From molecules to exoplanets the foundations of astrobiology
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24M0065
- Awardee
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Bay Area Environmental Research Institute UEI QCKAHGYGVCE4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $3,682,624
Award facts
- Contract value 96% obligated
- $3,841,691.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% 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
- MOFFETT FIELD, CA 94035, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $130,226 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $284,062 | |
| Funding Only Action | $419,336 | |
| Funding Only Action | $232,471 | |
| Funding Only Action | $80,231 | |
| Funding Only Action | $144,685 | |
| Funding Only Action | $26,783 | |
| Funding Only Action | $425,744 | |
| Funding Only Action | $110,027 | |
| Funding Only Action | $888,452 | |
| Funding Only Action | $188,263 | |
| Funding Only Action | $194,117 | |
| Funding Only Action | $449,151 | |
| Original award | $109,076 |
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About this award
The Shared Services Center has awarded a $3.84M cooperative agreement to Bay Area Environmental Research Institute (BAER Institute), a non-profit research organization based in Moffett Field, California, for a project titled "From Molecules to Exoplanets: The Foundations of Astrobiology." The award, effective December 27, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of December 26, 2026, carries no set-aside designation and reflects BAER Institute's specialized capabilities in interdisciplinary scientific research. BAER Institute will conduct this work at its Moffett Field location, leveraging its expertise in astrophysics, planetary science, and advanced computational methodologies to support the government's astrobiology research objectives.
BAER Institute brings substantial experience in delivering federal research services across multiple scientific domains, with prior contract and grant awards from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The institute's technical capabilities encompass data analysis, algorithm development, machine learning applications, and cloud computing platforms—competencies well-suited to astrobiology research spanning molecular science through exoplanet investigations. This cooperative agreement represents a significant investment in advancing foundational astrobiology research and aligns with broader federal priorities in understanding the origins of life and the characteristics of potentially habitable environments beyond Earth.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24M0065?
80NSSC24M0065 was awarded to Bay Area Environmental Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 27, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24M0065 worth?
The government has obligated $3,682,624 on 80NSSC24M0065. Its current value, with exercised options, is $3,841,691.
Was contract 80NSSC24M0065 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24M0065 was full and open competition.
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