The substantial threat of the outer space environment, namely radiation, and microgravity, to astronauts brain health, is considered as the single biggest obstacle humankind must resolve to travel…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1294
- Awardee
-
Utah State University UEI SPE2YDWHDYU4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $287,054
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $287,053.60 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
- Logan, UT 84322, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,679 | |
| Funding Only Action | $75,099 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $68,463 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $67,813 |
About this award
This is a $287,053.60 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, to Utah State University (USU) on August 2, 2021. The grant is for research to address the substantial threat of the outer space environment, namely radiation and microgravity, to astronauts' brain health, which is considered the single biggest obstacle for human space travel beyond Earth's orbit.
The grant has a period of performance through December 31, 2025. USU is a public research university and 1862 land-grant institution that frequently serves as a prime contractor for federal agencies, delivering specialized scientific, technical, and research services across multiple domains including environmental sciences, agricultural research, engineering, aerospace technologies, and health-related studies. The university has a broad federal contract and grant portfolio, including several significant indefinite delivery vehicles supporting advanced research and technical services for agencies such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Bureau of Land Management.
Description
The substantial threat of the outer space environment, namely radiation, and microgravity, to astronauts brain health, is considered as the single biggest obstacle humankind must resolve to travel beyond earth s orbit.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1294?
80NSSC21K1294 was awarded to Utah State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 2, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1294 worth?
The government has obligated $287,054 on 80NSSC21K1294.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1294 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1294 was full and open competition.
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