The proposed investigation is directly relevant to SSO as IT involves new NASA irtf observations of the moon & mercury. The proposed new mid infrared observations will allow to better understand the…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0290
- Awardee
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The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees UEI RD7MXJV7DKT9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $664,547
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $664,547.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $227,488 | |
| Funding Only Action | $110,480 | |
| Funding Only Action | $105,619 | |
| Original award | $220,960 |
About this award
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $664,547 research grant from NASA's Shared Services Center, awarded January 10, 2021, with completion targeted for January 9, 2027. The grant supports new mid-infrared observations of the Moon and Mercury using NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF), directly advancing the agency's Solar System Observations program. These observations will enhance scientific understanding of the formation and evolution of these planetary bodies through advanced infrared data collection and analysis. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting UCF's competitive selection based on scientific merit and technical capability.
UCF's Office of Research will execute this federally funded investigation, leveraging the university's established expertise in space technologies and astronomical research. As a Hispanic-serving institution and key federal research partner, UCF regularly collaborates with NASA and other agencies on space exploration and scientific discovery initiatives. The research grant positions the university to contribute valuable planetary science data that will inform broader understanding of lunar and Mercurian geology, composition, and geothermal characteristics.
Description
The proposed investigation is directly relevant to SSO as IT involves new NASA irtf observations of the moon & mercury. The proposed new mid infrared observations will allow to better understand the formation and evolution of these planetary bodies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0290?
80NSSC21K0290 was awarded to The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 10, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0290 worth?
The government has obligated $664,547 on 80NSSC21K0290.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0290 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0290 was full and open competition.
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