Grant For Research 80NSSC23K0282
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0282
- Awardee
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University Of California Santa Cruz UEI VXUFPE4MCZH5 Part of State Of California Controllers Office
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $707,564
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $707,564.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $243,470 | |
| Funding Only Action | $235,744 | |
| Funding Only Action | $114,175 | |
| Original award | $114,175 |
About this award
The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) was awarded a $707,564 research grant on January 1, 2023, to develop a physical model of Lyman-alpha transits in photoevaporation and core-powered mass-loss models for exoplanets. The project, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026, addresses a critical gap in understanding atmospheric mass-loss processes that shape exoplanetary populations. Specifically, the research will create a physically motivated and self-consistent model to interpret Lyman-alpha transit spectroscopy observations, which provide direct quantitative tests of mass-loss mechanisms. This work will help distinguish between two competing theoretical models—photoevaporation (driven by high-energy radiation) and core-powered mass-loss (driven by thermal energy from formation)—thereby advancing understanding of exoplanet formation and evolution. The grant carries no set-aside designation and is funded through a civilian federal agency.
UCSC, a public research university and Hispanic-Serving Institution within the University of California system, is well-positioned to execute this astrophysical research given its extensive track record of federal research funding from agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. The work will be performed at UCSC's Santa Cruz, California campus, and represents the type of fundamental science research that aligns with the university's capabilities in computational modeling and advanced observational astronomy. While specific subcontractors are not identified in this award documentation, UCSC has previously collaborated with institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and Southwest Research Institute on complex research initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0282?
80NSSC23K0282 was awarded to University Of California Santa Cruz by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0282 worth?
The government has obligated $707,564 on 80NSSC23K0282.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0282 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0282 was full and open competition.
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