This project addresses the geomorphology, sedimentology, and mineralogy of temperate glacial landforms, specifically eskers sourced from mafic bedrock. While glaciers throughout the history of mars…

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Contract number
80NSSC21K0908
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$467,551

Award facts

Contract value 96% obligated
$485,925.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00002 $106,065
Funding Only Action P00001 · What makes an esker? Identifying evidence of wet-based glaciation on mars $183,152
Original award $178,334

About this award

This federal contract award, valued at $485,925.00, was granted to Northern Arizona University (NAU) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on the geomorphology, sedimentology, and mineralogy of temperate glacial landforms, specifically eskers sourced from mafic bedrock on Mars. The award, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a grant for research with a performance period ending on August 13, 2025. As a public research university that serves as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Native American-serving non-tribal institution, NAU has a long history of providing diverse research, education, and technical assistance services to various federal agencies, including NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Indian Health Service, the Department of Defense, and the National Park Service, through prime and subcontract awards. This contract aligns with NAU's expertise in planetary science, environmental sciences, and research collaborations with other universities, tribal colleges, and research institutions.

Description

This project addresses the geomorphology, sedimentology, and mineralogy of temperate glacial landforms, specifically eskers sourced from mafic bedrock. While glaciers throughout the history of mars are thought to have been predominantly cold-based

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0908?

80NSSC21K0908 was awarded to Northern Arizona University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 14, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K0908 worth?

The government has obligated $467,551 on 80NSSC21K0908. Its current value, with exercised options, is $485,925.

Was contract 80NSSC21K0908 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0908 was full and open competition.

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