Science goals and objectives: one of the key drivers of the mars exploration program is the search for evidence of past or present life. In this context, the most relevant martian environments to…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1053
- Awardee
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Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7 Part of Planetary Science Institute
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $415,431
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $415,431.00 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
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, 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 | $140,432 | |
| Funding Only Action | $134,627 | |
| Original award | $140,372 |
About this award
This federal contract award, with identification number 80NSSC20K1053, was granted by the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization based in Tucson, Arizona. The contract, valued at $415,431.00, is a grant for research with a period of performance extending to May 6, 2026.
The contract is focused on supporting NASA's Mars Exploration Program, specifically the search for evidence of past or present life on Mars, which is a key driver of the program. The research is aimed at investigating Martian environments associated with liquid water, as these are considered the most relevant for potential habitability.
PSI has an extensive portfolio of federal contract and grant awards from agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation, primarily related to planetary science, space physics, and astronomical research. The institute has worked as both a prime and sub-contractor, providing a wide range of technical services including data analysis, modeling, software development, mission support, and instrument development. This contract does not utilize any set-aside designations, indicating PSI's competitiveness in winning awards based on technical merit.
Description
Science goals and objectives: one of the key drivers of the mars exploration program is the search for evidence of past or present life. In this context, the most relevant martian environments to investigate are those associated with liquid water.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1053?
80NSSC20K1053 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 7, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1053 worth?
The government has obligated $415,431 on 80NSSC20K1053.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1053 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1053 was full and open competition.
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