Eclipsing binary STARS are one of the foundations upon which stellar astrophysics is built.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0631
- Awardee
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Seti Institute UEI WKAUE7NHR4L1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $465,742
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $465,742.00 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
- Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $129,072 | |
| Funding Only Action | $170,421 | |
| Original award | $166,249 |
About this award
This is a $465,742 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the SETI Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Mountain View, California. The grant is for research related to eclipsing binary stars, which are foundational to the field of stellar astrophysics. The grant has a period of performance through February 23, 2026.
The SETI Institute has a strong track record of performing technical support services and scientific research for NASA, particularly in the areas of planetary protection and astrobiology. While this award does not utilize any socioeconomic set-asides, the SETI Institute has previously served as both a prime contractor and subcontractor on NASA contracts, collaborating with organizations like Lockheed Martin and Agile Decision Sciences. Additionally, the SETI Institute holds a $4.7 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with NASA Headquarters to provide multidisciplinary technical support services related to planetary protection compliance throughout the lifecycle of spaceflight hardware.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0631?
80NSSC21K0631 was awarded to Seti Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 24, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0631 worth?
The government has obligated $465,742 on 80NSSC21K0631.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0631 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0631 was full and open competition.
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