The proposed study will focus on developing three central objectives. (1) the proposal will focus on the mineralogy, geochemistry, and textural characteristics of paleosols because soil development is…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC18K1068
- Awardee
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University Of Tennessee UEI FN2YCS2YAUW3 Part of University Of Tennessee
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $694,643
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $694,642.99 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Funding Only Action | -$370 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $70,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $53,069 | |
| Funding Only Action | $70,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $55,972 | |
| Funding Only Action | $245,972 | |
| Original award | $200,000 |
About this award
This is a $694,642.99 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for scientific research. The study will focus on three main objectives: (1) analyzing the mineralogy, geochemistry, and textural characteristics of paleosols to better understand microbial processing, (2) examining fluvial transport processes and developing 3D digital outcrop models, and (3) searching for macroscopic evidence of terrestrial life. The University of Tennessee has extensive experience as a prime contractor and subcontractor on federal research grants and contracts across various scientific domains. This award does not have a set-aside designation.
Description
The proposed study will focus on developing three central objectives. (1) the proposal will focus on the mineralogy, geochemistry, and textural characteristics of paleosols because soil development is greatly catalyzed by microbial processing. A prime target will be the bedrock paleosol upon which the terrestrial mmwcf rests, but research will also be aimed at identifying intraformational weathering profiles developed on sedimentary strata. Research will require field work, microscopic analysis, and geochemical analysis. (2) the detailed inner workings of fluvial transport processes and recognition of associated terrestrial facies will be examined in bed-by-bed detail by combining conventional field techniques and potential modern analog sites, with the development of three-dimensional, subcentimeter scale, digital outcrop models. In a pilot study we have conducted to demonstrate this approach, thousands of low-altitude, high-resolution images were taken using an unmanned aerial vehicle and then transformed into a model using PIX4D photogrammetry software. We are presently analyzing the model using 3D visualization software. (3) given the environments of deposition, we plan to complete an exhaustive search in the field for macroscopic evidence of terrestrial life, from both microbiological (e.g., microbially induced sedimentary structures) and macrobiological (trace fossils) perspectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC18K1068?
80NSSC18K1068 was awarded to University Of Tennessee by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 6, 2018.
How much is contract 80NSSC18K1068 worth?
The government has obligated $694,643 on 80NSSC18K1068.
Was contract 80NSSC18K1068 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC18K1068 was full and open competition.
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