21-EXO21-0055, experimental and numerical investigations of methane production rates by autotrophic methanogens in serpentinizing
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K1940
- Awardee
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Blue Marble Space UEI WVSCVLNFLWE7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $453,668
Award facts
- Contract value 99% obligated
- $459,811.61 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Clayton, DE, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $10,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $32,600 | |
| Funding Only Action | $66,168 | |
| Funding Only Action | $81,356 | |
| Funding Only Action | $31,584 | |
| Funding Only Action | $187,300 | |
| Original award | $44,660 |
About this award
Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, a Delaware-based nonprofit organization specializing in astrobiology and planetary science research, received a $459,811.61 grant award (21-EXO21-0055) from NASA's Shared Services Center on October 1, 2022, for experimental and numerical investigations of methane production rates by autotrophic methanogens in serpentinizing environments. The research will be conducted at the organization's Clayton, Delaware facility through September 30, 2026. This grant supports Blue Marble Space's ongoing mission to advance scientific understanding of potential biological processes relevant to the search for life in extreme environments, particularly in subsurface environments where serpentinization reactions occur.
The award carries no set-aside designation and represents the type of fundamental research that aligns with NASA's broader astrobiology and exobiology initiatives. Blue Marble Space has established itself as a reliable research partner for NASA, consistently delivering sophisticated scientific investigations across multiple disciplines including planetary habitability, atmospheric characterization, and the origins of life. The organization typically collaborates with academic institutions and other research partners to execute interdisciplinary projects, leveraging expertise from universities and specialized research organizations to achieve complex scientific objectives within the agency's research portfolios.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1940?
80NSSC22K1940 was awarded to Blue Marble Space by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K1940 worth?
The government has obligated $453,668 on 80NSSC22K1940. Its current value, with exercised options, is $459,812.
Was contract 80NSSC22K1940 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1940 was full and open competition.
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