With population increase and climate change, food security has become a pressing issue that world has to face. The major source of food is agriculture. Therefore, timely and accurate information on…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0161
- Awardee
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George Mason University UEI EADLFP7Z72E5
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $698,440
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $698,440.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, VA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $263,699 | |
| Funding Only Action | $207,748 | |
| Original award | $226,993 |
About this award
This $698,440 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to George Mason University, doing business as Mason, will fund research to provide timely and accurate information on agricultural productivity. The grant does not have a set-aside designation. As a large public research university, George Mason University has extensive experience performing scientific research and technology development work as a prime contractor and subcontractor for various federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce, and others. The university's federal contract and grant portfolio spans a diverse range of areas such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, healthcare, and STEM education. This particular grant supports NASA's efforts to address food security challenges posed by population growth and climate change, leveraging the university's expertise in agricultural monitoring and productivity analysis.
Description
With population increase and climate change, food security has become a pressing issue that world has to face. The major source of food is agriculture. Therefore, timely and accurate information on agriculture productivity.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0161?
80NSSC20K0161 was awarded to George Mason University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 28, 2019.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0161 worth?
The government has obligated $698,440 on 80NSSC20K0161.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0161 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0161 was full and open competition.
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