We propose the newly-designed payload for ultrahigh energy observations (pueo), which will characterize the most energetic astrophysical sources at cosmic distances.
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21M0116
- Awardee
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The University Of Chicago UEI ZUE9HKT2CLC9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $18,877,012
Award facts
- Contract value 95% obligated
- $19,967,266.93 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $496,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,652,133 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,475,685 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $779,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,250,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,428,746 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,096,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,176,843 | |
| Funding Only Action | $830 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,826,270 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,020 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $23,800 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,163,008 | |
| Original award | $502,677 |
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About this award
The University of Chicago was awarded a $19.97 million cooperative agreement by a civilian federal agency to develop the Payload for Ultrahigh Energy Observations (PUEO), an advanced astronomical instrument designed to characterize the most energetic astrophysical sources at cosmic distances. The award, issued on February 22, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027, represents a non-set-aside competitive procurement. As the prime contractor, the University of Chicago will leverage its extensive capabilities in advanced technology development and scientific research to execute this high-energy astrophysics initiative from its Chicago, Illinois location.
This cooperative agreement reflects the University of Chicago's established role as a critical federal research partner across multiple scientific domains, including physics, astronomy, and advanced instrumentation development. The institution's demonstrated expertise in cutting-edge research infrastructure and scientific consulting positions it effectively to deliver the specialized observational capabilities required for ultrahigh-energy cosmic observations. The seven-year performance period provides adequate timeline for the development, testing, and potential deployment of this sophisticated astrophysical payload, supporting the federal government's research objectives in understanding extreme cosmic phenomena.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21M0116?
80NSSC21M0116 was awarded to The University Of Chicago by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 22, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21M0116 worth?
The government has obligated $18,877,012 on 80NSSC21M0116. Its current value, with exercised options, is $19,967,267.
Was contract 80NSSC21M0116 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21M0116 was full and open competition.
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