Flare forecasting is made difficult by the relative rarity of the events that matter (m and x-class flares). This means that a single instrumental ERA only has dozens of x-class flares (~40) and…

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Contract number
80NSSC22K0271
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$499,870

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$499,870.00 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
San Antonio, TX 78238, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 · 21-SWR2O2R_2-0012, solar flare activity forecast that takes advantage of 40 years of magnetic observations and machine learning $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Funding Only Action P00001 · Solar flare activity forecast that takes advantage of 40 years of magnetic observations and machine learning $249,903
Original award $249,967

About this award

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) received a $499,870 research grant from a civilian federal agency (Shared Services Center) awarded January 1, 2022, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026. The grant supports development of a Solar Flare Activity Forecast system that leverages 40 years of magnetic field observations combined with machine learning algorithms to improve prediction of M-class and X-class solar flares. The project addresses a critical challenge in heliophysics research: the relative rarity of significant solar flare events limits historical datasets, with only approximately 40 X-class flares and 700 M-class flares recorded during the Solar Dynamics Observatory era. Work will be performed at SwRI's San Antonio, Texas location. No set-aside designation applies to this award.

This grant aligns with SwRI's extensive portfolio of heliophysics and space weather research funded through civilian agencies including NASA's Science Mission Directorate and the National Science Foundation. SwRI's demonstrated expertise in solar physics investigations, space weather phenomena analysis, and advanced instrument technology development positions the organization to advance solar forecasting capabilities with significant practical applications for space weather preparedness and satellite operations planning.

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Flare forecasting is made difficult by the relative rarity of the events that matter (m and x-class flares). This means that a single instrumental ERA only has dozens of x-class flares (~40) and hundreds of m-class flares (~700 for the SDO ERA).

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0271?

80NSSC22K0271 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2022.

How much is contract 80NSSC22K0271 worth?

The government has obligated $499,870 on 80NSSC22K0271.

Was contract 80NSSC22K0271 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0271 was full and open competition.

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