Adding non-adsorbing polymers to a suspension of colloidal spheres induces attractive forces between spheres originating from the presence of depletion zones around the spheres.

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC20K0274
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$199,598

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$199,597.72 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
Newark, NJ 07102, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00009 -$400
Other Administrative Action P00008 $0
Other Administrative Action P00007 · Phase transitions in colloid-polymer mixtures in microgravity $0
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Funding Only Action P00005 $58,998
Funding Only Action P00004 · Phase transitions in colloid-polymer mixtures in microgravity $41,000
Funding Only Action P00003 $70,000
Funding Only Action P00001 $0
Original award $30,000

About this award

The U.S. Shared Services Center awarded a $199,597.72 research grant to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) on November 5, 2019, with an ultimate completion date of November 1, 2024. The award supports research on colloidal physics, specifically investigating how non-adsorbing polymers added to colloidal sphere suspensions create attractive forces between particles through depletion zone effects. The contract does not include a set-aside designation and is classified as a grant for research with "other" pricing. Work is being performed at NJIT's Newark, New Jersey campus.

As a public polytechnic research university and Hispanic-serving institution, NJIT demonstrates substantial capabilities across STEM disciplines and has established a competitive track record with federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Department of Defense. This award aligns with NJIT's broader research portfolio in materials science and advanced materials development, complementing the university's existing federal funding from agencies supporting innovation in scientific and technological advancement.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0274?

80NSSC20K0274 was awarded to New Jersey Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 5, 2019.

How much is contract 80NSSC20K0274 worth?

The government has obligated $199,598 on 80NSSC20K0274.

Was contract 80NSSC20K0274 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0274 was full and open competition.

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