We plan to consider the probable source regions for the formation of complex organics in the interior of enceladus as well as the insoluble organic material similar to that found in carbonaceous…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0536
- Awardee
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Seti Institute UEI WKAUE7NHR4L1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $325,162
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $325,162.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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
- Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $118,182 | |
| Funding Only Action | $119,509 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $87,471 |
About this award
The SETI Institute, a non-profit scientific research organization based in Mountain View, California, was awarded a $325,162 grant by a civilian federal agency on March 1, 2021, to conduct research on the probable source regions for the formation of complex organics within Enceladus and to investigate insoluble organic material comparable to that found in carbonaceous meteorites. The grant is scheduled for completion by February 28, 2027. This research falls within the broader scope of astrobiology and planetary science, disciplines central to the SETI Institute's mission to explore the origin and nature of life in the universe.
The award carries no socioeconomic set-aside designation, indicating the selection was based on the SETI Institute's technical expertise and scientific merit. The institute's research focus on Enceladus's interior chemistry and organic compounds is consistent with NASA's broader planetary exploration objectives, particularly regarding the search for potential biosignatures and prebiotic chemistry in the outer solar system. As a prime contractor, the SETI Institute will leverage its established capabilities in computational modeling, data analysis, and advanced research methodologies to examine the geochemical conditions and chemical pathways that may explain the presence of organic materials within Saturn's moon.
Description
We plan to consider the probable source regions for the formation of complex organics in the interior of enceladus as well as the insoluble organic material similar to that found in carbonaceous meteorites
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0536?
80NSSC21K0536 was awarded to Seti Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0536 worth?
The government has obligated $325,162 on 80NSSC21K0536.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0536 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0536 was full and open competition.
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