Seismometer to investigate interior asteroid structure
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0174
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9 Part of State Of Arizona
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $3,097,954
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $3,097,954.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 93% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 after exclusion of sources Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $722,230 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $1,098,699 | |
| Original award | $1,077,025 |
About this award
The University of Arizona, operating under the Arizona Board of Regents, was awarded a $3.1 million research grant by a civilian federal agency on February 1, 2023, for the development of a seismometer to investigate interior asteroid structure. The project, designated E014042 and MATISE22_2-0018, will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive standing in federal research procurement. The seismometer research aligns with broader federal initiatives in planetary science and space exploration, representing the type of specialized scientific instrumentation development that supports national priorities in understanding celestial bodies and advancing deep space exploration capabilities.
The University of Arizona's extensive track record in federal research partnerships demonstrates its capability to deliver this sophisticated scientific instrument development. As a prominent public research institution and land grant university, the university has secured substantial funding from major federal agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy for research spanning planetary science, engineering, and environmental studies. The university's established expertise in geosciences and advanced instrumentation research, combined with its successful history of managing complex research projects, positions it well to complete the seismometer development initiative within the defined performance period.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0174?
80NSSC23K0174 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0174 worth?
The government has obligated $3,097,954 on 80NSSC23K0174.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0174 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0174 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources.
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