The primary objective of spider is to subject models of the early universe to observational test by constraining the b-mode polarization of the CMB.

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC21K1986
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$2,795,471

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$2,795,471.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Funding Only Action P00003 $844,592
Funding Only Action P00002 · The second flight of spider: a CMB polarization survey to explore the early universe and galactic dust $918,954
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00001 · 20-APRA20-0137, the second flight of spider: a CMB polarization survey to explore the early universe and galactic dust $581,925
Original award $450,000

About this award

This is a $2,795,471.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Illinois, a renowned public land-grant research university, to conduct research on the primary objective of the SPIDER project, which is to subject models of the early universe to observational test by constraining the B-mode polarization of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). The award has an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2025. The University of Illinois, as the prime contractor, does not have any major subcontractors listed. This award is not associated with a set-aside designation. The University of Illinois has a strong track record of executing federal contracts and grants across various scientific and technological domains, collaborating with multiple government agencies on cutting-edge research.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1986?

80NSSC21K1986 was awarded to University Of Illinois by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 25, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K1986 worth?

The government has obligated $2,795,471 on 80NSSC21K1986.

Was contract 80NSSC21K1986 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1986 was full and open competition.

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