The proposal objective is to determine likely locations, seasons, and time-of-day where deliquescence could occur on the surface and subsurface of mars.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0858
- Awardee
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Southwest Research Institute UEI PB11V1KH3KV4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $557,227
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $557,226.87 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
- San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$5,679 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $195,584 | |
| Funding Only Action | $189,627 | |
| Funding Only Action | $97,695 | |
| Original award | $80,000 |
About this award
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) was awarded a $557,226.87 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on April 15, 2020, to investigate the conditions and locations on Mars where deliquescence—the process by which solid salts absorb moisture and dissolve into liquid—could occur on both the surface and subsurface. The research objective aims to determine the likely geographical locations, seasonal patterns, and times of day when such deliquescence events may take place, contributing to Mars exploration and planetary science understanding. The work is being performed at SwRI's headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, with a scheduled completion date of January 12, 2025.
This grant award reflects SwRI's established expertise in planetary science research, particularly through its extensive history of receiving NASA science grants focused on Mars geology and habitability studies. As a nonprofit research and development organization with over 2,700 staff members, SwRI is well-positioned to conduct such specialized scientific investigations that advance knowledge of Martian environmental conditions and atmospheric-geological interactions. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating SwRI competed successfully in a full and open procurement process.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0858?
80NSSC20K0858 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 15, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0858 worth?
The government has obligated $557,227 on 80NSSC20K0858.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0858 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0858 was full and open competition.
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