The purpose of this proposal is for scientists at the smithsonian astrophysical observatory (SAO) to provide updated calibrations, ongoing consultation, and technical expertise to the NASA goddard…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1845
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $116,691
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $116,691.00 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
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $41,921 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $15,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $59,770 |
About this award
This grant award, valued at $116,691, was made to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, to provide updated calibrations, ongoing consultation, and technical expertise to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The contract was awarded on October 1, 2020, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The work will be performed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where SAO maintains its primary research facilities. This award carries no set-aside designation and represents a competitive selection based on SAO's demonstrated technical capabilities and expertise in astrophysical research and instrumentation support.
SAO's role as a critical partner to NASA's Science Mission Directorate is well-established, with the organization providing sophisticated scientific research and specialized technical services across multiple space science disciplines. The grant supports SAO's core competencies in calibration work and technical consultation, which are essential for maintaining and optimizing NASA's space-based observatories and scientific instruments. This engagement reflects SAO's long-standing commitment to advancing fundamental knowledge in astrophysics and related fields through collaboration with federal agencies, consistent with the organization's mission as a federally-supported research institution.
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The purpose of this proposal is for scientists at the smithsonian astrophysical observatory (SAO) to provide updated calibrations, ongoing consultation, and technical expertise to the NASA goddard spaceflight center (gsfc)...
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1845?
80NSSC20K1845 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1845 worth?
The government has obligated $116,691 on 80NSSC20K1845.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1845 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1845 was not competed.
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