Following the 2015 paris agreement, countries worldwide are actively taking measures to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases (ghgs) emissions, which fundamentally altered the…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1058
- Awardee
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Cornell University UEI G56PUALJ3KT5 Part of Cornell University
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $690,099
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $690,099.00 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
- Ithaca, NY, 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 | $242,549 | |
| Funding Only Action | $235,016 | |
| Original award | $212,534 |
About this award
Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $690,099 grant award from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on May 19, 2021, to support research related to carbon monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) in the context of climate change mitigation. Following the 2015 Paris Agreement, nations worldwide have fundamentally altered their approaches to tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions reductions, necessitating advanced research capabilities in this critical area. The contract is structured as a grant for research with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2026, and will be performed at Cornell's Ithaca, New York campus. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Cornell's broad competitive capabilities as a leading research institution.
As a comprehensive research university with extensive federal research experience across multiple scientific domains, Cornell University is well-positioned to advance carbon monitoring and verification methodologies that support national and international climate commitments. The university's Office of Sponsored Programs manages numerous federal grants and contracts from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and NASA, demonstrating expertise in climate science, environmental monitoring, and advanced research methodologies. This research effort contributes to the broader federal commitment to addressing climate change through enhanced measurement and verification systems necessary for meeting emissions reduction targets established under international climate agreements.
Description
Following the 2015 paris agreement, countries worldwide are actively taking measures to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases (ghgs) emissions, which fundamentally altered the traditional practices for carbon monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1058?
80NSSC21K1058 was awarded to Cornell University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 19, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1058 worth?
The government has obligated $690,099 on 80NSSC21K1058.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1058 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1058 was full and open competition.
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