22-YORPD22_2-0005, mind the GAP: geologic ablation for planetary defense
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0375
- Awardee
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The Johns Hopkins University UEI FTMTDMBR29C7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $974,127
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $974,127.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $253,955 | |
| Funding Only Action | $450,075 | |
| Original award | $270,097 |
About this award
The Johns Hopkins University received a $974,127 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center for a project titled "Mind the Gap: Geologic Ablation for Planetary Defense." This award, issued on January 1, 2023, represents an unrestricted competition without set-aside designations, reflecting the university's demonstrated technical expertise in advanced research. The project, scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026, will be conducted at Johns Hopkins' Baltimore, Maryland campus and focuses on geological approaches to planetary defense—a critical area of scientific inquiry related to mitigating potential threats from celestial objects.
The grant supports Johns Hopkins' continued contributions to federal research initiatives across diverse scientific domains. As a premier research institution with extensive experience in securing federal funding, Johns Hopkins has established itself as a trusted partner for complex, multidisciplinary research challenges. This award aligns with the university's broader portfolio of federal research grants spanning biomedical innovation, public health, engineering, and technological advancement. The project's focus on planetary defense research demonstrates the university's engagement with emerging scientific priorities and its capacity to address challenges requiring sophisticated analytical and geological expertise.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0375?
80NSSC23K0375 was awarded to The Johns Hopkins University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0375 worth?
The government has obligated $974,127 on 80NSSC23K0375.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0375 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0375 was full and open competition.
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