The recent discovery of the first electromagnetic counterparts to sources of gravitational waves (GWS) have realized astronomy s promise of observing cosmic sources by means other than light, bringing…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0519
- Awardee
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Carnegie-Mellon University UEI U3NKNFLNQ613
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $579,824
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $579,824.00 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
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $193,431 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $194,498 | |
| Funding Only Action | $81,895 | |
| Original award | $110,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award, valued at $579,824.00, was granted to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. The contract is a grant for research related to the recent discovery of electromagnetic counterparts to sources of gravitational waves, which is expected to bring exciting prospects for multi-messenger astronomy. The contract has a performance period that extends through December 31, 2025. CMU, a prestigious private research university known for its interdisciplinary approach, has demonstrated extensive expertise in securing federal contracts and grants across various domains, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced computational research. While the contract is not set-aside, CMU has a history of collaborating with prime contractors and serving as a subcontractor on complex, multi-institutional research programs funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy.
Description
The recent discovery of the first electromagnetic counterparts to sources of gravitational waves (GWS) have realized astronomy s promise of observing cosmic sources by means other than light, bringing to focus exciting prospects for multi-messenger a
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0519?
80NSSC20K0519 was awarded to Carnegie-Mellon University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 7, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0519 worth?
The government has obligated $579,824 on 80NSSC20K0519.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0519 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0519 was full and open competition.
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