The goal of the proposed research is to improve the forecast tools that are used to support spacecraft launch operations. Launch providers need accurate forecasts of solar particle events (spes) to…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0284
- Awardee
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The University Of Alabama In Huntsville UEI HB6KNGVNJRU1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $400,643
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $400,643.00 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
- Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $400,643 |
About this award
This federal contract award to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is focused on improving forecast tools for predicting solar particle events (SPEs) to support spacecraft launch operations. The goal is to provide more accurate forecasts of SPEs, which are critical for performing risk assessments that inform launch decisions. This research contract, valued at $400,643.00, is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and does not have a set-aside designation. UAH, a public research university, will leverage its expertise in areas such as astrophysics, solar-terrestrial physics, and atmospheric sciences to advance this mission-critical capability for NASA's space programs. The university has a history of delivering research and engineering services to federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and NASA, through various contract vehicles.
Description
The goal of the proposed research is to improve the forecast tools that are used to support spacecraft launch operations. Launch providers need accurate forecasts of solar particle events (spes) to the perform risk assessments that will inform their decisions on whether to proceed with planned launch operations. These risk assessments take into account the launch trajectory, the vulnerability of the avionics and the space radiation environment for up to seven hours following launch. The cost of scrubbing a launch is estimated by NASA to be ~1.2M$, lower before the fuel is loaded. This is an incentive to make careful risk assessments beginning with the forecast before any outburst occurs on the sun and continuing right up to launch.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0284?
80NSSC20K0284 was awarded to The University Of Alabama In Huntsville by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0284 worth?
The government has obligated $400,643 on 80NSSC20K0284.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0284 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0284 was full and open competition.
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