The martian geologic record provides compelling evidence for an early climate that supported liquid water on or near the surface, yet
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0131
- Awardee
-
Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7 Part of Planetary Science Institute
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $394,465
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $394,465.00 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
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $114,688 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $140,333 | |
| Funding Only Action | $99,444 | |
| Original award | $40,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award is a grant for $394,465.00 to the Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization in Tucson, Arizona. The award is from a civilian federal agency, likely NASA's Shared Services Center, to support research related to the Martian geologic record and early climate.
PSI is a well-established federal contractor and grant recipient, providing a range of research services to NASA and the National Science Foundation, including data analysis, modeling, software development, and mission support for planetary exploration. This contract does not utilize a set-aside designation, indicating PSI's competitiveness in winning awards based on technical merit. The research funded by this grant aims to further scientific understanding of the potential for past liquid water on Mars, supporting NASA's goals in planetary science.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0131?
80NSSC22K0131 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0131 worth?
The government has obligated $394,465 on 80NSSC22K0131.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0131 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0131 was full and open competition.
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