20-APRA20-0077 - UHE-neutrino searches with air-shower imaging from euso-SPB2
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0426
- Awardee
-
Georgia TECH Research Corp UEI EMW9FC8J3HN4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,288,005
Award facts
- Contract value 78% obligated
- $1,645,363.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% 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 | |
| Funding Only Action | $262,304 | |
| Funding Only Action | $85,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $477,960 | |
| Funding Only Action | $262,741 | |
| Original award | $200,000 |
About this award
Georgia TECH Research Corp, the research arm of Georgia Institute of Technology, received a $1.65M grant award (20-APRA20-0077) on January 10, 2022, to conduct ultra-high-energy neutrino searches using air-shower imaging from the EUSO-SPB2 (Extreme Universe Space Observatory on a Super-Pressure Balloon 2) mission. This civilian research effort, funded through a Shared Services Center, is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026, with performance conducted at Georgia Tech's Atlanta, GA campus. The award was made without set-aside designation, indicating open competition among eligible research institutions.
The contract supports fundamental physics research aimed at detecting and characterizing ultra-high-energy cosmic particles through advanced air-shower imaging techniques deployed on a high-altitude balloon platform. This work aligns with Georgia TECH Research Corp's demonstrated expertise in delivering sophisticated research and development services across scientific and technological domains for federal agencies including NASA, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation, where the organization has established a strong track record in emerging scientific disciplines and advanced instrumentation development.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0426?
80NSSC22K0426 was awarded to Georgia TECH Research Corp by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 10, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0426 worth?
The government has obligated $1,288,005 on 80NSSC22K0426. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,645,363.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0426 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0426 was full and open competition.
On GovTribe
See this award's full record
- Every transaction and funding action
- The awardee's other awards and teaming partners
- Similar awards and recompete opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this award