# Development of an automated design optimization workflow coupling deep-learning based tools with the existing Loci/CHEM suite for simulation of optimal aerospike nozzle design.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80nssc26939857q

- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26939857Q
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Mississippi State University
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Product or service code: R699 Other Administrative Support Services
- Place of performance: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
- County: Hancock County (FIPS 28045). https://abierto.us/counties/hancock-county-ms-28045
- First posted: July 28, 2026
- Last posted: July 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a5c5f616bf5453e903b94ce75c2e5c6/view

## Description

** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Development of an automated design optimization workflow coupling deep-learning based tools with the existing Loci/CHEM suite for simulation of optimal aerospike nozzle design.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Mississippi State University (UEI NTXJM52SHKS7)
- Contract: 80NSSC26P1192, purchase order
- Obligated: $85,000.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC26939857Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC26P1192_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 28, 2026: Special notice, due July 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 0a5c5f616bf5453e903b94ce75c2e5c6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a5c5f616bf5453e903b94ce75c2e5c6/view

## Points of contact

- Shanna Patterson, shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov

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