We will use the newly commissioned extreme adaptive optics (AO) system magao-x to discover a large population of "hidden" young accreting planets (protoplanets) in the gaps of transitional disks.

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC21K0397
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$298,419

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$298,419.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 · A high contrast survey of young STARS for accreting protoplanets with the magao x extreme AO system defining the jwst protoplanet follow up sample $0
Funding Only Action P00002 $121,538
Funding Only Action P00001 $122,700
Original award $54,181

About this award

This federal contract award, with ID 80NSSC21K0397, was granted by the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Arizona, doing business as the Arizona Board of Regents. The $298,419.00 grant is for a research project to use the newly developed Extreme Adaptive Optics system called MagAO-X to discover a large population of "hidden" young accreting planets, or protoplanets, in the gaps of transitional disks. The University of Arizona, a public research university and 1862 land grant institution, has extensive capabilities across scientific and technical disciplines including astrophysics and planetary science. This award is not associated with a set-aside contract and reflects the University's expertise in conducting advanced astronomical research to support NASA's mission.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0397?

80NSSC21K0397 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 31, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K0397 worth?

The government has obligated $298,419 on 80NSSC21K0397.

Was contract 80NSSC21K0397 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0397 was full and open competition.

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