Expanding nasas community for planetary sample science encompss
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24M0008
- Awardee
-
Universities Space Research Association UEI VPWMMPGGPJ74
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $9,874,855
Award facts
- Contract value 74% obligated
- $13,352,014.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% 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
- Washington, DC 20024, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $2,500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,374,855 |
About this award
NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $13.4 million Cooperative Agreement to Universities Space Research Association (USRA) on November 1, 2023, to support the Expanding NASA's Community for Planetary Sample Science (ENCOMPSS) initiative through October 31, 2026. This non-competitive award represents NASA's commitment to expanding the scientific community engaged in planetary sample analysis and research. USRA, a nonprofit research organization headquartered in Washington, DC, will leverage its established expertise in planetary science and its extensive network of academic and research institution partnerships to facilitate broader participation in sample science initiatives. The cooperative agreement structure enables collaborative engagement between NASA and USRA to advance scientific discoveries related to planetary samples, potentially including materials from lunar missions, Mars exploration, and other planetary science investigations.
The award carries no set-aside designation and will be performed at NASA's Washington, DC location. USRA's selection reflects its demonstrated capabilities in supporting complex scientific missions, program management, and community engagement across NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The organization's experience managing collaborative research networks and coordinating between academic institutions and government agencies positions it well to expand participation in planetary sample science. As a premier federal contractor with a $50 million GSA Schedule contract through 2030, USRA frequently collaborates with academic partners and research institutions to execute multidisciplinary scientific initiatives, making it well-suited to build and sustain a robust community of planetary sample scientists.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24M0008?
80NSSC24M0008 was awarded to Universities Space Research Association by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24M0008 worth?
The government has obligated $9,874,855 on 80NSSC24M0008. Its current value, with exercised options, is $13,352,014.
Was contract 80NSSC24M0008 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24M0008 was full and open competition.
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