Widespread synthesis of complex organics, including nucleobases, amino acids, and sugars, occurred early in the history of the solar system, in the solar nebula.
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0188
- Awardee
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Georgia TECH Research Corp UEI EMW9FC8J3HN4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $771,277
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $771,277.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% 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
- Atlanta, GA 30332, 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 | $292,387 | |
| Original award | $478,890 |
About this award
Georgia TECH Research Corp, the research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology, was awarded a $771K grant on January 20, 2022, to support research into the widespread synthesis of complex organic compounds—including nucleobases, amino acids, and sugars—that occurred early in solar system history within the solar nebula. The award, funded by a civilian federal agency through its Shared Services Center, runs through January 19, 2027, and carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competitive selection. Work will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia.
This grant supports fundamental scientific discovery in prebiotic chemistry and planetary science, areas typically funded through civilian research agencies' basic science portfolios. As a non-profit research institution and state higher education entity, Georgia TECH Research Corp brings substantial expertise in advanced research and development across scientific and engineering domains, with an established track record of executing complex federal research initiatives for both defense and civilian agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Energy.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0188?
80NSSC22K0188 was awarded to Georgia TECH Research Corp by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 20, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0188 worth?
The government has obligated $771,277 on 80NSSC22K0188.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0188 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0188 was full and open competition.
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