21-MDAP21_2-0032 expanding the catalogue of trace elements in gale crater rocks and soils to enhance interpretations of geochemical processes on mars
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0361
- Awardee
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The Washington University UEI L6NFUM28LQM5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $66,581
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $66,581.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- University City, MO 63130, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,088 | |
| Funding Only Action | $25,776 | |
| Funding Only Action | $11,788 | |
| Original award | $3,929 |
About this award
The Washington University in St. Louis was awarded a $66,581 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on December 13, 2022, to expand the catalogue of trace elements in Gale Crater rocks and soils to enhance interpretations of geochemical processes on Mars. This grant, classified as non-competitive with no small business set-aside, will be executed by the university's Office of Sponsored Research Services and is scheduled for completion by June 1, 2026. The project leverages NASA science initiatives focused on Mars exploration and planetary geology, utilizing advanced analytical methods to identify and measure trace elemental compositions that will improve understanding of Mars's geological and chemical evolution.
Washington University, a leading private research institution with extensive experience executing federal research contracts and grants since its registration in SAM.gov in 2001, is well-positioned to conduct this specialized geochemical analysis. The university's research capabilities span multiple scientific disciplines and include established relationships with various federal agencies including NASA, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation. This award demonstrates the institution's continued role in supporting critical space exploration science that contributes to NASA's Mars sample analysis and planetary science missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0361?
80NSSC23K0361 was awarded to The Washington University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 13, 2022.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0361 worth?
The government has obligated $66,581 on 80NSSC23K0361.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0361 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0361 was full and open competition.
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