Alteration of bacillus subtilis DNA architecture in space: global effects on DNA supercoiling, methylation, and the transcriptome.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0319
- Awardee
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University Of Florida UEI NNFQH1JAPEP3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $749,056
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $749,056.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $250,622 | |
| Funding Only Action | $258,999 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $204,435 | |
| Original award | $35,000 |
About this award
The University of Florida's Division of Sponsored Research was awarded a $749,056 research grant by a Civilian agency operating under the Shared Services Center on December 3, 2020. The grant supports research into the alteration of Bacillus subtilis DNA architecture in space, with a focus on global effects on DNA supercoiling, methylation, and the transcriptome. Work will be performed in Gainesville, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of May 2, 2026. This award was not set aside and carries no restrictions on competition. As a major public research institution and land-grant university, UF brings substantial capabilities in advanced scientific research and has an established track record of managing federally funded research initiatives across multiple scientific domains.
This research grant represents the type of fundamental scientific investigation that the University of Florida routinely conducts through its Division of Sponsored Research. The study of DNA behavior in the microgravity environment of space offers potential insights into genetic regulation and expression that may have applications in biotechnology and life sciences. The project's multi-year timeline and moderate funding level are consistent with peer-reviewed research grants supporting basic science investigations. UF's selection as the awardee reflects the university's recognized expertise in molecular biology research and its capacity to conduct complex scientific studies with federal funding.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0319?
80NSSC21K0319 was awarded to University Of Florida by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 3, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0319 worth?
The government has obligated $749,056 on 80NSSC21K0319.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0319 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0319 was full and open competition.
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