The Space Radiation Quality Effects contract

The contract focuses on assessing the effects of radiation quality and simulated Galactic Cosmic Radiation on the risk of carcinogenesis using an outbred mouse model. Its primary goal is to investigate carcinogenesis and relative biological effectiveness (RBE) measurements following low-dose, whole-body exposure to ionizing radiation that mimics the space radiation environment. Additionally, the study includes secondary research priorities targeting cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, as well as short- and long-term neurobehavioral and cognitive impairments caused by such radiation exposure. This contract, identified by solicitation number nasa-f1e8a012c36d2beb, is forecasted to be managed by the Johnson Space Center (JSC) with the research activities to take place in Boulder. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541715, which generally covers research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Key contacts for the contract include Jason Weeks and Tumarrow Romain, the latter serving as a small business specialist, both reachable through provided NASA email addresses. The contract aims to provide critical insights into radiation exposure risks for human spaceflight and potential health outcomes of cosmic radiation encountered in space missions.