This federal contract award was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Planetary Science Institute, a non-profit research organization. The $415,466.28 grant is for research related to impact melt ponds, flows, and veneers found on the lunar surface, which may provide insights into the primary flux of inner solar system projectiles. The research will involve data analysis, modeling, and interpretation of spacecraft observations. The contract does not have a set-aside designation and was awarded on April 16, 2019, with a completion date of September 11, 2023. Planetary Science Institute has previously supported NASA's planetary exploration goals through prime contract awards and federal grants, conducting research across various disciplines including planetary science, space physics, and astronomy.