21-EW21-0033 planetesimal formation, evolution, and impacts
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0250
- Awardee
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Southwest Research Institute UEI PB11V1KH3KV4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $548,714
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $548,714.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% 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 Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $365,716 | |
| Original award | $182,998 |
About this award
The U.S. government awarded a $548,714 research grant to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) under contract 21-EW21-0033 for scientific investigation into planetesimal formation, evolution, and impacts. The award, issued on January 1, 2023, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, represents fundamental research support through a civilian federal agency. SwRI, a prominent nonprofit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, will conduct this work at its San Antonio facility. This grant carries no set-aside designation, allowing SwRI to compete on a full and open basis. The contract type reflects the typical structure of NASA Science Mission Directorate grants, which frequently support planetary science research initiatives aimed at expanding scientific knowledge of solar system bodies and their formation mechanisms.
SwRI brings substantial expertise to this research initiative, leveraging its multidisciplinary capabilities in planetary science and advanced scientific research. The institute has a strong track record of securing grants from NASA supporting diverse planetary exploration and space science projects, including investigations into Mars geology, solar dynamics, and planetary habitability. With over 2,700 staff members and established capabilities across aerospace, defense, energy, and scientific domains, SwRI is well-positioned to conduct sophisticated research on planetesimal processes. This grant contributes to the broader scientific understanding of planetary system formation and early solar system evolution, areas central to advancing human knowledge of planetary science.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0250?
80NSSC23K0250 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0250 worth?
The government has obligated $548,714 on 80NSSC23K0250.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0250 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0250 was full and open competition.
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