Ancient lake basins on mars have long been studied for their ability to record past environmental conditions, as well as their astrobiological potential. The majority of paleolakes on mars are…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1428
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Austin UEI V6AFQPN18437 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $105,322
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $105,322.08 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
- Austin, TX 78712, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$1 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $38,182 | |
| Funding Only Action | $35,607 | |
| Original award | $31,534 |
About this award
This federal contract award, valued at $105,322.08, was granted by the Shared Services Center to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) to support research on ancient lake basins on Mars and their potential for recording past environmental conditions and astrobiological potential. The award is structured as a grant for research, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2024. UT Austin, a prominent public research university, is the prime contractor for this award. The University of Texas System, the parent organization of UT Austin, has a history of executing federal contracts and grants across a wide range of scientific and technical domains, including aerospace engineering, materials science, sensor technology, and biomedical research. This award does not have a set-aside designation, indicating UT Austin's broad capabilities to compete for federal research opportunities.
Description
Ancient lake basins on mars have long been studied for their ability to record past environmental conditions, as well as their astrobiological potential. The majority of paleolakes on mars are contained within impact craters, which originally form with a crater rim that sits elevated above the background terrain.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1428?
80NSSC21K1428 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1428 worth?
The government has obligated $105,322 on 80NSSC21K1428.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1428 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1428 was full and open competition.
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