X-RAY optics are an essential component of nearly all future x-RAY astronomy missions. Their mass and cost are the most important factors
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0729
- 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
- $1,171,584
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,171,584.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 | $287,645 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $389,085 | |
| Original award | $394,854 |
About this award
This federal contract award, with ID 80NSSC22K0729, was granted to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division. The $1,171,584.00 grant is for research on X-ray optics, a critical component for future X-ray astronomy missions. The contract, which has no set-aside designation, is a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Smithsonian Institution frequently collaborates with universities and other institutions as a prime contractor and subcontractor, delivering specialized aerospace systems and ground-based observational equipment to support various NASA and National Science Foundation (NSF) projects. This award aligns with SAO's expertise in areas such as astrophysics, solar physics, exoplanets, and heliophysics, further expanding their research and development efforts for space exploration and scientific instrumentation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0729?
80NSSC22K0729 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 28, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0729 worth?
The government has obligated $1,171,584 on 80NSSC22K0729.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0729 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0729 was full and open competition.
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