The lynx x-RAY observatory and other next-generation x-RAY observatories will require detectors with finer spatial resolution, faster read-out speeds, and greater energy resolution in order to meet…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1210
- Awardee
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The Pennsylvania State University UEI NPM2J7MSCF61
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $233,347
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $233,346.75 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
- State College, PA 16802, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$46,402 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $19,987 | |
| Funding Only Action | $65,899 | |
| Funding Only Action | $65,651 | |
| Original award | $78,212 |
About this award
This is a $233,347 federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) to support research and development for next-generation X-ray observatories. The award will fund work to develop detectors with improved spatial resolution, faster readout speeds, and greater energy resolution to meet the science goals of observing distant, energetic cosmic events. This grant is not associated with a set-aside program. Penn State, a major research university, has an extensive portfolio of federal research contracts and grants, leveraging its expertise in areas such as materials science, engineering, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing to deliver complex technical services across multiple government agencies.
Description
The lynx x-RAY observatory and other next-generation x-RAY observatories will require detectors with finer spatial resolution, faster read-out speeds, and greater energy resolution in order to meet their science goals of observing distant
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1210?
80NSSC20K1210 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 28, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1210 worth?
The government has obligated $233,347 on 80NSSC20K1210.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1210 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1210 was full and open competition.
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