Our objective is better understanding of the plasma physics processes responsible for auroral phenomena, and construction of a comprehensive physics-based numerical coupled model of aurora that…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1276
- Awardee
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William Marsh Rice University UEI K51LECU1G8N3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,137,965
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,137,965.00 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
- Houston, TX 77005, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $381,861 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $293,447 | |
| Funding Only Action | $82,046 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $380,611 |
About this award
This is a $1,137,965.00 grant for research awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to William Marsh Rice University in Houston, Texas. The objective is to develop a better understanding of the plasma physics processes responsible for auroral phenomena and to construct a comprehensive physics-based numerical coupled model of the aurora that includes ionospheric and thermospheric components. The contract has a period of performance through June 30, 2026. Rice University has a history of federal research and development contracts, including work for the Department of Defense, and holds a Basic Ordering Agreement with the U.S. Special Operations Command. This award does not utilize a set-aside designation.
Description
Our objective is better understanding of the plasma physics processes responsible for auroral phenomena, and construction of a comprehensive physics-based numerical coupled model of aurora that includes ionospheric, thermosphere.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1276?
80NSSC20K1276 was awarded to William Marsh Rice University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 2, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1276 worth?
The government has obligated $1,137,965 on 80NSSC20K1276.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1276 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1276 was full and open competition.
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