This contract expires in 113 days (Sep 30, 2026).
STI LEGACY, INC. - A VIRTUAL ASTRONAUT TISSUE ANALOG RESPONSE (AVATAR) MISSIONS
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A VIRTUAL ASTRONAUT TISSUE ANALOG RESPONSE (AVATAR) MISSIONS
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On Jan 27, 2026, National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated $332,500 to STI LEGACY, INC. for a virtual astronaut tissue analog response (avatar) missions. The award is classified under NAICS 541714 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) and issued as a firm fixed price contract. Competition extent: full and open competition. Performance is located in LEXINGTON, KY. The contract is scheduled through Sep 30, 2026 — approximately 4 months remaining. This award is one of several similar procurements from National Aeronautics and Space Administration under NAICS 541714 — related awards are listed below.
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