We seek to support the swift program to identify EM counterparts of GW events in the final part of O3 and the start of O4. Based on lessons learned during O2

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC20K1104
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$99,865

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$99,864.62 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
State College, PA 16802, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Funding Only Action P00003 · The detection and monitoring of electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave sources with swift -$135
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $100,000

About this award

The Federal Contract Award 80NSSC20K1104 was granted to The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to support the SWIFT program in identifying electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave events. The $99,864.62 grant is for research, with no set-aside designation. Penn State, a public research university and 1862 land-grant institution, has extensive experience as a prime contractor, subcontractor, and grant recipient across federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Energy, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services. This contract aligns with Penn State's expertise in areas like astronomy, materials science, and climate research, which it leverages to support a range of government R&D initiatives.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1104?

80NSSC20K1104 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 18, 2020.

How much is contract 80NSSC20K1104 worth?

The government has obligated $99,865 on 80NSSC20K1104.

Was contract 80NSSC20K1104 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1104 was full and open competition.

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