The proposed work will increase national analysts knowledge and skills to use EO data for monitoring and reporting and improve yield indicators needed for informed responses to shortfalls in food…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0264
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23 Part of University System Of Maryland
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $699,887
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $699,887.00 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
- College Park, MD 20742, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $258,262 | |
| Funding Only Action | $246,501 | |
| Original award | $195,124 |
About this award
This $699,887 federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Maryland, College Park will increase the knowledge and skills of national analysts in using Earth observation (EO) data to monitor and report on food production indicators. The goal is to improve data-driven decision-making and reduce the burden of implementing risk management programs related to food shortages. The grant supports research to contribute to more objective and timely decision-making that can impact farmers' livelihoods. There is no set-aside designation for this award. The University of Maryland, College Park is a state-controlled institution of higher learning that has received numerous federal contracts and grants, often collaborating with other academic institutions on research projects for government agencies.
Description
The proposed work will increase national analysts knowledge and skills to use EO data for monitoring and reporting and improve yield indicators needed for informed responses to shortfalls in food production and contribute to data-driven decision-making. The data products will increase objectivity in decision making and reduce the burden of implementing and managing risk insurance programs. Better and timely decisions at the national level will inevitably impact farmers livelihoods.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0264?
80NSSC20K0264 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 7, 2019.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0264 worth?
The government has obligated $699,887 on 80NSSC20K0264.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0264 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0264 was full and open competition.
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