Simulation of the physics of potential plumes on europa
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0162
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Austin UEI V6AFQPN18437 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $509,107
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $509,107.00 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
- Austin, TX 78712, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $175,564 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $169,908 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $103,635 | |
| Original award | $60,000 |
About this award
The University of Texas at Austin received a $509.1K research grant from a Shared Services Center (civilian federal agency) to conduct simulation of the physics of potential plumes on Europa, with a completion date of October 25, 2026. The award was made on October 26, 2020, and carries no set-aside designation. UT Austin, a prominent public research university, is well-positioned to execute this research given its demonstrated expertise in aerospace engineering, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary scientific research across multiple federal agencies including NASA. The research likely supports NASA's broader exploration objectives regarding the icy moon Europa, where subsurface plumes could indicate potential habitability conditions.
This grant is structured as a research contract with other (non-firm fixed-price) pricing and represents UT Austin's role as a child entity under the larger University of Texas System. The university has established significant capabilities in executing complex federal research initiatives, including multiple contracts and grants from premier agencies such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. The Europa plumes research aligns with UT Austin's track record of delivering sophisticated computational and scientific solutions in domains relevant to space exploration and advanced research infrastructure.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0162?
80NSSC21K0162 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 26, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0162 worth?
The government has obligated $509,107 on 80NSSC21K0162.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0162 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0162 was full and open competition.
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