21-FERMI21-0011, the cosmic history of light
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K1579
- Awardee
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Clemson University UEI H2BMNX7DSKU8
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $296,073
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $296,073.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Clemson, SC 29634, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $66,073 | |
| Funding Only Action | $48,927 | |
| Funding Only Action | $66,073 | |
| Original award | $115,000 |
About this award
Clemson University, a leading public research institution located in Clemson, South Carolina, was awarded a $296,073 research grant (21-FERMI21-0011) titled "The Cosmic History of Light" on January 1, 2023. This civilian research grant, funded through a federal Shared Services Center, supports scientific inquiry into fundamental questions regarding the origins and evolution of light in the universe. The award carries an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026 and was made without a set-aside designation, reflecting open competition among eligible research institutions. As a parent contract, this award positions Clemson to serve as the prime contractor for the research initiative.
The grant leverages Clemson University's extensive research capabilities and infrastructure, which have been demonstrated through previous federal awards spanning multiple agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health. The university's Division of Research will execute this project, drawing on its established expertise in space exploration and advanced scientific research. This award contributes to the broader federal investment in fundamental scientific research that enhances understanding of cosmological phenomena and supports the nation's scientific and technological advancement objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1579?
80NSSC22K1579 was awarded to Clemson University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K1579 worth?
The government has obligated $296,073 on 80NSSC22K1579.
Was contract 80NSSC22K1579 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1579 was full and open competition.
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