Black holes (BHS) are one of the most interesting objects in astrophysics. Predicted by general relativity before their discovery, they represent the ultimate test for physics in strong gravity.…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0540
- Awardee
-
California Institute Of Technology UEI U2JMKHNS5TG4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $421,891
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $421,891.00 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
- Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $138,615 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $136,333 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $36,943 | |
| Original award | $110,000 |
About this award
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $421,891 grant for research to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a private research university, to study black holes. The contract has a completion date of June 30, 2024. Caltech is a major provider of research, engineering, and technical services to NASA and the Department of Defense, having received over $500 million in prime federal contract awards over the past 5 years. This specific grant is not associated with a set-aside program.
Description
Black holes (BHS) are one of the most interesting objects in astrophysics. Predicted by general relativity before their discovery, they represent the ultimate test for physics in strong gravity. Stellar-mass BHS are the end-products of stellar evolut
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0540?
80NSSC20K0540 was awarded to California Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0540 worth?
The government has obligated $421,891 on 80NSSC20K0540.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0540 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0540 was full and open competition.
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