21-PDART21-0048, improving thermal model capability for the planetary science community
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0023
- Awardee
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Northern Arizona University UEI MXHAS3AKPRN1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $500,368
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $500,368.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 98% 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
- Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $201,157 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,009 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $101,104 | |
| Original award | $98,098 |
About this award
Northern Arizona University received a $500,368 grant award (21-PDART21-0048) from NASA to improve thermal model capability for the planetary science community. The award, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2026, supports research activities to be conducted at NAU's Flagstaff, Arizona campus. This grant falls under NASA's Planetary Science Division Research and Analysis (PDART) program, which funds investigations that enhance the scientific return from planetary missions and advance the discipline's analytical capabilities. The contract was awarded without any set-aside designation, reflecting competitive selection based on NAU's technical merit and research capabilities.
NAU's work under this award will contribute to advancing planetary science research tools and methodologies available to the broader scientific community. As a public research university with an established track record of delivering sophisticated scientific research across multiple domains including planetary science, climate studies, and environmental monitoring, NAU is well-positioned to develop improved thermal modeling approaches. This research aligns with the university's extensive portfolio of NASA-funded projects and its collaborative role in advancing scientific knowledge through federal research initiatives. The grant supports NAU's mission to provide technical expertise and research services while contributing to the advancement of planetary exploration capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0023?
80NSSC23K0023 was awarded to Northern Arizona University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0023 worth?
The government has obligated $500,368 on 80NSSC23K0023.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0023 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0023 was full and open competition.
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