All of the results of this work will be made available to allow the astronomy community to make immediate use of the results of this project in spectral analysis.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0637
- Awardee
-
Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $0
Award facts
- Contract value 0% obligated
- $541,303.53 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$179 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $175,074 | |
| Funding Only Action | $241,097 | |
| Original award | $125,312 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was awarded a $541,303.53 research grant on March 1, 2021, to advance spectral models for X-ray spectroscopy through the ATOMDB project. This civilian research grant, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2025, involves developing and enhancing atomic databases and spectral analysis tools for X-ray astrophysics. The work is designed to directly support the broader astronomy community by making all project results publicly available for immediate use in spectral analysis research and applications. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting SAO's competitive positioning as a premier research organization in space science and astrophysical disciplines.
The funding was provided through a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, and SAO's involvement in this project aligns with its extensive portfolio of federal research grants and cooperative agreements, particularly in X-ray astronomy and advanced database development. The organization's demonstrated expertise in delivering specialized research services and managing complex astrophysical databases, including prior work on missions and systems such as the Astrophysics Data System and X-ray astrophysics mission support, positions it as a critical research partner for advancing scientific discovery in high-energy astrophysics and improving spectroscopic analysis capabilities for the federal science enterprise.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0637?
80NSSC21K0637 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0637 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 80NSSC21K0637. Its current value, with exercised options, is $541,304.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0637 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0637 was full and open competition.
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