Since almost the start of the space age, flying spacecraft in formation has been an important part of on-orbit operations. Formation flight requires a deep knowledge of relative motion dynamics, and
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1213
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Austin UEI V6AFQPN18437 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $274,216
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $274,216.47 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
- Austin, TX 78712, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$716 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $24,054 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $60,454 | |
| Funding Only Action | $68,108 | |
| Original award | $72,316 |
About this award
This federal contract award, with ID 80NSSC20K1213, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), a non-profit educational institution. The $274,216.47 grant supports research on formation flight and proximity operations for spacecraft, which have been critical aspects of NASA's space program since the early days of spaceflight.
The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating UT Austin's competitive capabilities in securing federal research grants across various scientific and technical domains. UT Austin is a subsidiary of the University of Texas System, which has a significant portfolio of federal contracts and grants, including medical services delivery orders with the Department of Veterans Affairs and research grants from agencies like the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy. This award highlights UT Austin's expertise in areas such as aerospace engineering, relative motion dynamics, and advanced technological development, which are leveraged to support NASA's mission.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1213?
80NSSC20K1213 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 15, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1213 worth?
The government has obligated $274,216 on 80NSSC20K1213.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1213 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1213 was full and open competition.
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