22-SMDSS22-0018, funding data analysis of jwst GTO observations by the stsci group
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K1294
- Awardee
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Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. UEI W1NBN156CYF9 Part of Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $998,897
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $998,897.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $331,057 | |
| Funding Only Action | $420,514 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$420,514 | |
| Funding Only Action | $420,514 | |
| Original award | $247,326 |
About this award
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), a division of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), was awarded a $998,897 research grant (Contract 22-SMDSS22-0018) by NASA's Shared Services Center on July 1, 2022, with a completion deadline of December 25, 2026. This non-set-aside grant supports data analysis work related to James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Guaranteed Time Observations (GTO) conducted by the STScI group. The work will be performed at STScI's location in Baltimore, Maryland. STScI, a non-profit research organization, operates major astronomical observatories on behalf of federal agencies and maintains extensive expertise in space-based astronomical research, advanced data analysis techniques, and scientific instrumentation development.
The contract funds critical analytical work on JWST observations, supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives in advancing space-based astronomical research. STScI's involvement in analyzing GTO data aligns with the institute's core mission of providing scientific and technical support for complex space telescope missions. This award reflects AURA's established track record of federal contract performance and its collaborative relationships with leading research institutions, positioning the organization to deliver sophisticated data analysis capabilities that advance astronomical knowledge and support NASA's broader exploration and scientific research initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1294?
80NSSC22K1294 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K1294 worth?
The government has obligated $998,897 on 80NSSC22K1294.
Was contract 80NSSC22K1294 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1294 was not competed.
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