Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0306
Definitive Contract for Lunar Surface Navigation Technology by PickNik Inc.
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$224,316.00
Ceiling
$224,316.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0306
NAICS
541713
This award represents a multi-year definitive contract awarded to PickNik Inc., a company specializing in robotic software and automation, aimed at developing advanced navigation solutions for lunar surface mobility. The contract focuses on procuring research and development services to create lighting-robust visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and risk-aware navigation systems suitable for GPS-denied environments on the Moon. This project holds significant importance for the space exploration agency, enhancing autonomous mobility capabilities in challenging extraterrestrial conditions. The scope includes developing and testing novel algorithms and systems to ensure reliable navigation under varying lighting conditions and environmental risks. The contract was awarded through a competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I process, emphasizing innovation and technological advancement. The performance period spans approximately six months, reflecting an initial phase of a potentially larger research and development effort, with work to be conducted in Boulder, Colorado. No subcontractors, previous contracts, contract vehicles, acquisition programs, or solicitation details were indicated in the available data.
Description
80NSSC26C0306 - SBIR PHASE I LIGHTING-ROBUST VISUAL SLAM AND RISK-AWARE NAVIGATION FOR GPS-DENIED LUNAR SURFACE MOBILITY