The university of the virgin islands physics department will partner with scientists from NASA's goddard space flight center to develop a low-cost gamma-RAY-burst detecting nano-satellite (burstcube).…
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC17M0048
- Awardee
-
University Of The Virgin Islands UEI JTFKX11JLHS8
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $480,605
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $480,604.85 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- St Thomas, 00802, USVI
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$269,391 | |
| Original award | $749,996 |
About this award
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a $480,604.85 cooperative agreement to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) to develop a low-cost gamma-ray-burst detecting nano-satellite called BurstCube. The project will leverage UVI's previous work in gamma-ray burst studies and X-ray detector development, supporting student research opportunities in UVI's new physics undergraduate degree program. BurstCube will be one of a constellation of such satellites being developed by a consortium of groups at various institutions, which collectively will significantly increase the detection rate of gamma-ray bursts. The award does not use a small business set-aside and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2021.
Description
The university of the virgin islands physics department will partner with scientists from NASA's goddard space flight center to develop a low-cost gamma-RAY-burst detecting nano-satellite (burstcube). This project will leverage previous work at UVI in GRB studies and x-RAY detector development and will support student research opportunities in UVI's new physics undergraduate degree program. UVI burstcube will be only one in a constellation of burstcube units under development by a consortium of groups at various institutions. The combined constellation will be able to add significantly to the detection rate of grbs. Moreover, expertise in astrophysics hardware development and data analysis developed through this project will continue to grow technical capability in this arena at UVI.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC17M0048?
80NSSC17M0048 was awarded to University Of The Virgin Islands by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2018.
How much is contract 80NSSC17M0048 worth?
The government has obligated $480,605 on 80NSSC17M0048.
Was contract 80NSSC17M0048 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC17M0048 was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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