We propose to build an x-RAY coded aperture telescope (blackcat) designed for observations of.bright x-RAY sources in the 0.5-20 KEV band.
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1125
- Awardee
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The Pennsylvania State University UEI NPM2J7MSCF61
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $5,647,707
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $5,647,707.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 93% 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
- State College, PA 16802, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $569,040 | |
| Funding Only Action | $387,463 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $503,947 | |
| Funding Only Action | $884,715 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $993,071 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $949,598 | |
| Funding Only Action | $323,657 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $73,462 | |
| Original award | $662,754 |
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About this award
The Pennsylvania State University has been awarded a $5.65M grant from a civilian federal agency to design and develop the BLACKCAT (X-Ray Coded Aperture Telescope), a specialized instrument for observing bright X-ray sources in the 0.5-20 keV energy band. The research effort will be performed at Penn State's University Park, Pennsylvania campus with an ultimate completion date of March 18, 2027. This award represents a non-competitive selection based on technical merit, as indicated by the absence of any set-aside designation and the university's demonstrated expertise in advanced scientific instrumentation and research capabilities.
Penn State's selection for this research initiative reflects the university's established position as a premier federal research institution with substantial experience executing sophisticated scientific research programs. The university maintains an extensive federal contracting and grant portfolio exceeding $400M in active awards across defense and civilian agencies, including significant partnerships with the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and other agencies. The BLACKCAT project aligns with Penn State's core competencies in materials science, engineering, and cutting-edge instrumentation development, leveraging the university's Applied Research Laboratory and other research centers to deliver advanced scientific capabilities for federal research objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1125?
80NSSC21K1125 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 19, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1125 worth?
The government has obligated $5,647,707 on 80NSSC21K1125.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1125 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1125 was full and open competition.
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