The processes that drive planet formation and evolution strongly affect our understanding of our place in the universe, yet the way in which planetary systems are assembled remains an open question.…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0530
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $492,467
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $492,467.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $240,672 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $137,719 | |
| Original award | $114,076 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was awarded a $492,467 research grant on January 21, 2022, for "Planet Formation Revealed by a Uniform Analysis of All Giant Planets" (contract 21-XRP21-0135). The grant, which is scheduled for completion by January 20, 2027, supports fundamental scientific research into planetary system assembly and formation processes. This civilian agency award carries no set-aside designation and reflects SAO's strong competitive positioning as a premier provider of space science and astrophysical research capabilities to federal agencies. The research directly advances understanding of how planetary systems form and evolve, contributing to broader scientific knowledge about our place in the universe.
SAO has established itself as a critical research partner for federal investment through its extensive expertise in astrophysics, planetary science, and advanced data system development. The organization's federal grant portfolio demonstrates consistent success in competing for competitive awards from NASA's Science Mission Directorate and the National Science Foundation across multiple scientific disciplines. This award represents part of SAO's broader research mission, which includes notable contributions such as management of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Follow-Up Observing Program and development of the Astrophysics Data System digital library. The institute frequently collaborates with academic institutions and leverages its capabilities in sophisticated instrumentation and observational analysis to advance cutting-edge scientific discovery in planetary science and related astrophysical domains.
Description
The processes that drive planet formation and evolution strongly affect our understanding of our place in the universe, yet the way in which planetary systems are assembled remains an open question. We know from observation that the outcomes of plane
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0530?
80NSSC22K0530 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 21, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0530 worth?
The government has obligated $492,467 on 80NSSC22K0530.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0530 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0530 was full and open competition.
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