The national aeronautics and space administration (NASA) has been an enduring partner of the smithsonian s national air and space museum, from the museum s ribbon cutting ceremony in 1976…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1203
- Awardee
-
Smithsonian Institution UEI KQ1KJG78NNS9 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $10,000,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $10,000,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20560, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,062,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $812,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $125,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $937,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,062,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,625,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $375,000 | |
| Original award | $2,000,000 |
About this award
NASA awarded a $10 million grant to the Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Office of Sponsored Projects, to support research and educational initiatives aligned with the agency's scientific mission. The award, effective from July 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, carries no set-aside designation and reflects the longstanding partnership between NASA and the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, which has collaborated with the agency since the museum's 1976 opening. The grant will be performed in Washington, DC, and leverages the Smithsonian's extensive capabilities in planetary science, research, conservation, and educational programming to advance NASA's objectives.
This grant award exemplifies the Smithsonian Institution's role as a premier federal research and education organization capable of delivering specialized scientific services across multiple disciplines. The funding will support projects consistent with the Smithsonian's demonstrated portfolio of NASA-related work, including planetary science research on Mars geology and space exploration initiatives, as well as educational programs that engage diverse audiences. The award structure as a research grant, rather than a traditional contract, underscores the collaborative nature of the partnership and the Smithsonian's status as a trusted non-profit research entity within the federal ecosystem.
Description
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1203?
80NSSC21K1203 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1203 worth?
The government has obligated $10,000,000 on 80NSSC21K1203.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1203 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1203 was not competed.
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