Characterization of low-hydrate MG and FE sulfates to support their detection on mars
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0032
- Awardee
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Seti Institute UEI WKAUE7NHR4L1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $502,997
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $502,997.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% 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
- Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $171,557 | |
| Funding Only Action | $168,939 | |
| Original award | $162,501 |
About this award
The SETI Institute, a Mountain View, California-based non-profit scientific research organization, received a $503,000 grant award from a federal Civilian agency effective November 1, 2022, to support characterization of low-hydrate magnesium and iron sulfates relevant to Mars detection efforts. This research grant, which carries an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026, was awarded without set-aside designation, reflecting selection based on scientific merit and technical expertise. The contract falls within the SETI Institute's broader portfolio of planetary science research conducted primarily in support of NASA initiatives, leveraging the organization's established capabilities in astrobiology, planetary science, and advanced analytical methodologies.
The characterization effort supports planetary exploration objectives by advancing scientific understanding of mineral compositions relevant to Mars reconnaissance and habitability assessment. This grant-funded research aligns with the SETI Institute's demonstrated track record of conducting fundamental scientific investigations in planetary science domains, including work on Mars geology, climate evolution, and the detection of chemical signatures indicative of past or present habitability. The project will be performed at the Institute's Mountain View headquarters, drawing upon the organization's expertise in scientific instrumentation development, computational analysis, and collaborative research methodologies that have historically supported NASA's Science Mission Directorate and broader space exploration initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0032?
80NSSC23K0032 was awarded to Seti Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0032 worth?
The government has obligated $502,997 on 80NSSC23K0032.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0032 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0032 was full and open competition.
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