Demographics of the compact object populations of M81
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0078
- 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
- $0
Award facts
- Contract value 0% obligated
- $84,231.10 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$21 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $84,252 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), operating as a division of the Smithsonian Institution, was awarded an $84,231.10 research grant by a civilian federal agency on October 22, 2020, to support a study on "Demographics of the Compact Object Populations of M81." This competitively awarded, non-set-aside research grant is scheduled for completion on February 28, 2025, and will be performed at SAO's primary research facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The award represents a continuation of SAO's extensive portfolio of federally-funded astrophysical research, which typically focuses on advancing knowledge in space science disciplines including X-ray astronomy, exoplanet characterization, and observational astrophysics.
The compact object demographics study aligns with SAO's demonstrated expertise in advanced astronomical research and instrumentation development. SAO has established a strong track record managing complex space science missions and maintaining specialized scientific databases such as the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) and ATOMDB, positioning the organization as a premier research partner for federal agencies seeking specialized expertise in astrophysical phenomena. This award reflects SAO's competitive positioning in the federal research community and its capacity to deliver sophisticated scientific research supporting the government's broader objectives in expanding human knowledge about the universe.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0078?
80NSSC21K0078 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 22, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0078 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 80NSSC21K0078. Its current value, with exercised options, is $84,231.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0078 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0078 was full and open competition.
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