This proposal seeks funding for continued operations of the robotic four-telescope atlas system. The all-sky daily coverage to magnitude 19.7 with rapid cadence presents a unique capability unmet by…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0265
- Awardee
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University Of Hawaii UEI NSCKLFSSABF2 Part of University Of Hawaii Systems
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $5,496,008
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $5,496,008.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ15 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,219,843 | |
| Funding Only Action | $594,096 | |
| Funding Only Action | $594,097 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,157,488 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,024,255 | |
| Funding Only Action | $406,229 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
The University of Hawaii at Manoa was awarded a $5.5M research grant by a civilian federal agency to support continued operations of the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) robotic four-telescope system. This award, effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2026, funds the unique all-sky daily coverage capability that surveys celestial objects to magnitude 19.7 with rapid cadence—a capability unmatched by other sky survey systems. The work is performed in Honolulu, Hawaii, and represents a continuation of the university's significant role as a federal research partner in astronomy and space science. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive research capabilities.
As a child entity of the University of Hawaii Systems, the University of Hawaii at Manoa leverages its established expertise in astronomical research infrastructure to deliver this critical observational capability. The university's track record includes substantial partnerships with NASA and the National Science Foundation across multiple scientific domains, including planetary science, oceanography, and environmental research. This ATLAS grant supports the university's contribution to federal space exploration and scientific discovery objectives, consistent with its broader portfolio of federal research awards and its management of specialized facilities such as the Infrared Telescope Facility.
Description
This proposal seeks funding for continued operations of the robotic four-telescope atlas system. The all-sky daily coverage to magnitude 19.7 with rapid cadence presents a unique capability unmet by any other sky survey
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0265?
80NSSC21K0265 was awarded to University Of Hawaii by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0265 worth?
The government has obligated $5,496,008 on 80NSSC21K0265.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0265 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0265 was full and open competition.
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