The terahertz (THZ), or far-IR, region of the spectrum offers insight into key processes and species that are inaccessible in other windows. The herschel archive, along with new results from sofia and…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1467
- Awardee
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California Institute Of Technology UEI U2JMKHNS5TG4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $405,252
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $405,252.00 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
- Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $113,471 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,382 | |
| Funding Only Action | $96,859 | |
| Original award | $94,540 |
About this award
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) was awarded a $405,252 grant by a civilian federal agency for research titled "Ultrafast Terahertz Time Domain and Frequency Comb Spectroscopy of Astrophysical Ice Analogs" (Award 20-APRA20-0146). The project, which commenced on October 1, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026, focuses on advancing spectroscopic analysis of terahertz and far-infrared radiation regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. This research area offers critical insights into astrophysical processes and molecular species that are inaccessible through other observational windows, leveraging archival data from major space observatories including Herschel, SOFIA, and ALMA. The contract contains no set-aside designation, reflecting Caltech's competitive positioning as a prime research institution.
The research grant supports fundamental astrophysics inquiry at Caltech's Pasadena, California facility, with performance centered on developing and applying advanced spectroscopic techniques to study ice analogs relevant to astrophysical environments. As a private research university with extensive experience in federal research partnerships, Caltech brings significant capabilities in high-level scientific investigation and instrumentation development to this effort. The project aligns with broader federal investment in space science and astrophysical research, contributing to the scientific knowledge base that informs space exploration and fundamental physics understanding.
Description
The terahertz (THZ), or far-IR, region of the spectrum offers insight into key processes and species that are inaccessible in other windows. The herschel archive, along with new results from sofia and alma, provides a wealth of observations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1467?
80NSSC21K1467 was awarded to California Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1467 worth?
The government has obligated $405,252 on 80NSSC21K1467.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1467 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1467 was full and open competition.
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