unit, multi-unit, or modular controlled-atmosphere glovebox systems (GS) to be acquired for the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Curation facility at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).
To prepare for the return of lunar samples by the Artemis campaign, XI2 will need to procure numerous (15-17) custom curation gloveboxes for multiple purposes, including preliminary examination and general processing of cold and ambient Artemis samples.

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