22-ADAP22-0102 supermassive black hole growth in the "lightweight" regime: new insights from the archival x-RAY and optical observations.
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0493
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $482,160
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $482,160.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $322,423 | |
| Original award | $159,737 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), operating as a division of the Smithsonian Institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was awarded a $482,160 research grant (22-ADAP22-0102) by a civilian federal agency on January 12, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of January 11, 2027. This non-set-aside grant supports research into supermassive black hole growth in the lightweight regime through archival X-ray and optical observations. SAO, a premier research institution specializing in astrophysics and space science, will leverage its substantial expertise in astronomical research and data analysis to advance understanding of black hole dynamics and evolution.
The grant represents continued federal investment in SAO's demonstrated capabilities across multiple space science disciplines. As a frequent recipient of competitively awarded research grants from NASA's Science Mission Directorate and the National Science Foundation, SAO brings extensive experience managing complex astrophysical research programs, including mission support, advanced database development, and spectral analysis work. This black hole growth study contributes to SAO's broader portfolio of X-ray astronomy research and aligns with federal priorities for expanding scientific knowledge about fundamental astrophysical phenomena through analysis of archival observational data.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0493?
80NSSC23K0493 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 12, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0493 worth?
The government has obligated $482,160 on 80NSSC23K0493.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0493 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0493 was full and open competition.
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