The ADS s mission is aligned with NASA s strategic goal of expanding human knowledge by enabling open science and fostering interdisciplinary breakthrough research.
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21M0056
- Awardee
-
Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $25,820,528
Award facts
- Contract value 72% obligated
- $35,659,015.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,758,543 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,752,030 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,650,228 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,346,184 | |
| Funding Only Action | $400,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $713,543 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,579,283 | |
| Original award | $1,020,717 |
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About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $35.7 million cooperative agreement (20-ASTROARC20-0005) from NASA's Shared Services Center titled "Accelerating Discovery Through Enhanced Information Sharing." This award, effective March 1, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2027, supports SAO's mission to advance human knowledge through open science and interdisciplinary research. The cooperative agreement aligns with NASA's strategic objectives by leveraging SAO's substantial expertise in astrophysics, solar physics, planetary science, heliophysics, and earth science. SAO's role as a premier provider of sophisticated scientific research, advanced instrumentation development, and data system services positions the organization as a critical federal research partner. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting SAO's competitive positioning based on technical merit and demonstrated capabilities.
SAO brings extensive experience in managing complex space science initiatives, including oversight of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Follow-Up Observing Program and development of the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) digital library serving multiple NASA scientific disciplines. The organization's federal contract portfolio demonstrates substantial capabilities across X-ray astrophysics, high-resolution spectroscopy database development, and operational support for advanced instruments and missions. Through this cooperative agreement, SAO will continue advancing cutting-edge scientific research while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to NASA's broader mission of expanding human knowledge about the universe and maintaining the United States' leadership in space science and discovery.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21M0056?
80NSSC21M0056 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21M0056 worth?
The government has obligated $25,820,528 on 80NSSC21M0056. Its current value, with exercised options, is $35,659,015.
Was contract 80NSSC21M0056 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21M0056 was not competed.
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