Magnetic reconnection, a process that converts magnetic energy to plasma energy via topological changes in magnetic field lines, occurs in current sheets throughout the universe.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1788
- Awardee
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University Of California, LOS Angeles UEI RN64EPNH8JC6 Part of State Of California Controllers Office
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $799,290
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $799,290.24 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
- Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$139,477 | |
| Funding Only Action | $253,458 | |
| Funding Only Action | $241,249 | |
| Funding Only Action | $226,754 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $217,306 |
About this award
This federal contract award was granted by a civilian agency, the Shared Services Center, to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as the prime contractor. The $799,290.24 grant, awarded on October 1, 2020, is for research on magnetic reconnection, a process that converts magnetic energy to plasma energy. The research aims to study current sheet configurations and their control of fast reconnection onset. This award is not associated with a set-aside contract and is structured as a grant for research. As a leading public research university, UCLA has significant expertise in scientific research and technical services across numerous domains, including space exploration, medical research, and national security. The parent organization for UCLA is the State of California Controllers Office, which has been instrumental in securing federal grants and contracts for various University of California campuses and state-level initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1788?
80NSSC20K1788 was awarded to University Of California, LOS Angeles by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1788 worth?
The government has obligated $799,290 on 80NSSC20K1788.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1788 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1788 was full and open competition.
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