NASA Awards Contract For Space Flight Projects Systems Development And Operations

Grey Hautaluoma
Headquarters Washington
202-358-0668
grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov
Katherine K। Martin Glenn Research Center, Cleveland
216-433-2406
katherine.k.martin@nasa.gov
Nov. 10, 2008

CONTRACT RELEASE : C08-065

NASA Awards Contract For Space Flight Projects Systems Development And Operations

CLEVELAND -- NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has awarded a contract to ZIN Technologies Inc., of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, for the definition, design, fabrication, assembly, integration, test and operation of a broad array of space flight projects. These projects are particularly in the Exploration Technology Development and Human Research Programs. The total value of the cost plus incentive fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, including a three-year base period of performance and two one-year options, is approximately $94.5 million. The contract is scheduled to begin this month. ZIN Technologies Inc., will perform unique International Space Station flight investigations in the physical sciences, advanced technology development and flight investigations for human research. Other investigations include advanced technology development and demonstrations in power, in-space propulsion, space communications, lunar surface and in-situ resource applications, spacecraft fire safety and energy storage and distribution. For more information on NASA and its programs, visit:
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For more information about NASA Glenn Research Center, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/glenn