The proposed research focuses on investigating the gradual formation and sudden eruption of filament channels on the sun. IT is widely accepted that magnetic energy buildup and explosive release in…

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Contract number
80NSSC20K0812
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$178,764

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$178,764.00 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
Not Competed Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20016, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00003 · Observational studies of the formation and eruption of solar filament channels $0
Funding Only Action P00002 $83,946
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00001 · Grant - single source, observational studies of the formation and eruption of solar filament channels $20,282
Original award $74,536

About this award

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $178,764 grant to American University, a private university located in Washington, D.C., to conduct research on the gradual formation and sudden eruption of filament channels on the Sun. This research, which aims to better understand the magnetic energy buildup and explosive release in these solar structures, will be performed under a fixed-duration grant with a completion date of March 31, 2025. American University, as the prime contractor, will deliver research results, datasets, and other related products to NASA as part of this scientific study. The award does not have a set-aside designation.

Description

The proposed research focuses on investigating the gradual formation and sudden eruption of filament channels on the sun. IT is widely accepted that magnetic energy buildup and explosive release in these structures are responsible for major solar

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0812?

80NSSC20K0812 was awarded to American University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 1, 2020.

How much is contract 80NSSC20K0812 worth?

The government has obligated $178,764 on 80NSSC20K0812.

Was contract 80NSSC20K0812 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0812 was not competed.

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