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Sierra Space prototype root modules HANDIVEG

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The Kennedy Space Center is seeking the fabrication of HANDIVEG, a prototype reusable space crop rooting module developed by Sierra Space. This procurement encompasses all necessary parts, labor, fabrication, testing, reviews, and certification required to integrate the modules into NASA's Ohalo III system. As a testbed on the International Space Station, Ohalo III is designed to validate crop production technologies, specifically focusing on water delivery and volume optimization to inform the design of future space-based agricultural systems. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The project is managed by the National Aeronautics And Space Administration, with coordination handled through the Kennedy Space Center's procurement office.

General Info

Kennedy Space Center seeks small business fabrication of HANDIVEG prototype for Ohalo III system.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Kennedy Space Center

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

WI, USA

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SBA

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PostedOct 1

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Kennedy Space Center

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Kennedy Space Center

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Full Description

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The Sierra Space root modules HANDIVEG is a prototype, reusable space crop rooting module, which integrates into NASA’s Ohalo III. The procurement is for the fabrication of the prototype and it includes parts, labor, fabrication, testing, reviews, and certification. Ohalo III will serve as a testbed for the validation of crop production systems and technologies on the ISS. Ohalo III is a prototype crop production system that will validate water delivery, volume optimization, and advance knowledge on crop production operations which will inform design decisions for a future systems.

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