Planet-disk interactions, exocomets, and seeds for life
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0288
- 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
- $419,353
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $419,353.00 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
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $140,688 | |
| Funding Only Action | $143,879 | |
| Funding Only Action | $67,393 | |
| Original award | $67,393 |
About this award
The University of Arizona, doing business as the Arizona Board of Regents, received a $419,353 research grant from a civilian federal agency to investigate planet-disk interactions, exocomets, and seeds for life. The grant was awarded on January 1, 2023, with work to be completed by December 31, 2026, and will be performed at the university's Tucson, Arizona campus. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive positioning in federal research procurement. The research initiative aligns with the University of Arizona's established capabilities in astrophysics and planetary science, domains in which the institution has successfully secured numerous grants from agencies including the National Science Foundation and NASA.
The grant supports advanced scientific research addressing fundamental questions at the intersection of planetary formation, extraterrestrial organic chemistry, and astrobiology. As a 1862 land grant institution and Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona brings substantial research infrastructure and expertise to this investigation. The university has demonstrated sustained success in securing federal research funding across diverse scientific disciplines, positioning it well to execute sophisticated research projects that advance understanding of exoplanetary systems and the potential for life-bearing materials in space.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0288?
80NSSC23K0288 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0288 worth?
The government has obligated $419,353 on 80NSSC23K0288.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0288 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0288 was full and open competition.
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