Among NASA S on-orbit fleet of satellites for earth science, unique in many ways is the deep space climate observatory (DSCOVR) that carries the earth polychromatic imaging camera (EPIC) to observe…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0503
- Awardee
-
The University Of Iowa UEI Z1H9VJS8NG16
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $445,165
Award facts
- Contract value 98% obligated
- $452,502.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 93% 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
- Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $93,707 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $89,543 | |
| Funding Only Action | $23,013 | |
| Funding Only Action | $93,388 | |
| Original award | $145,514 |
About this award
This research grant of $452,502 was awarded to The University of Iowa on March 9, 2022, for work supporting NASA's Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) mission and its Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) instrument. EPIC observes the entire sunlit face of Earth across multiple wavelengths from the ultraviolet through the infrared spectrum, providing critical data for Earth science research. The work is performance at the University of Iowa's location in Iowa City, Iowa, with an ultimate completion date of March 8, 2027. This grant was issued without set-aside designation and represents the type of research support the University of Iowa regularly provides to civilian federal agencies through its extensive portfolio of scientific and technical expertise.
As a prominent public research institution, the University of Iowa has demonstrated substantial capacity in supporting NASA's Earth science priorities and broader federal research missions. The institution maintains an active portfolio of federal grants and contracts spanning multiple scientific disciplines, including cardiovascular research, neurological studies, advanced manufacturing, and geologic mapping. This DSCOVR-related grant aligns with the university's established role as a major research partner for federal agencies, complementing its existing work with the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and other civilian agencies focused on advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation.
Description
Among NASA S on-orbit fleet of satellites for earth science, unique in many ways is the deep space climate observatory (DSCOVR) that carries the earth polychromatic imaging camera (EPIC) to observe the entire sunlit face of the earth from the UV to T
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0503?
80NSSC22K0503 was awarded to The University Of Iowa by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 9, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0503 worth?
The government has obligated $445,165 on 80NSSC22K0503. Its current value, with exercised options, is $452,502.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0503 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0503 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