Biomass burning aerosols may substantially impact regional weather and climate, but their radiative effects are currently poorly understood due to large uncertainties in both aerosol
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1344
- Awardee
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Carnegie-Mellon University UEI U3NKNFLNQ613
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $587,449
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $587,449.00 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
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $89,100 | |
| Funding Only Action | $113,399 | |
| Funding Only Action | $87,699 | |
| Funding Only Action | $107,187 | |
| Funding Only Action | $93,131 | |
| Original award | $96,933 |
About this award
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $587,449.00 grant to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to conduct research on the impacts of biomass burning aerosols on regional weather and climate. The grant, with a performance period ending on August 31, 2025, is intended to address the large uncertainties in understanding the radiative effects of these aerosols. CMU, a global research university known for its expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and materials science, will leverage its capabilities to advance scientific understanding and technological solutions in this field of national importance. The university has a history of successfully delivering research, development, and technical services to federal agencies through contract and grant awards, often in collaboration with commercial and academic partners.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1344?
80NSSC21K1344 was awarded to Carnegie-Mellon University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1344 worth?
The government has obligated $587,449 on 80NSSC21K1344.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1344 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1344 was full and open competition.
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