The goal of the NASA's astrobiology program is the study of the origins, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. IT is central to NASA's continued exploration of our solar system and…
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC26M0002
- Awardee
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University Of Washington UEI HD1WMN6945W6
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $440,000
Award facts
- Contract value 7% obligated
- $6,579,052.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 17% 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
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs has been awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $6.58M by NASA's Astrobiology Program, with a completion date of December 18, 2030. This non-set-aside award supports NASA's core mission to study the origins, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe—research central to the agency's continued exploration of the solar system and beyond. Work will be performed at the University of Washington's Mountain View, California location, leveraging the institution's extensive research infrastructure and multidisciplinary faculty expertise in support of NASA's astrobiology research objectives.
As a cooperative agreement structure, this award establishes a collaborative partnership between NASA and the University of Washington, enabling the institution to conduct fundamental research aligned with the agency's exploration priorities. The five-year performance period reflects the long-term nature of astrobiology research initiatives, which typically require sustained investigation into complex scientific questions regarding the potential for life beyond Earth. This award positions the University of Washington as a key research partner in advancing NASA's understanding of life's possibilities across the cosmos.
Description
The goal of the NASA's astrobiology program is the study of the origins, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. IT is central to NASA's continued exploration of our solar system and beyond. Research is centered on the origin and early e
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26M0002?
80NSSC26M0002 was awarded to University Of Washington by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 19, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC26M0002 worth?
The government has obligated $440,000 on 80NSSC26M0002. Its current value, with exercised options, is $6,579,052.
Was contract 80NSSC26M0002 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26M0002 was full and open competition.
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