Our proposed effort is designed to understand the physical properties of the primitive, hydrous, c-group near-earth objects (NEO) through mechanical upscaling measurements of clay-rich carbonaceous…

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Contract number
80NSSC22K0238
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$745,627

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$745,627.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 96% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $242,793
Funding Only Action P00001 · Mechanical measurements of carbonaceous chondrite falls: implications for planetary defense $241,205
Original award $261,629

About this award

Arizona State University (ASU) was awarded a $745,627 research grant by a civilian federal agency with an ultimate completion date of January 16, 2027. The grant, which commenced on January 17, 2022, supports scientific research aimed at understanding the physical properties of primitive, hydrous, C-group near-Earth objects (NEOs) through mechanical upscaling measurements of clay-rich carbonaceous chondrite meteorites. This work contributes to planetary science and asteroid characterization efforts, with research activities performed at ASU's Tempe, Arizona campus. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating open competition among all eligible entities.

The award was issued to ASU's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (Orspa) unit, which serves as a child entity under the parent Arizona State University organization. As a prominent Hispanic-serving research institution, ASU brings substantial expertise in space science and materials research to this effort. The university has demonstrated extensive capabilities in executing complex federal research projects across multiple scientific domains, supported by significant institutional infrastructure and faculty expertise in planetary science and materials characterization.

Description

Our proposed effort is designed to understand the physical properties of the primitive, hydrous, c-group near-earth objects (NEO) through mechanical upscaling measurements of clay-rich carbonaceous chondrite (CC) meteorites.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0238?

80NSSC22K0238 was awarded to Arizona State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 17, 2022.

How much is contract 80NSSC22K0238 worth?

The government has obligated $745,627 on 80NSSC22K0238.

Was contract 80NSSC22K0238 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0238 was full and open competition.

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