Motivation and science objectives: for billions of years, wind-driven erosion, transport, and deposition of sand and dust have shaped the surface of mars, generating a diversity of aeolian…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0333
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI KQ1KJG78NNS9 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $18,119
Award facts
- Contract value 21% obligated
- $87,896.03 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
- Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$47,744 | |
| Funding Only Action | $55,863 | |
| Original award | $10,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award was granted to the Smithsonian Institution, doing business as the Office of Sponsored Projects, by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The contract, valued at $87,896.03, supports research on the aeolian (wind-driven) landscapes of Mars and how they have been shaped over billions of years. The Smithsonian, a renowned trust instrumentality of the United States, will leverage its expertise in fields such as planetary science, ecology, and environmental science to conduct this research.
The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting the Smithsonian's unique status and capabilities as a federal trust instrumentality. In addition to this contract, the Smithsonian holds federal grants from various agencies, including the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and NOAA, for research in areas like climate change, amphibian microbiomes, and marine species. The institution also has an Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of Defense Education Activity to provide interactive virtual museum experiences for K-12 students, demonstrating its ability to adapt its educational resources to meet the needs of federal agencies.
Description
Motivation and science objectives: for billions of years, wind-driven erosion, transport, and deposition of sand and dust have shaped the surface of mars, generating a diversity of aeolian landscapes across the planet. These landscapes can provide
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0333?
80NSSC21K0333 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 4, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0333 worth?
The government has obligated $18,119 on 80NSSC21K0333. Its current value, with exercised options, is $87,896.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0333 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0333 was full and open competition.
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