We will use U.S. Aura OMI satellite observations to (1) improve the suite of available global air quality indicators and (2) perform scientific studies using multiple products to address ongoing…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0177
- 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
- $1,091,801
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,091,801.62 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 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 | -$0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $378,437 | |
| Funding Only Action | $363,397 | |
| Original award | $349,968 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution's Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) was awarded a research grant valued at $1.09M by a civilian federal agency to leverage observations from the U.S. Aura OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) satellite to enhance global air quality indicators and conduct scientific studies addressing atmospheric chemistry and air quality challenges. The grant, awarded on October 22, 2020, with completion targeted for October 21, 2024, represents a non-competitive grant for research with no set-aside designation. SAO, a trust instrumentality of the U.S. government located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, brings substantial expertise in advanced scientific research and instrumentation development, positioning it as a critical partner for federal agencies in space science and atmospheric monitoring initiatives.
This award supports fundamental research that bridges satellite remote sensing capabilities with practical air quality science. By utilizing OMI satellite data—an instrument that has been integral to monitoring tropospheric ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and other atmospheric constituents—SAO will develop improved global air quality indicators and conduct multi-product scientific analyses to advance understanding of atmospheric chemistry processes. The grant reflects the broader federal investment in leveraging existing space-based observation systems to address environmental monitoring and climate-related scientific priorities, with SAO's work contributing to enhanced public health and environmental protection objectives.
Description
We will use U.S. Aura OMI satellite observations to (1) improve the suite of available global air quality indicators and (2) perform scientific studies using multiple products to address ongoing issues in atmospheric chemistry and air quality.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0177?
80NSSC21K0177 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 22, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0177 worth?
The government has obligated $1,091,801 on 80NSSC21K0177. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,091,802.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0177 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0177 was not competed.
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