The recently established NASA artemis mission reflects the growing interest of sending humans to colonize the moon and mars, and to explore more of our solar system.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1299
- Awardee
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William Marsh Rice University UEI K51LECU1G8N3
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $278,000
Award facts
- Contract value 85% obligated
- $328,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- 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
- Houston, TX 77005, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $20,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $24,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $74,000 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $80,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $80,000 |
About this award
NASA awarded William Marsh Rice University (also known as Rice University) a $328,000 research grant on August 30, 2021, to support the agency's Artemis mission objectives. The grant, which will be performed in Houston, Texas, is set to conclude by March 26, 2026. This award reflects NASA's investment in the university's research capabilities as the agency pursues its strategic goals of establishing human presence on the Moon and Mars while advancing broader solar system exploration. Rice University's Office of Sponsored Projects Division will manage the research activities under this federal grant.
Rice University is well-positioned to execute this work given its established track record as a premier private research institution with comprehensive capabilities spanning quantum computing, space science, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, materials science, and biomedical engineering. The university has an extensive federal grant portfolio that includes multiple awards from NASA, the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy, demonstrating its expertise in conducting cutting-edge research across scientific and engineering disciplines. Additionally, Rice University maintains a Basic Ordering Agreement with the U.S. Special Operations Command structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract through May 2034, further validating its capacity to deliver sophisticated research and development solutions to federal agencies. This NASA grant represents no set-aside designation and capitalizes on the university's interdisciplinary expertise to advance human space exploration objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1299?
80NSSC21K1299 was awarded to William Marsh Rice University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 30, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1299 worth?
The government has obligated $278,000 on 80NSSC21K1299. Its current value, with exercised options, is $328,000.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1299 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1299 was full and open competition.
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