21-HGIO21_2-0052 on the origin of energetically-dominant sunward-propagating alfven waves in the solar wind
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0776
- Awardee
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Florida Institute Of Technology Inc. UEI WNN6VH618X58
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $511,580
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $511,580.00 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
- Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $186,178 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $195,146 | |
| Original award | $130,256 |
About this award
The National Science Foundation awarded a $511.6K research grant to Florida Institute of Technology Inc. for a three-year project titled "On the Origin of Energetically-Dominant Sunward-Propagating Alfven Waves in the Solar Wind," with performance based in Melbourne, Florida and completion targeted for July 2026. This grant supports fundamental space science research investigating the generation and characteristics of Alfven waves—electromagnetic disturbances propagating through the solar wind—which are critical to understanding solar wind dynamics and space weather phenomena. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, which was granted through standard competitive procedures.
Florida Institute of Technology, a private non-profit research university, has established itself as a significant federal research performer across multiple scientific and technical domains, with particular strength in space sciences and engineering. The institution routinely conducts research for premier federal agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense. This solar wind research grant aligns with Florida TECH's demonstrated expertise in space and planetary sciences and reflects the institution's role as a key academic partner in advancing the federal government's investment in foundational space physics research.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0776?
80NSSC23K0776 was awarded to Florida Institute Of Technology Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 19, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0776 worth?
The government has obligated $511,580 on 80NSSC23K0776.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0776 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0776 was full and open competition.
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