Constraining parental melt compositions and mineral formation in martian nakhlite and chassignite meteorites
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0159
- Awardee
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Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education UEI DLUTVJJ15U66 Part of Nevada System Of Higher Education Board Of Regents
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $453,879
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $453,879.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $77,044 | |
| Funding Only Action | $187,262 | |
| Funding Only Action | $119,573 | |
| Original award | $70,000 |
About this award
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a public Hispanic-Serving Institution and child entity of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, was awarded a $453,879 grant by the Shared Services Center (a civilian federal agency) on January 4, 2021, to conduct research on constraining parental melt compositions and mineral formation in Martian nakhlite and chassignite meteorites. This award represents a fundamental research initiative focused on planetary science and meteorite analysis, with performance conducted at UNLV's Las Vegas, Nevada campus and an ultimate completion date of October 26, 2026. The contract was awarded without any set-aside designation, reflecting UNLV's competitive capabilities in securing federal research funding.
This grant supports UNLV's extensive portfolio of federal research awards, which spans multiple scientific disciplines and funding agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. The meteorite research project aligns with broader national priorities in space exploration and planetary science, contributing to scientific understanding of Mars' geological history and composition. As a prominent research institution within the Nevada higher education system, UNLV continues to demonstrate strong capabilities in executing complex scientific research projects that advance federal agency missions and national scientific objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0159?
80NSSC21K0159 was awarded to Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 4, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0159 worth?
The government has obligated $453,879 on 80NSSC21K0159.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0159 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0159 was full and open competition.
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