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Utah Reusable Root Module (URRM)   2

ID: 80KSC025R0002 • Type: Justification • Match:  100%
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Description

JOFOC for NASA/KSC has a requirement for the final design, documentation, fabrication of the Utah Reusable Root Module (URRM), a flight-ready, reusable space crop rooting module, which integrates into NASA's Ohalo III test rig to grow space crops on the International Space Station (ISS) as a demonstration for continuous crop production.
NASA/KSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the URRM hardware from Utah State University (USU), 1000 Old Main HL, Logan, Utah 84322-100, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source.. The URRM technology was initially developed by USU under a competitively awarded NASA Research Grant. During the root module technology development process , USU acquired skills, knowledge, and expertise that uniquely qualify them to complete the final design, documentation, fabrication and delivery of the flight-ready URRM hardware which cannot be solicited through another vendor.

Background
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC), has a requirement for the final design, documentation, and fabrication of the Utah Reusable Root Module (URRM).

This flight-ready, reusable space crop rooting module is intended to integrate into NASA’s Ohalo III test rig to facilitate the growth of space crops on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a demonstration for continuous crop production.

NASA/KSC plans to issue a sole source contract to Utah State University (USU) due to their unique qualifications and expertise developed during previous phases of research funded by NASA.

Work Details
The URRM will be developed, built, documented, tested, and integrated with Ohalo III on the ISS. Specific tasks include:
- Performance and Qualification Tests
- Phase III Flight Safety Review
- Delivery of Ground, Flight, Spares
- On-orbit demonstration.

USU has proprietary processes and specialized knowledge that uniquely qualify them for this project, which cannot be solicited through another vendor.

Period of Performance
April 1, 2025, through October 9, 2026

Place of Performance
NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and the International Space Station (ISS)
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Overview

Agency
Kennedy Space Center (KSC) [NASA]
Award Date
Sept. 8, 2025
Response Deadline
None
Posted
Sept. 25, 2025, 3:14 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Place of Performance
Logan, UT 84322 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
On 9/25/25 Kennedy Space Center issued Justification 80KSC025R0002 for Utah Reusable Root Module (URRM).
Primary Contact
Name
Tammy Clark   Profile
Email
tammy.k.clark@nasa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
8000-KSC00
Source Organization Code
100170445
Last Updated
Oct. 25, 2025
Last Updated By
tammy.k.clark@nasa.gov
Archive Date
Oct. 25, 2025