22-KECK22-0001, NASA science at w. M. Keck observatory: march 1, 2023 through february 29, 2028
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23M0047
- Awardee
-
California Association For Research In Astronomy UEI DDL5KU1YZLP3
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $17,314,083
Award facts
- Contract value 70% obligated
- $24,798,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 73% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $3,923,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,555,653 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,188,347 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,155,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,341,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,154,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,280,000 | |
| Original award | $2,717,083 |
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About this award
NASA awarded a $24.8 million cooperative agreement to the California Association for Research in Astronomy (CARA), operating as W.M. Keck Observatory, for science operations at the W.M. Keck Observatory from March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2028. The award was made without a set-aside designation and is not part of a larger vehicle contract. The facility, located in Waimea, Hawaii, operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes that provide critical observational capabilities supporting NASA's scientific research programs in astronomy and astrophysics.
CARA is a non-profit organization registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2001 that specializes in advanced astronomical observation and telescope technology development. Under this cooperative agreement, CARA maintains and operates the Keck Observatory's scientific capabilities, enabling investigations across multiple disciplines including exoplanet imaging and black hole physics research. The organization has demonstrated experience managing federal research funding through complementary grants from the National Science Foundation for developing advanced technologies such as infrared wavefront sensor adaptive optics systems, and maintains collaborative relationships with academic institutions including the University of Hawaii, University of California Santa Cruz, and California Institute of Technology to support broader federal scientific objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23M0047?
80NSSC23M0047 was awarded to California Association For Research In Astronomy by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 8, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23M0047 worth?
The government has obligated $17,314,083 on 80NSSC23M0047. Its current value, with exercised options, is $24,798,000.
Was contract 80NSSC23M0047 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23M0047 was not competed.
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