The north polar layered deposits (npld) of mars are composed of mixtures of water ICE and dust, and are commonly thought to contain a record of obliquity-driven climate over the last ~5 MYR.…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0937
- Awardee
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The Regents Of The University Of Colorado UEI SPVKK1RC2MZ3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $301,475
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $301,475.00 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
- Boulder, CO 80309, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $92,752 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $120,719 | |
| Original award | $88,004 |
About this award
The Regents of the University of Colorado (CU) received a $301,475 research grant from a civilian federal agency effective July 24, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of July 23, 2026. The research investigates the North Polar Layered Deposits (NPLD) of Mars, which consist of mixtures of water ice and dust and are believed to contain a climate record spanning approximately 5 million years. The project will focus on determining the relative ages of layers and accumulation rates of ice within the deposits, contributing to scientific understanding of Mars' obliquity-driven climate history. The work will be performed at CU's Boulder, Colorado campus and carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive capabilities in federal research contracting.
This grant reflects CU's substantial expertise in space sciences and planetary research, which has been demonstrated through its extensive portfolio of NASA-funded projects and its strategic partnerships with other leading research institutions. The university's collaboration on Mars research aligns with NASA's broader scientific objectives in advancing knowledge of planetary geology, climate systems, and habitability. As a prominent public research institution with robust federal contract and grant experience across multiple scientific domains, CU is well-positioned to deliver high-quality research outcomes that advance understanding of Mars' geological and climatic evolution.
Description
The north polar layered deposits (npld) of mars are composed of mixtures of water ICE and dust, and are commonly thought to contain a record of obliquity-driven climate over the last ~5 MYR. Significant work has been done to determine the relative ages of layers and/or ICE accumulation rates
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0937?
80NSSC20K0937 was awarded to The Regents Of The University Of Colorado by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 24, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0937 worth?
The government has obligated $301,475 on 80NSSC20K0937.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0937 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0937 was full and open competition.
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