Taurus: a balloon-borne polarimeter for cosmic reionization and galactic dust
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1957
- Awardee
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The Trustees Of Princeton University UEI NJ1YPQXQG7U5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $3,735,643
Award facts
- Contract value 61% obligated
- $6,109,374.00 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
- Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,376,620 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,165,224 | |
| Original award | $1,193,799 |
About this award
The Trustees of Princeton University was awarded a $6.1M grant on August 26, 2021, to develop TAURUS, a balloon-borne polarimeter designed to study cosmic reionization and galactic dust. The research will be conducted at Princeton's campus in Princeton, New Jersey, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2026. This civilian research grant carries no set-aside designation and reflects Princeton's competitive status as a premier research institution capable of executing complex scientific initiatives across multiple federal agencies.
TAURUS represents a significant investment in fundamental astrophysics research, leveraging Princeton University's extensive expertise in observational cosmology and advanced instrumentation. As a leading recipient of federal research funding from agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health, Princeton brings substantial institutional capacity to develop innovative scientific instruments that advance understanding of the early universe and interstellar medium. The balloon-borne platform approach allows for high-altitude observations while maintaining cost-effectiveness compared to space-based alternatives, supporting NASA's broader strategy of utilizing diverse observational platforms to address critical questions in cosmology and astrophysics.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1957?
80NSSC21K1957 was awarded to The Trustees Of Princeton University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 26, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1957 worth?
The government has obligated $3,735,643 on 80NSSC21K1957. Its current value, with exercised options, is $6,109,374.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1957 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1957 was full and open competition.
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