A key goal of exoplanet science is the characterization of terrestrial exoplanet atmospheres, for which the most compelling targets include the trappist-1 system.

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Contract number
80NSSC22K0235
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$677,488

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$677,488.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 97% 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
Riverside, CA 92521, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00004 · 21-XRP21-0074, experimental constraints for improving terrestrial exoplanet photochemical models (excite-PM) $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Funding Only Action P00002 · Experimental constraints for improving terrestrial exoplanet photochemical models excite PM $189,867
Funding Only Action P00001 $208,432
Original award $279,189

About this award

This is a $677,488 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Regents of the University of California at Riverside (UC Riverside) to support the "Experimental Constraints for Improving Terrestrial Exoplanet Photochemical Models (EXCITE-PM)" research project. The project aims to characterize the atmospheres of terrestrial exoplanets, with a focus on the TRAPPIST-1 system, which is a key goal of exoplanet science. This grant is not set aside for any specific designation. UC Riverside, a prominent public research university and Hispanic-serving institution, has extensive experience conducting scientific research and innovative projects for various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and NASA. The university's parent organization is the State of California Controllers Office, which has a history of securing federal contract awards and grants to support research, public health initiatives, and other governmental functions.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0235?

80NSSC22K0235 was awarded to The Regents Of The University Of California by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2022.

How much is contract 80NSSC22K0235 worth?

The government has obligated $677,488 on 80NSSC22K0235.

Was contract 80NSSC22K0235 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0235 was full and open competition.

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