Contract 80HQTR19C0024
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · September 30, 2021
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 30, 2021 for $3.92 million (current value) of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Pasadena, CA. It was awarded under full and open competition. It uses firm fixed-price contract pricing. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $3.92 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- 80HQTR19C0024
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Engineering Development)
- Place of performance
- Pasadena, CA
- First action
- September 30, 2021
Description
REDWATER IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOTYPE TO EXTRACT WATER FROM MARS, LUNAR, AND PLANETARY ICE DEPOSITS .IT USES THE CT APPROACH TO CREATE A HOLE ONCE THE HOLE IS MADE, THE COILED TUBING IS LEFT IN THE HOLE AND USED AS CONDUIT FOR WATER EXTRACTION. THE BHA CONTAINS A ROTARY-PERCUSSIVE DRILL SUBSYSTEM (SIMILAR TO THE ONE USED IN HONEYBEE ROBOTICS DEEP DRILL3), A DOWN HOLE PUMP, AND HEATERS. THE TUBE HOUSES AN INSULATED AND HEATED HOSE AS WELL AS WIRES FOR DOWN HOLE MOTORS AND HEATERS. DURING DRILLING, COMPRESSED GAS IS SEND DOWN HOLE THROUGH THE HOSE. THE GAS ESCAPES THROUGH THE ANNUAL SPACE BETWEEN THE TUBE AND BORE-HOLE WALL AND REMOVES CHIPS THAT CAN BE COLLECTED AND ANALYZED FOR SCIENCE. UPON REACHING AN ICE LAYER, THE DRILL CONTINUES FOR ANOTHER 3 M AND THEN STOPS ADVANCING FORWARD, BUT THE BIT CONTINUOUS SPINNING. HEATERS ARE TURNED ON TO MELT THE SURROUNDING ICE. ONCE ICE STARTS TO MELT, THE PERISTALTIC PUMP STARTS PUMPING A FRACTION OF THE MELTED WATER UP THE SAME HOSE THAT WAS USED FOR THE COMPRESSED GAS, AND INTO A STORAGE TANK ON THE SURFACE VIA A 3-WAY HEATED VALVE (VALVE SWITCHES BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND WATER TANK). THE REMAINING WATER PASSES THROUGH A DOWN HOLE HEATER AND IS PUMPED INTO THE ROTATING BIT FOR WATER JETTING THIS CONTINUOUS STIRRING OF WATER AND INJECTION OF HOT WATER SPEEDS UP THE MELTING PROCESS. AFTER MELTING A SECTION OF ICE, THE CT IS REACTIVATED TO DRILL FURTHER AND THE MELTING PROCESS CONTINUES. MOD 17: REPLACES CLAUSE I.1 (1852.204-76) SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (JAN 2011) WITH 1852.204-76 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES. (DEVIATION 21-01).
Modification timeline
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September 30, 2021Mod P00017 · Supplemental Agreement For Work Within Scope$3.92M
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What is contract 80HQTR19C0024?
Contract 80HQTR19C0024 is a federal contract awarded to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on September 30, 2021 for $3.92 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 0 times since the base award.
Who won contract 80HQTR19C0024?
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. won contract 80HQTR19C0024 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract 80HQTR19C0024 worth?
Contract 80HQTR19C0024 has obligated $0 to date but carries a potential ceiling of $3.92 million if fully funded and all options are exercised.