Several moons of the outer solar system are thought to possess subsurface liquid water oceans, making them prime targets for studies of habitability. However, many moons have yet to be sufficiently…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0403
- Awardee
-
Southwest Research Institute UEI PB11V1KH3KV4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $551,235
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $551,235.00 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
- San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $148,306 | |
| Funding Only Action | $207,231 | |
| Original award | $195,698 |
About this award
This is a $551,235 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), a nonprofit research organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The grant is for research related to studying the subsurface liquid water oceans believed to exist on several moons in the outer solar system, which are considered prime targets for assessing planetary habitability. The grant does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was a full and open competition. SwRI is a prominent federal contractor with a diverse portfolio of work across defense and civilian agencies, including prior awards from NASA for space science initiatives. The grant supports SwRI's expertise in planetary science research and its history of collaborating with universities and other institutions on NASA-funded projects.
Description
Several moons of the outer solar system are thought to possess subsurface liquid water oceans, making them prime targets for studies of habitability. However, many moons have yet to be sufficiently explored with spacecraft
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0403?
80NSSC22K0403 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0403 worth?
The government has obligated $551,235 on 80NSSC22K0403.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0403 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0403 was full and open competition.
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