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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for $2,066,831.00

Signed on

5/23/2016, 12:00 AM

ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Government Contract #NNC16JZ23D

ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $2,066,831.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER, which is a division with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Summary of Award

ZIN Technologies, Inc., a small U.S.-owned business in Ohio, was awarded a federal contract by NASA for a research and development project related to liquid crystal nanostructures. The contract, valued at $2,028,487.75 and signed on May 23, 2016, involves studying crystallization using liquid crystal for experiments on the International Space Station. Notable spending patterns include various transactions ranging from $27,000 to $2302.67 for modifications and developments related to the experiment.

Contract Details

Contract IDNNC16JZ23D
Contract TypeC
Total Obligation$2,028,487.75
Exercised Options$2,066,831.00
Base Amount + Options$2,066,831.00
Date Signed2016-05-23
Contract DescriptionIGF::OT::IGF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL OF NANOPLATES (LCN) EXPERIMENT IS DESIGNED TO USE LIQUID CRYSTAL AS A UNIQUE SYSTEM TO STUDY THE CRYSTALLIZATION (ALSO KNOWN AS NANO DISKS SHAPED STRUCTURES) OF COLLOIDAL SYSTEM. NASA INTENDS TO UTILIZE AS MUCH OF THE OASIS (OBSERVATION ANALYSIS OF SMECTIC ISLANDS IN SPACE) HARDWARE, SUCH AS THE AVIONICS ASSEMBLY, DIGITAL I/O AND POWER UNIT EXPERIMENT TO FURTHER EXPERIMENTS SUCH AS LCN AND FUTURE LIQUID CRYSTAL EXPERIMENTS. HOWEVER, A NEW SAMPLE CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE FABRICATED AND POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY AND DIAGNOSTICS WILL BE NEEDED. TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE OF LCN PRIOR TO FLYING THIS EXPERIMENT IN FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2020, AN LCN PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIMENT WILL BE DEVELOPED USING NANORACKS PLATFORM AND NANOLAB MODULES ON BOARD THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) IN FY 2019.
Start Date2016-05-23
End Date2021-09-30

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding OfficeNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
Funding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding OfficeNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER

Recipient Details

RecipientZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Recipient Location6745 ENGLE RD STE 105 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OHIO, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesBlack American Owned Business, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Manufacturer of Goods, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00049$2,302.67May 28, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,302.67 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #48$-4,312.40September 12, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-4,312.40 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #47$0.00June 27, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #46$0.00April 28, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #45$-1,344.52April 27, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-1,344.52 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #44$-28,000.00March 9, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-28,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #43$0.00October 29, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #42$-15,158.00August 19, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-15,158.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #41$15,000.00July 15, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $15,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #40$10,000.00June 14, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $10,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #39$200,000.00February 26, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $200,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #38$45,000.00February 1, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $45,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #37$0.00January 11, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #36$0.00December 4, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #35$50,000.00November 17, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $50,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #34$0.00September 11, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #33$180,000.00August 28, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $180,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #32$75,000.00July 15, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $75,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #31$0.00May 14, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #30$0.00March 3, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #29$135,000.00February 11, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $135,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #28$70,000.00January 30, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $70,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #27$80,000.00January 14, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $80,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #26$75,000.00October 23, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $75,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #25$0.00September 23, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #24$-200,000.00August 29, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-200,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #23$0.00June 19, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #22$0.00June 3, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #21$390,000.00April 1, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $390,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #20$60,000.00March 25, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $60,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #19$45,000.00October 22, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $45,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #18$10,000.00October 17, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $10,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #17$15,000.00August 23, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $15,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #16$60,000.00August 8, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $60,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #15$75,000.00May 8, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $75,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #14$35,000.00April 12, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $35,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #13$0.00March 19, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #12$25,000.00March 1, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $25,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #11$20,000.00January 17, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $20,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #10$0.00September 26, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #9$80,000.00May 23, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $80,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #8$75,000.00March 28, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $75,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #7$0.00February 23, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #6$170,000.00January 25, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $170,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #5$25,000.00December 29, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $25,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #4$50,000.00November 28, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $50,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #3$0.00September 13, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #2$30,000.00July 13, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $30,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #1$150,000.00June 13, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $150,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0$25,000.00May 23, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $25,000.00 to ZIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.