Scientific objectives PIT craters are a ubiquitous surface feature on many asteroids visited by spacecraft. PIT craters present as linear chains of similarly sized, often overlapping craters, and…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1014
- Awardee
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Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7 Part of Planetary Science Institute
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $348,434
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $348,434.00 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
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $123,432 | |
| Funding Only Action | $117,514 | |
| Original award | $107,488 |
About this award
This federal contract award, valued at $348,434.00, was granted to the Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization based in Tucson, Arizona. The contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center, is for scientific research related to pit craters, a common surface feature on asteroids.
The contract does not utilize any set-aside designations, indicating that PSI was selected based on its technical merit and capabilities. PSI has an extensive history of providing research services to federal agencies, particularly NASA, through a diverse portfolio of contract and grant awards. The institute specializes in areas such as data analysis, modeling, software development, and mission support for planetary science, space physics, and astronomy research.
This award is not associated with a larger contract vehicle, and the work is being performed as a standalone grant for research. The contract has an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2026.
Description
Scientific objectives PIT craters are a ubiquitous surface feature on many asteroids visited by spacecraft. PIT craters present as linear chains of similarly sized, often overlapping craters, and are frequently associated with visible ridges or
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1014?
80NSSC21K1014 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1014 worth?
The government has obligated $348,434 on 80NSSC21K1014.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1014 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1014 was full and open competition.
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