With the discovery that habitable planets may be very common, one of the most compelling and timely questions to answer is: which nearby planetary systems are likely to host habitable planets and…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0593
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9 Part of State Of Arizona
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $6,160,513
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $6,160,513.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $680,551 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,070,003 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,653,471 | |
| Funding Only Action | $686,107 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,005,527 | |
| Funding Only Action | $564,854 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
The University of Arizona, operating as the Arizona Board of Regents, received a $6.16 million research grant award from a civilian federal agency with a Shared Services Center function, with performance in Tucson, Arizona. This grant supports research investigating which nearby planetary systems are likely to host habitable planets and life—a fundamental question in astrobiology that has become increasingly compelling given recent discoveries suggesting that habitable planets may be relatively common. The award is unclassified with no set-aside designation and carries an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026.
The University of Arizona brings substantial capabilities in astrophysics and planetary science to this research initiative, leveraging its status as a comprehensive research institution and 1862 land grant university. The university has a demonstrated track record of securing research grants from major federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Institutes of Health across multiple scientific domains. This award aligns with the institution's broader federal research portfolio, which encompasses space exploration, environmental studies, and advanced scientific investigation—positioning the university to advance knowledge critical to understanding the prevalence of potentially habitable worlds in nearby star systems.
Description
With the discovery that habitable planets may be very common, one of the most compelling and timely questions to answer is: which nearby planetary systems are likely to host habitable planets and life? Advancing our knowledge on this question will
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0593?
80NSSC21K0593 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0593 worth?
The government has obligated $6,160,513 on 80NSSC21K0593.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0593 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0593 was full and open competition.
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