21-SSW21-0046 an experimental investigation of space weathering processes on the surface of mercury
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0560
- Awardee
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Purdue University UEI YRXVL4JYCEF5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,278,282
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,278,282.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 93% 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
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $424,996 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $412,869 | |
| Original award | $440,417 |
About this award
Purdue University received a $1.28 million grant award (21-SSW21-0046) from a civilian federal agency through the Shared Services Center to conduct an experimental investigation of space weathering processes on the surface of Mercury. The research initiative will be performed at Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana campus with a completion date of January 31, 2027. This award was issued without set-aside designation, reflecting a competitive procurement process. The research addresses fundamental questions about how planetary surfaces experience weathering in the harsh space environment near the sun, contributing to broader scientific understanding relevant to NASA's planetary science missions and exploration objectives.
Purdue University is a major land-grant research institution with an extensive federal grant portfolio spanning civilian and defense agencies, including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. The university's demonstrated expertise in aerospace, materials science, quantum computing, and advanced research infrastructure positions it as a capable prime contractor for complex federal research initiatives. This Mercury space weathering investigation aligns with Purdue's established track record in space exploration and planetary science research, complementing the university's prior awards including a $4.2 million grant for evaluating early Mars environment features and various other space-related research initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0560?
80NSSC23K0560 was awarded to Purdue University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0560 worth?
The government has obligated $1,278,282 on 80NSSC23K0560.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0560 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0560 was full and open competition.
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